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The Duke TIP program may be for your student.

What is the Duke TIP?

Duke TIP stands for the Duke University Talent Identification Program.  It is a non-profit educational organization that focuses on identifying academically talented students and providing them with programs to help encourage their development.
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Do NOT bring a mechanical pencil to the SAT or the ACT. They are PROHIBITED. You are only allowed to take the exams with standard, No. 2 pencils. You have been warned.

When taking the SAT or ACT, it is crucial that you not bring a cell phone or any other device that is capable of vibrating, beeping, or making any noise whatsoever.  Every month, hundreds of students nationwide are dismissed from their exam because their cell phones go off.  Your scores are canceled, and you must wait until the next test date to re-test. Besides just being a larger-than-life hassle, having to take the test again can have serious consequences:
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