DUKE TIP
7 TH G R A D E T A L E N T S E A R C H
2014-2015
ELIGIBILITY
Be in seventh grade.
Meet test requirements of:
2013 FCAT 2.0: 5th grade:
Reading > 256, Math > 256, Science > 419
2014 FCAT 2.0: 6th grade: score at or above 95th
percentile
• Paper application: “HCPS Qualified” on line 14
(other) in Section 9. Do not bubble a %.
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• A standard score of 125 or above on an IQ test in
the last two years.
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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.
ENROLLMENT IN DUKETIP
• Apply online:
https://apply.tip.duke.edu/
OR
• Apply with a paper application and send to:
2015 7th Grade Talent Search
Duke University TIP
Box 90781
Durham, NC 27708-0781
MULRENNAN ORIENTATION
• On October 21st, Tuesday, Mulrennan Math and
Reading Tutors are holding a student orientation at
8:00am – 8:30am 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.
SAT ONLINE PRACTICE
• www.satonlinecourseschool.com
• Mulrennan’s code: mlr594
• Full access to 18 interactive lessons, 10 official fulllength SAT practice exams, hundreds of practice
questions, personalized score reports, automated
essay scoring, sample student essays, and detailed
answer explanations including why answers are
“right” or “wrong”.
• If your child is under the age of 13, please sign the
Official SAT Online Course Parental Consent Form
and Return it to Mrs. Welsh in Guidance or Mrs.
Hernandez, Reading Coach.
ENROLLMENT DEADLINES
Test
Test Dates
Paper App. Deadlines Online App.
• SAT
12/6/14
10/1/14
10/21/14
• ACT
12/13/14
10/1/14
10/21/14
• SAT
1/24/15
11/4/14
12/9/14
• ACT
2/7/15
11/4/14
12/9/14
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
SCHOOL ID AND TEST LOCATION
CODES
• Duke TIP School ID (section 6 of paper application):
Mulrennan 214321 – 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.
CODES FOR TESTING LOCATIONS
ACT on 12/13/14 or 2/7/15
• Durant HS (207190)
• Plant City HS (209110)
SAT on 12/6/14 or 1/24/15
• Durant HS (10561)
• Plant City HS (10560)
FEES
• Enrollment fee is $75.00.
• 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
$30.00.
• 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.
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,
300 Fuller Street, Durham, NC 27701
SAT REMINDERS
What students should bring:
• Admission Ticket
• Duke Talent Search Identification Form
• School ID
• Two sharpened #2 pencils
• A good eraser
• Approved calculator on website (graphic and
scientific calculator recommended)
• Snacks for outside of testing room.
SPANISH ASSISTANCE
• www.tip.duke/7guide
• For Spanish language assistance, contact Traci
Guidry (512)473-8400 or email tguidry@tip.duke.edu
• Brochures are available in Spanish.
BY PARTICIPATING IN DUKETIP
Students receive:
• Educational Resource Handbook
• Educational Opportunity Guide & College Guide
• Merit Packet
• Recognition at Mulrennan’s 7th grade End of Year
Banquet
• Invitation to Hillsborough County Scholars Summer
Academy
• SAT scores at the State level will receive an invitation to
Duke’s recognition ceremonies in FL or Duke University to
receive an award. Students can also qualify for TIP’s
Summer Studies Programs based on scores.