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Educational Services
Middle School TodayNational Merit Tomorrow
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Karen Green, M.Ed.GT CoordinatorMcKinney ISD
Sheila Griffith, Ph.D.PresidentKnowsys
• We do not believe in game prep!• We never teach to the game instructions• You either know how to play or not!
Instructions?
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What is the Duke TIP?
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What is the 7th Grade Duke TIP
• Johns Hopkins University started first TIP in 1972• There are now 4 Talent Searches in the US:– Johns Hopkins University (includes “roaming”)– Duke University (covers Texas) – Northwestern University– Western Academic Talent Search
(University of Denver)
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Eligibility is an Honor!
• Duke TIP is an “invitation only” non-profit program• Current 7th grade students must qualify with a 95th
percentile or above on standardized tests– STAAR– MAP– ITBS– Stanford
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Participation is Rewarding!
• Participants in the 7th Grade Talent Search receive:– Motivation to focus on academic achievement– Encouragement to challenge themselves– Resources and opportunities – Above grade level testing
The Goal of the TIP
• The goal is to identify gifted youth and expose them to advanced academic opportunities.
• To qualify to participate, students must excel on either the SAT or the ACT. “Excel” = score at or above the senior averages in one section of the SAT or the ACT.
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Why an SAT or an ACT?
Duke TIP 7th Grade Talent Search• Helps educators and families determine students’
academic abilities…– On an above-level test – In comparison with other top
performing peers– In order to provide appropriate
educational challenges
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What ARE the Benefits?
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• The SAT and ACT the 7th graders take are– Identical to the high School ACT and SAT– Challenging above grade level testing– Opportunities for knowledge and invaluable experience
Benefits
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Why is preparation important?
1) Encourages Achievement and Perseverance• Top students are used to being successful• Without preparation, they are likely not to be as
successful
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2) Provides long-term academic abilities• Opportunity to help students solidify knowledge and
build skills• Without preparation, students are not prepared for
timed above grade level testing• With preparation, students have the opportunity to
apply new knowledge and broaden their skill set
Why is preparation important?
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What does preparation look like?
McKinney ISD 7th Grade Duke TIP Prep:1. Students/parents invited to Information session2. Practice SAT Exam3. Strategy/Score Report Session4. Mini Course (3 days, 9 total hours)5. Administered SAT (or ACT) at Boyd High School
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MISD Duke TIP Prep Challenges
• The program is SHORT (just 9 hours and a test)• It is very targeted • It doesn’t provide sustained focus on increased rigor
and preparation • It only reaches a small number of students
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• State or Grand Scholars Receive– Recognition– Access to Educational Programs– Great resources– Digest of Gifted Research– My College Guide
Phase II: Duke Scholar
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What about the other students?• Identifies talent potential for administrators,
teachers, and parents• Provides talent development early• Raises level of college readiness for top students– PreAP and GT– Economically disadvantaged receive discounts
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What else can we do in MS?
• Middle School College Readiness Program– Summer program– Target G/T students or open
enrollment– Combined focus on
• SAT vocabulary and grammar • Math• College exploration
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What else can we do in MS?
• Middle School College Readiness Tests– College Board’s ReadiStep (the pre-PSAT/SAT)
– ACT’s Explore (the pre-PLAN/ACT)
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What else can we do?
• Middle School Academic Vocabulary Building– Systematic, vertically-aligned
program– Daily warm-ups and activities
to build academic vocabulary
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What else can we do?
• Sustained Middle School Test Prep
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SAT Math: Arithmetic warm-ups
SAT Verbal: ReadiStepwarm-ups
What’s the rush?
Intellectual ability needs to be nurtured.
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Why Middle School?
Why the rush?
• Competition for admission and for top scholarships is fierce
• Help students reach their maximum potential.• Testing well is a combination of – testing skills – practice– content mastery
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Why is solid, sustained preparation so important ?What it takes to get there:– The PSAT – SAT– The National Merit Program
National Merit – The Goal
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How much does college cost these days? – Public University?– Private University? – Out of state?
Why the PSAT Matters
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• Let’s just look at tuition and fees . . .
Why the PSAT Matters
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1 year* 4 years
Texas A&M $8,500 $34,000
UT Austin $10,000 $40,000
University of Oklahoma $20,300 $81,200
Baylor $34,000 $136,000
TCU $34,500 $138,000
Rice $36,600 $146,400
Auburn $25,200 $100,800
Northeastern $39,300 $157,200
*Rounded for ease of math!
Wow!
