Matthew Dalkiewicz, a seventh-grader at Hershey Middle School, was recently honored for achieving an exceptional score on the SAT, the same test taken by college-bound high school students. Matthew took this test as a participant in the Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP).
Each year, Duke TIP identifies a select group of students as academically gifted, based on their standardized test scores. Those students are invited to take the ACT or SAT, which can provide insight into a gifted student's strengths and abilities. The highest scorers among these students are invited to a special recognition ceremony, typically hosted at one of over two dozen colleges and universities. While this year's in-person ceremonies were postponed, Duke TIP celebrated these students' academic achievements by sending their families an at-home ceremony toolkit.
Matthew previously attended Auburn Middle School in Warrenton, Va.
Duke TIP is a nonprofit organization that recognizes academically talented students and provides advanced learning opportunities intended to foster their intellectual and social growth. For more information, including qualification requirements for TIP, readers may visit http://www.tip.duke.edu.
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