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Welcome! ¡ Bienvenidos !. The Duke University Talent Identification Program --- 7 th Grade Talent Search. What is Duke TIP?. Non-profit identification and support services for the academically gifted Educational opportunities and resources

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  1. Welcome!¡Bienvenidos! The Duke University Talent Identification Program --- 7th Grade Talent Search

  2. What is Duke TIP? • Non-profit identification and support services for the academically gifted • Educational opportunities and resources • Since 1980, more than 2.5 million participants

  3. Together we serve. • Duke TIP • Academically Talented Student Working with students, educators, and their families we are here for you! • Parents • & • Families • Educators

  4. Talent Search Model • Talent Search Special Support Above-level Assessment • 4th–6th Grade • 7th Grade Motivation and Encouragement Network of Programs and Resources

  5. Talent Search -- where the TIP experience begins. Identification, academic challenge, and peer interactionthrough resources and programming

  6. Eligibility • Current 7th graders • 95th percentile or higher in at least one subtest area on a qualifying test • Check the website for acceptable tests and scores: www.tip.duke.edu/7enroll

  7. Benefits: Above-Level Testing • Invaluable insight into academic abilities • Preview the actual college admissions exam • Exciting challenge!

  8. Above-Level Testing: SAT vs. ACT • ACT • Measures academic achievement • 4 sections: Math, English, Reading, Science (Writing optional) • Composite score (36 max score) • SAT • Measures critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving • 3 sections: Math, Critical Reading, Writing (mandatory) • Scaled scores (800 max each section, 2400 score total) www.tip.duke.edu/7tests

  9. Benefits: Results Summary • A more comprehensive understanding of scores and performance relative to other 7th graders • Provides useful suggestions for educational planning

  10. Benefits: Helpful Resources • The Talent Search Experience andeInsights • Academic development and college planning through tenth grade • Educational guidance from TIP staff at any time

  11. Benefits: Helpful Resources • Digest of Gifted ResearchOnline newsletter providing conceptual, theoretical, and practical information • Educational Opportunity Guide Online directory showcasing schools, summer programs, and academic competitions in the U.S. and abroad

  12. Benefits: Recognition and Access • Ceremonies and celebration for outstanding scores; certificates of merit for all who took the challenge • Exceptional scores earn students invitations to Duke TIP’s renowned educational programs

  13. Benefits: My College Guide • Features select U.S. collegesand universities • Information about applying and getting in to college • Highlights different majors and careers to consider • Accessible to students in tenth and eleventh grades

  14. Benefits: Princeton Review through Duke TIP • LiveOnline ACT or SAT test prep courses • Prepare for the test with other TIPsters • Discounted price available exclusively to talent search participants • Accessible in grades ten through twelve

  15. Enrollment is Easy! • Online application www.tip.duke.edu/enroll • Or by mail • Test in December, January, or February • Fee is $74 (includes all benefits and test) www.tip.duke.edu/7enroll

  16. Financial Aid • Qualify for free or reduced lunch and fee is only $25 • More than $3 million awarded across all programs in 2013

  17. Educational Programs Outstanding learning opportunities for grades 7 and up

  18. Scholar Weekends • Weekend-long enrichment courses during the academic year for grades 8 -11 • Course examples: pharmacology, sports medicine, cinematography, robotics, Shakespeare, biotechnology, entrepreneurship • Sites • Duke University – Durham, NC • University of Georgia – Atlanta, GA • University of Houston – Houston, TX • University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS • University of South Carolina – Columbia, SC

  19. Distance Learning: eSeminars • Open to allparticipantsin grades 8 -12 • Seminar model with focus ondiscussion, collaboration, and exploration of ideas • Includes live video conferencing with TIP instructor • Seminars include Philosophy of Privacy, Cryptology, and Psychology’s Take on Reality TV • Five-week program offered in fall and spring

  20. Distance Learning: eStudies • Open to qualifyingstudents in grades 8 - 11 • Challenging academic coursework delivered in a teacher-moderated, internet-based classroom • Highly interactive: students connect with peers and instructor through live chats, discussion boards, blogs, and email • Courses include: Academic Writing, Genetics, Neuroscience, and Nanotechnology • Seven-week program offered in the summer

  21. Summer Studies Programs • Three-week summer residential programs for qualifying students in grades 7-10 • Campuses include • Duke University • Davidson College • Appalachian State University • University of Kansas • Duke Marine Lab • Texas A&M • Trinity University • University of Georgia • Austin College • Wake Forest University

  22. Summer Studies Program (continued) • Fast-paced, rigorous, and above-grade-level innovative curricula • Expert instructors with zeal for their subject area • Experiential learning methodology • Environment that promotes academic and social growth

  23. Field Studies • Two-week program for grades 9 - 12 • Domestic and international programs • Academic experience in unique settings, such as: • Creative Writing – Ghost Ranch, New Mexico • Law, Leadership, or Genetics – Duke University or New College of Florida • Tropical Medicine – Costa Rica

  24. Rosetta Stone® through Duke TIP • Discounted, one-year subscription to this renowned online language-learning program • Uses speech recognition technology and real-life simulated conversations • 25 available languages including Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, German, and more!

  25. Independent Learning • Self-paced, engaging studies anytime, anywhere for grades 4 - 12 • No qualifying criteria • Various formats: CD-ROM, workbook, and/or online • Students work with a local mentor • Participants and schools receive a discount!

  26. Partnerships • Scholarships and direct service programs for rising high school and college students • Academically talented youth from economically disadvantaged and diverse backgrounds • Financial resources, educational planning, and/or exposure to competitive professional environments

  27. www.tip.duke.edu If you have questions, please contact us at: 7talentsearch@tip.duke.edu We look forward to working with you. Thank you!

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