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Duke TiP. 7 th Grade Talent Search 2013-2014. Eligibility. Be in seventh grade. Meet test requirements of: 2012 FCAT 2.0: 5 th grade: Reading > 256, Math > 256, Science > 419 2013 FCAT 2.0: 6 th grade: score at or above 95 th percentile OR

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Duke TiP

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  1. Duke TiP 7th Grade Talent Search 2013-2014

  2. Eligibility • Be in seventh grade. • Meet test requirements of: • 2012 FCAT 2.0: 5th grade: • Reading > 256, Math > 256, Science > 419 • 2013 FCAT 2.0: 6th grade: score at or above 95th percentile • OR • A standard score of 125 or above on an IQ test in the last two years.

  3. Why DukeTip? • The Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search helps educators and families determine how advanced their students’ academic abilities truly are. • Above-level testing at least two years above a student's current grade offers gifted students and their families a far better understanding of how the student compares to his or her gifted peers and what level of educational challenge is appropriate.

  4. Enrollment in DukeTip • Apply online: https://apply.tip.duke.edu/ OR • Apply with a paper application and send to: 2014 7th Grade Talent Search Duke University Box 90781 Durham, NC 27708-0781

  5. Mulrennan Orientation • On October 17th, Thursday, Mulrennan Math and Reading Tutors are holding a student orientation at 7:45am – 8:45am in room 409. Students need to be present at orientation to register for tutorials. • Mulrennan will then hold 12, one-hour tutoring sessions from October through December before school. Dates to come at orientation. • Students that attend orientation can participate online and in person at Mulrennan for tutoring. • Tutors are Mrs. Hernandez for Reading and Ms. Lee for Mathematics.

  6. Enrollment Deadlines Test Test Dates Paper App. Deadlines Online App. • SAT 12/7/13 10/1/13 10/21/13 • ACT 12/14/13 10/1/13 10/21/13 • SAT 1/25/14 11/4/13 12/5/13 • ACT 2/8/14 11/4/13 12/5/13

  7. Test Content ACT • 3 - 3.5 hours long • 4 sections- English, Mathematics, Reading, & Science • 36 possible points on each section SAT • 3 hours & 45 minutes long • 3 sections- • Critical Reading, Mathematics, & Writing (includes essay) • 800 possible points on each section

  8. School ID and Test Location Codes • Duke TIP School ID (section 6 of paper application): Mulrennan214321 – EA • Test Selection (section 8 of paper application): The available test centers in your area are listed at www.tip.duke.edu/7testcenters. Select only one test and one test date. Indicate your first and second choice of test center locations on this date.

  9. Codes for Testing Locations ACT on 12/14/13 or 2/8/14 • Durant HS (207190) • Plant City HS (209110) SAT on 12/7/13 or 1/25/14 • Durant HS (10561) • Plant City HS (10560)

  10. Fees • Enrollment fee is $74.00. • Students that receive free/reduced lunch can fill out a written free grant request form, or show written verification of free/reduced lunch and pay $25.00. • Fee covers the cost of the ACT or SAT & other talent search benefits through 11th grade year. • Go to www.tip.duke.edu/7ssd for more information on fees and enrollment info.

  11. Fee Grant Requests • Submit the fee grant request by one of the following methods: • Email: 7talentsearch@tip.duke.edu • Fax: (919) 668-9139 • Mail: Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search Fee Grant, 1121 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

  12. What to Bring to the Test Required Items • You must bring the following two required items or you will not be allowed into the test center: • Your SAT/ACT admission ticket, required for admittance to test. This includes your test center assignment and what time to arrive.  • Your talent search/SAT or ACT ID form, required for admittance to test. • The Talent Search ID form is not the same as an admission ticket and may not be used in place of your ticket. Recommended Items • Two sharpened number 2 pencils. • An approved calculator (review SAT/ACT's calculator policy). • A snack and drink for breaks to be stored out of sight in your backpack or paper bag.

  13. Spanish Assistance • www.tip.duke/7guide • For Spanish language assistance, contact Traci Guidry (512)473-8400 or email 7talentsearch@tip.duke.edu. • Brochures are available in Spanish.

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