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 PSAT 8/9.
Duke TIP’s 4th–6th Grade Talent Search identifies students across the United States who have scored at or above the 95th percentile on a grade-level standardized test. As part of the program, these academically talented students are invited to take an above-level standardized test, the PSAT 8/9, to learn more about their abilities.Duke TIP then hosts annual recognition ceremonies to honor the students who scored the highest.Of 9,635 students who took the PSAT 8/9 through Duke TIP—all of whom are in the 95th percentile of their grade level—only 791will beinvited to one of our ceremonies.
“We are extremely proud to recognize our remarkably talentedstudents whohave demonstrated keyaspects of their academic potentialby achieving these scores,” 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, as well as my excitement and anxiety at takingan above-level test. As anorganization, we cherish theopportunity to celebrate each of our ceremonies honorees for such anoutstandingaccomplishment.”
Working with host academic institutions, Duke TIP sponsors more than thirty ceremonies in sixteen states throughout April, May, and June each year. Speakers include university administrators and professors from the host institutions, state and government officials, and accomplished former Duke TIP students..
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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. Nearly three 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