Local Student Honored for Exceptional Academic Success
[DATE]
For Immediate Release
DURHAM, NC— [STUDENT NAME], a [GRADE]-grade student from [SCHOOL NAME] in [CITY], is among the students being honored by the Duke University Talent Identification Program(Duke TIP) for their exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT. [SHE/HE] will be recognized at the Grand RecognitionCeremony, to be held on May 21 at Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Duke TIP’s7th Grade Talent Search identifies students across the United States who have scored at or above the 95th percentile on a grade-level standardizedtest. As part of the program, these academically talented students take above-level college-entrance exams to learn more about their abilities.Duke TIP then hosts annual recognition ceremonies to honor the seventh graders with remarkable ACT or SAT scores. Those with the highest scores are invited to the Grand Recognition Ceremony. Of 48,569 students who took the exams through Duke TIP—all of whom are in the 95th percentile of their grade level—only 2,611 were invited to the Grand Recognition Ceremony.
“We are extremely proud to recognize our remarkably talentedstudents whohave demonstrated keyaspects of their academic potentialby achieving scores on the ACT or SATapproximately equal to the 90th percentile for college-bound high school seniors taking these tests,” says Shawna Young, Executive Director of Duke TIP. “As an alum of our 7th Grade Talent Search,I still remember how it felt to be recognized by Duke and TIP in seventh grade, as well as my excitement and anxiety at taking the SAT at such a young age. As anorganization, we cherish theopportunity to celebrate each of our ceremonies honorees for such anoutstandingaccomplishment.”
Working with host academic institutions, Duke TIP sponsors thirty-six ceremonies in sixteen states throughout April, May, and June. Speakers include university administrators and professors from the host institutions, state and government officials, and accomplished former Duke TIP students.For a complete list of ceremony locations, dates, and times, please see Duke TIP’s State Ceremony schedule.For more information on the7th Grade Talent Search, as well as Duke TIP’s 4th–6th Grade Talent Search for younger students, please visit
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About Duke TIP:The Duke University Talent Identification Program(Duke TIP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving academically talented youth. As a global leader in gifted education, Duke TIP works with students, families, and educators to identify, recognize, challenge, engage, and support gifted youth in reaching their highest potential. More than 2.8 million students have benefited from TIP programs and resources since 1980. Duke TIP’s talent identification, academic, and research programs now serve as worldwide models for the education of gifted students.For more information about Duke TIP, please visit