What is Duke TIP?
The Duke University Talent Identification Program is a nonprofit organization that supports academically talented students in grades four through twelve. We offer above-grade-level testing, enrichment resources, year-round learning options, residential summer programs, online courses, and original research.
Joining Duke TIP
Enrollment in Duke TIP's 2019–2020 Talent Search Program is now closed, as of April 30. Please stay tuned for news about enrolling your student in the 2020–2021 Talent Search Program soon!
Working for TIP
Duke TIP relies on a spectacular group of seasonal staff members to make our program experiences the best they can possibly be for our families. If you’re interested in joining (or re-joining!) that group or want to learn more about the passion behind the people that drive the mission forward, we hope you'll stay connected and subscribe to receive emails from our HR and Educational Programs teams.
Partnering with Schools
We work hand-in-hand with educators and school officials to expand the resources available for gifted students.
Activities for current TIP students
Testing, enrichment activities, ceremonies, and more—current TIP students have plenty of things going on throughout the year. Here's what's happening now.
ACT and SAT Scores
What do your scores mean? What can you do with them? What comes next? We can help.
PSAT 8/9 Scores
Students in the 4th–6th Grade Talent Search who took the PSAT 8/9 will receive their scores in the mail in mid- to late-April. The report will come from College Board, not Duke TIP, so be on the look-out for an envelope with their logo.
Rosetta Stone Foundations
We've partnered with Rosetta Stone to offer Rosetta Stone Foundations, a special version of the popular language immersion course designed for students in grades K–12 that features interactive activities that build language naturally. $99 for a one-year subscription, exclusively for members of a Duke TIP talent search.
Research & Resources
We offer a variety of resources to support academically talented students, their families, and educators, including original research. Find what you need.
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Advanced Learning Labs: at-home activities tailor-made for gifted kids
May 13, 2020Duke TIP recently teamed up with the NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to develop educational materials that gifted students can access right from home. We call them Advanced Learning Labs. They’re free, digital worksheets that contain activities tailor-made for gifted kids. Now we’re sharing them with all of our Duke TIP families so that […]
A Clinical Psychologist Talks about How To Talk about COVID-19
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Just the Facts
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Outreach Services for Schools
We provide support to those who work with academically talented and gifted students, including classroom teachers, counselors, gifted coordinators, and school administrators. These services are provided by TIP's Outreach Team, whose goal is to create awareness of the resources, opportunities, and recognition TIP provides to those who participate in our programs.