<p>Im currently a sophomore, attending a magnet for science and advanced technologies. I took the Duke Talent Search in 7th grade, and received a decent score of 1150 (heh). After attending the TiP programs over the summer, I have basically fallen in love with Duke. </p>
<p>These are the classes Ive taken:
Genetics- Vanderbilt University
Astrobiology (not first pick .) - Duke West
Neuroscience- Duke West</p>
<p>This last summer I took a three week class on Neuroscience, and now aspire to become a Neurologist. Duke has so much to offer, proven after touring Cabeza Labs and the hospital. </p>
<p>Im currently ranked 1 out of 107 in my magnet.
Weighted- 4.789
UW-4.000 </p>
<p>My ECs need a lot of work, but I still have time.</p>
<p>Any advice? Will the TiP classes help at all?
Are academic scholarships even plausible?</p>
<p>The official word is that qualifying for TIP won't get you into Duke in itself. However, even though it is a middle school thing, go ahead and put it on your application/resume' as one of your awards and be sure to mention that you attended the courses on campus--maybe even work it into your "why Duke" essay. Can't hurt.</p>
<p>Ehhh... I didn't put it on my application... I guess its assumed that someone with the smarts to get into Duke qualified for the TIP program back in the day.</p>
<p>Definitely work on the ECs. They want to see that you've participated, not that you jumped in at the end of junior year to have something on your college applications. You don't have to join everything--do a few things that really interest you, and get very involved in those.</p>
<p>they'll be a lot more impressed with your application if you show a passion in something. dont join things for the sake of putting them on your college application. they dont want to be overwhelmed with a bunch of extracurriculars.</p>