2007-2008 Talent Search Calendar

2007

September

Information sent to schools. Applications distributed to qualified 7th grade students.

October 1

Paper application postmark deadline for December test dates.

October 17

Online registration deadline for December test dates.

November 19

Paper application postmark deadline for January or February test dates.

November 23

December SAT test-takers who have not received their admission ticket by this date should call SAT toll-free at (866) 756-7346.

November 30

December ACT test-takers who have not received their admission ticket by this date should call ACT at (319) 337-1270.

December 1

First SAT test date for talent search applicants.

December 5 Online registration deadline for January or February test dates.
December 8 First ACT test date for talent search applicants.
2008

January 18

January SAT test-takers who have not received their admission ticket by this date should call SAT toll free at (866) 756-7346.

January 26

Final SAT test date for talent search applicants.

February 1

February ACT test-takers who have not received their admission ticket by this date should call ACT at (319) 337-1270.

February 9

Final ACT test date for talent search applicants.

Late March

Students qualifying for summer programs sponsored by Duke TIP receive Summer Studies Bulletin of program opportunities.

April

Students meeting recognition criteria will receive individual invitations to ceremonies. Schools and districts will receive listings of students who participated in the Duke TIP Talent Search and their scores.

May

Results packets sent to each student completing SAT or ACT testing. Packet includes a Certificate of Merit, Results Summary, and Insights newsletter.

Note: Students who are part of the Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search will continue to receive the Insights newsletter twice a year through the end of 10th grade. Students will receive login and password information to access the Educational Opportunity Guide Online Web site during eighth grade year.