<p>I am a sophmore who is interested in doing one of Dukes Pre College programs my summer after Junior Year.
Do these programs really increase my chances of being accepted at Duke?
Are admissions into these programs hard and does Duke look at the Plan test and PSAT when considering summer program applicants?
Also, will the TIP programs help for admission into other colleges, besides Duke?</p>
<p>As far as I know, Duke TIP is completely separate from Duke Undergrad Admissions. Doing TIP will not specifically increase your chances of getting accepted to anywhere. It might show that you are challenging yourself and exploring potential interests, but beyond that, don't read too much into it. You could probably get the same "challenging yourself" experience by taking courses at your local university.</p>
<p>SBR, your assessment is far from the truth, i am afraid.</p>
<p>Duke TIP will DEFINITELY increase your chances of getting accepted to Duke. Once they identify you and invite you to participate, they will be in communication with you periodically to keep you 'interested" in the school during your junior and senior years. I am talking from my personal experience and several classmates who were chosen also.</p>
<p>I know of a student in one of my classes that did TIP last year. He was put on the wait-list last week for Duke. Meanwhile, I was the only one in my school that got into Duke. BTW, I think he's really smart and I look up to him. I have no idea why Duke picked me over him, especially since he did the TIP thing.</p>
<p>As an alumni representative, we are told that the TIP program doesn't really have anything to do with Duke admissions. However, there may be two different things we are discussing here. The Duke Talent Identification Program (TIP) is a program in which 7th graders are tested (SAT) and higher scorers are recognized. Students are encouraged to list the TIP award on their admission application (even though it was in middle school), but beyond appearing as an award on your resume', by itself it won't get you into Duke. However, what you may be referring to is attending the actual program at Duke. Sure, it will get you on the mailing list. But, you will still have to have an impressive application, as the competition for admission is great. What is probably happening, however, is that those who qualify for TIP programs are already highly qualified, motivated students, so there may be a correlation with high acceptance rates. I just don't think participation in the program in itself will make much difference.</p>
<p>I attended Duke TIP summer programs for four years (after 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th). Three of these took place on the Duke West Campus, and I Duke feels to me now like my second home. I think this did help push me over the edge for admission, but I agree with what everyone else said that you must have a strong application in other areas.</p>
<p>Like MovieBuff said, TIP will get in onto the mailing list at Duke and you'll receive mail from the admissions office, but then again, you can get onto the mailing list simply by registering, doing well on your PSATs, sending Duke your SAT scores, attending an admissions session, doing a tour, etc. I don't think "chosen" is necessarily a good choice of words. I have never heard of Duke specifically picking people from TIP for a fast track to admissions.</p>
<p>I participated in Duke TIP for 4 yrs, 3 at Duke East. I think it had a small impact in getting me accepted to Duke, but I definitely know of other TIP participants that were rejected or waitlisted from Duke.</p>
<p>Well, I agree with you guys overall. I guess, the constant contact makes one feel a little bit more special. I have heard rumors about a slight consideration, but they have been just that, rumors.</p>