DURHAM — The Duke University Talent Identification Program is honoring academically talented seventh-graders for their exceptional scores on the ACT or SAT. Duke TIP’s Seventh Grade Talent Search identifies students across the United States who have scored at or above the 95th percentile on a grade-level achievement test. As part of the program, these academically talented students take above-level college-entrance exams to learn more about their abilities. Duke TIP then hosts annual recognition ceremonies to honor the seventh-graders who scored the highest on these ACT or SAT exams. Among this year’s honorees are Arendell Parrott Academy seventh-grader Colby J. Tant from Chocowinity. They will be honored at a ceremony to be held at East Carolina University.

“As seventh-graders, these students have achieved scores on the ACT or SAT rivaling those of half of all college-bound seniors who took the tests. We are extremely proud of our ceremonies honorees, and we appreciate the opportunity to celebrate their achievement and encourage them in their academic potential,” said Martha Putallaz, PhD, executive director of Duke TIP and professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University.