• What kinds of scholarships do top PSAT and SAT scores provide?
= Full tuition
= Full tuition
= $24,500/yr
Why the PSAT Matters
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• Did you catch what that means???
The PSAT is a $100,000 TEST!!!– This is Big!– This is Important!– This is your high-stakes
test!
– This makes college dreamspossible!
Why the PSAT Matters
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Merit Scholar Recognition leads to . . .
1. Scholarships• From National Merit Corp• From National Merit Corporate sponsors• From Universities• From Private Scholarship sources
(Coca-Cola, Ladies Auxiliary, Women’s Marine Corp Scholarship, Eastern Star, etc.)
2. Offers of Admissions
Why strive for Merit Scholar?
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National Merit®
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“Merit Scholar” is synonymous with scholastic excellence
• The PSAT is the “Pre-SAT” that the students take in October of their Junior year
• The PSAT IS NOT used for college admission
• The PSAT IS used to give your student . . . – A feel for his/her potential
on the SAT– An opportunity to qualify for the
National Merit Scholarship Program
What is the PSAT?
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• All Juniors are automatically registered for the National Merit Scholar Program = 1.4 million students
National Merit
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• National Hispanic and National Achievement are based on what the student marks under demographic information
• A standardized college admissions exam• 2 hours and 10 minutes (SAT is 3:45 and ACT is 3:20)
• 3 sections– Math– Critical Reading– Writing
• Score range: 60 - 240
What is the PSAT?
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National Merit Competition
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Top 3.6% of all test takers are recognized as “high scorers”
3.6% = top 50,000 students
Levels of Recognition
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Commended
Top 2.4%= 34,000 students
201 Semifinalists Finalists
Merit Scholars
Top 1.2%= 16,000 students
216
• National Hispanic Recognition: 186• National Achievement Scholarship: 186
Intellectual Ability Pay$ off!
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1. Educate students and parents on the College Prep Timeline (free copies available at myknowsys.com)
2. Make sure top students know the importance of the PSAT.
3. Inform ALL students and parents about the opportunities the district offers to PRACTICE and PREPARE
Get the Word Out
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1. Use Practice PSAT, SAT, and ACT Exams to raise awareness
2. Host parent/student sessions on The College Prep Timeline
3. Build academic vocabulary4. Offer targeted preparation courses
– PSAT Courses– SAT Courses– ACT Courses
Provide the Opportunityto Practice & Prepare
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What Does Preparation Entail?
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• Test-taking strategies• Review of frequently-missed content• Methods for each type of question• Timed testing strategies• SAT vocabulary• Practice Exams
• Grade 9 and up:– Academic Vocabulary Building – Sustained verbal and math warm-ups– Practice exams
• Grade 10:– Fall: PSAT Workshops
(so students don’t go in unprepared)– Spring: Invitations to PSAT Scholars Program
High School Time Line
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• Grade 11:– Fall: • PSAT Scholars Program• PSAT Workshops (so students are aware)
– On going: SAT Courses and/or ACT Courses
• Grade 12:– Admissions Workshops – Admissions Essay Workshops
High School Time Line
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Thank you for your time and participation!
Questions?
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• McKinney ISD– Karen Green, M.Ed.– [email protected]
• Knowsys Educational Services– Sheila Griffith, Ph.D.– [email protected]– 512-961-8522
Contact Information
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• University of New Mexico– Finalist, Achievement, or Hispanic:• National Scholars Award: $61,200 • = Full Ride Tuition & Room and Board
• University of Oklahoma– Finalist: $98,000 (for non residents)
Award Possibilities
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• Oklahoma City University (Private)– Finalist, Hispanic, or Achievement: • Full Tuition Scholarship = $106,800
• Northeastern University (Boston, Private)– Finalist, Hispanic, or Achievement:• Full Tuition Scholarship = $157,280
Award Possibilities
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• Baylor University– Finalist: Regent’s Gold (Full Ride): $138,344– Regent’s Gold also available for top SAT scores
• SMU – Finalist or Achievement: $20,000+
• University of Tulsa (Private)– Finalist, Achievement, or Hispanic: Full Ride
Tuition plus Room and Board: $186,336
Award Possibilities
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• Auburn University (Auburn, AL)– Finalist or Achievement: • Tuition + Housing + extras = $90,420
– Hispanic: $8000 University Stipend• Texas A & M College Station– Finalist: $40,000 - $52,500– Achievement: $32,000 - $50,500– Hispanic: CB Recognition Award = $14,000+
Award Possibilities
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