International Talent Search
To register Duke TIP International students must:
Register independently (at a local site) to take the SAT or ACT. Check with your school to obtain a registration packet or register online at:
- SAT - www.collegeboard.com
- ACT - www.actstudent.org
Students must be at least 13 years of age to apply online.
Upon receiving their official student score report (4-5 weeks after testing), students need to make a photocopy of the report and mail along with the International Talent Search application and a $45 USD check (drawn on a U.S. bank) made payable to Duke University.
Download the 7th Grade Talent Search Internits_applicationational Registration form > 
Mail completed application to:
International Talent Search
Duke TIP
Box 90780
Durham, NC 27708-0780
USA
Welcome International Students
The Talent Identification Program at Duke University (Duke TIP) encourages 7th and 8th grade students who live outside the United States to join the Duke TIP family to tap into our array of resources and valuable information about educational opportunities.
Duke TIP International Talent Search participants receive the benefits listed below.
Testing Experience
The knowledge and experience of taking an above-level test like the SAT or ACT is the primary benefit of the Talent Search. Students have the opportunity to build their test-taking skills and learn more about their academic abilities.
Certificate of Achievement
All participants will receive a Certificate of Achievement
Educational Resource Handbook
The Educational Resource Handbook contains sections for parents and students and provides:
- guidance for above-level test taking
- strategies for working with schools
- information about preparing for college
- academic resources
- educational options for gifted students
Educational Opportunity Guide
Access to The Educational Opportunity Guide, an online publication, that lists:
- state directors of gifted education
- state associations of the gifted
- academic competitions
- detailed information about programs for academically talented students
Insights
A subscription to Duke TIP's twice-yearly newsletter that contains articles of special interest for the academically talented. Sample Issue.
Results Summary
The score report sent to 7th Grade Talent Search participants from the appropriate testing organization (College Board or ACT) ) allows families to compare their child’s scores with all students who tested, including college-bound high school students (for the SAT and ACT). In order to get a more accurate picture of the level of achievement of 7th Grade Talent Search participants, Duke TIP compiles a Talent Search Results Summary. This report will be mailed to you and allows you to compare your child’s scores with other Talent Search participants. Click to access the 7th Grade Talent Search Results Summary online
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Scores on above-level tests can be used to help parents and schools evaluate a child’s current curriculum and develop an education plan that is commensurate with the child’s abilities. For more information on see the Interpreting SAT and ACT Scores page.
Information about Duke TIP educational opportunities
Duke Gifted Letter
A free e-newsletter, provides valuable information and resources to parents about the educational and developmental challenges and opportunities their gifted child face. Available at www.dukegiftedletter.com.
Thank you for your interest in our program.