The Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) identifies academically talented seventh-grade students based on standardized test scores. These students were invited to complete either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). These tests are the same college admissions exams administered to high school juniors and seniors. Seventh-grade students who score in the top 3% in the nation on the ACT or SAT receive National Grand Level Recognition and are invited to a ceremony at Duke University. This year, 67,389 seventh graders nationwide participated in TIP and 1,903 earned recognition as National Grand Level Honorees.

The SAT scores of the National Grand Level students met one of the following criteria:

• Scored at least 670 out of 800 in Mathematics
• Scored at least 650 out of 800 in Critical Reading
• Scored at least 650 out of 800 in Writing
• Scored at least 1,850 out of 2,400 in Mathematics, Critical Reading and Writing Combined

The ACT scores of the National Grand Level students met one of the following criteria:

• Scored at least 28 out of 36 in English
• Scored at least 28 out of 36 in Mathematics
• Scored at least 30 out of 36 in Reading
• Scored at least 26 out of 36 in Science

In Hillsborough District, there were 1,654 seventh-grade students who participated in the Duke Talent Identification Program and 10 students scored high enough on the SAT or ACT to receive National Grand Level recognition.

* Motivate students to become responsible learners, * Challenge and support all students with an appropriate curriculum

Funds of $400 for the recognition and plaques were provided through Pepsi funds.

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