Name:   Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP), (NC)
Topics
 
 
Summer Programs, Enrichment Programs, Distance Learning, Talent Development, Identification
URL
 
 
http://www.tip.duke.edu
Location
 
 
Durham, North Carolina eMail: tguidry@tip.duke.edu Phone: (919) 668-9100
Conferences
 
 
Summer & Weekend Programs
Publications
 
 
Duke Gifted Letter
Organizations
 
 
Talent Identification Program, Duke University
Description
 
 

The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) identifies gifted children in 4th, 5th and 7th grades and provides resources to nurture the development of these exceptionally bright youngsters. Giftedness is greatly misunderstood, and children with advanced intellectual and academic abilities continually perplex and challenge educators and parents. Duke TIP is committed to serving this unique group of students by providing services and programs beyond what is offered in the classroom. Through Duke TIP, a whole range of activities and programs are accessible to parents and teachers to meet the individual needs of gifted children.

Beginning at critical points in education, Duke TIP gives students a chance to learn more about their abilities. Through identification, recognition, information, advocacy, challenging educational programs, and research, Duke TIP offers a wide array of services to students, their parents, educators, and schools. Duke TIP enjoys a long history of supporting and extending local efforts to better understand, motivate, enrich, and academically challenge the brightest students in our nation.
Average Rating
 
 
Last Updated
 
 
1/2/2007
 
Comments

Contributed by: Parent  
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My child participated in the Duke TIP. She was selected to participate because of her ACT score as a 7th grader. We were then offered information from all over the country on summer programs geared toward her special talents and interests. It proved to be one of the best educational experiences she has had.
 
Contributed by: Student  
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I have been a member of TIP since this year. Before that, I was a member of MAP in 4th,5th, and 6th grade. Both programs provided me and my parents with information about the programs available to me, and information on the SAT I. The SAT was the best learning opportunity ever given to me. I am definitely going to take it every year from now on!
 
Contributed by: Student  
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I'm going to the Duke TIP program at Davidson College this summer - I'll be taking Foreign Policy. I've heard so many really great things about this three-week program. I was selected to be eligible because of my SAT score (I'm entering 8th grade, and have participated in MAP and TIP) which I took in January.
 
Contributed by: Davidson Young Scholar  
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I have just gone through the Algebra 2 course at Davidson College, and it was extremely thorough. The instructors are open to questions at any time, and so are the Teaching Assistants. In the free time, there are many fun activities to participate in, and they range from going to a nearby coffeeshop to playing sports.
 
Contributed by: Student  
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Duke TIP is one of the most amazing programs availible for gifted students. I am a rising senior in High School and a member of TIP. I have studied Marine Biology on the Coast of North Carolina, Biology at Clemson University, and Shakespeare at Appalachian State. All of my expreiences have left me a wealth of knowledge, and a circle of friends whom I converse with often. This summer I plan to travel to Costa Rica and study Tropical Medicine and EthnoBiology with Duke TIP. I would recommend this program to anyone who qualifies.
 
Contributed by: Parent  
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My daughter was selected for the TIP program in 4th and 5th grades due to her acedemic excellence. Unfortunately my daughter is no longer with us and being selected for this program was her greatest achievement. I am very grateful to this program for encouraging my little girl to be the best she could be in her short life.
 
Contributed by: Student  
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Duke was an amazing experience for me and has really helped to prepare me for college (I just finished my freshman year). I look back on my 3 years at TIP as literally the best experiences of my life.
 
Contributed by: Student  
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I cannot praise Duke TIP enough. I participated in the summer program last year at Davidson College, and the three weeks that I spent there were truly fantastic. Some people might call it a "nerd camp," but there were so many fascinating individuals there that were just normal kids. The program provided an excellent ground for social interaction, and I made a few friends to whom I am still close even a year later. The academic experience is very challenging and rigorous, but also exciting and extremely fun. I took foreign policy, and my instructor and teaching assistant were both excellent. I learned so much from the course, and I'm so glad to have taken it. I'm returning this year to the summer program held at Duke East Campus, where I will be taking a class on existentialism. One of my close friends from last year is also coming to Duke East for the same term; she is taking Strategic Entrepreneurial Leadership. The program is excellent. I am immensely happy to have participated last year, and I am thrilled to be a part of this years summer program as well.
 
Contributed by: Student  
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It was amazing! Everyone there is so accepting and supportive, and the classes are so informative and challenging. I had the time of my life!
 
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