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Duke TIP Program
Asked by S.G. from Houston
on January 30, 2009
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Hi, has anyone ever heard of the Duke TIP program for 4th and 5th graders? If you have any experience with this organization would you please let me know if your chil...
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- Yes, my son took this in 6th grade. I think the benefit was how the ACT test was laid out and how long it took. Right now he is just a freshman, but in a couple of y...
- I would say yes involve your child in the program even thought the camps are pricey, but it's good to know your child is smart and maybe in the top 10 of class, my son...
- My boys were invited to Duke TIP in 7th grade. One took the SAT and was pretty excited about doing that with all the high school kids. He actually scored well for ...
How to take SAT test for the Duke University TIP program?
Asked by A.R. from Dallas
on September 19, 2007
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My youngest son is 12 yrs old and in 7th grade. I have gotten a second letter asking him to take the SAT for the Duke University TIP program. I am seriously thinking...
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- It is really useful and definitely worthwhile. My son (now in 9th) took it two years ago. Since he goes to a private school, he doesn't consider himself very smart be...
- I know you will get plenty of responses from parents who have had children take the test. My child is too young still, but I took the test in 7th grade and went to the...
- I participated 18 years ago, and loved taking the test early. It was very eye opening on what I needed to work on the rest of my school career. I was not able to att...
Duke Talent Search 7Th Grade
Asked by V.W. from Jacksonville
on October 9, 2010
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My 7th grader brought home an "invitation" to register for and take either the ACT or SAT test this year, after being "identified" by his high standardized test scores...
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- Well I think it depends on where you are and what you are looking for. I personally don't think it has much to do with being "gifted" as much as someone who does te...
- My daughter participated. It is based on test scores. THey need to be in the top 95% of all 6th graders. Our experience was positive and has opened a lot of doo...
- It is based on test scores. My cousin was "selected" for it and he was not labeled Gifted. I am also a Gifted teacher and I can tell you that once a year I am given ...
DD Wanting to Go to a Pricey Private University, Teach a Few Years, Then Be SAHM
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on February 10, 2012
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My DD is a HS jr and is researching colleges. She only wants to consider private universities that are on the rung just below the top Ivy league schools. She is smar...
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- Tell your daughter scholorship or junior college. I would elect for junior college because she seems to have an unrealistic goal, of bagging a rich husband at an ivy ...
- Is there a chance that you can connect her with someone in his or her 20s who is living the reality of paying off college debt and has looked ahead and knows he or she...
- If she is taking such an immature stance towards choosing a college it doesn't sound like she is 16 going on 30. I graduated a couple years ago from a private unive...
Road Trip to Arizona/ College Visit
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on June 23, 2010
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My 16 year old daughter thinks she wants to go to Arizona State University. Still trying to steer her to one of the in state schools, but this is and has been her pre...
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- My dear friend and neighbor moved there about 12 yrs ago and her 2 sons went to Arozona State. They loved it, both boys doing well with families now. We were out...
- Hi J., I went to ASU and turned out ok (lol) but it is definitely a party school. It is a LOT of people in a 1 square mile campus so there will be opportunities your d...
- You could visit Carlsbad Caverns on the way. Tombstone, Arizona used to be fun, especially for younger kids, but it has been awhile since I have been there.
Alma Mater
Asked by S.P. from Chicago
on May 9, 2011
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I have a friend who attended the same university I did, but for a one-year night school graduate program. She refers to the school as her "alma mater." I know this see...
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- Yes, you sound very petty, insecure, and also not very nice. I'm curious why you believe that your Bachelor's degree carried more weight than her Master's from the sa...
- I believe you both have something to be proud of, for different reasons. You were a young college student and achieved your goal of getting a degree. Congratulations...
- OK you really think that a bachelor's degree from your "esteemed" alma mater is more prestigious than an MBA? On what planet? No one cares where you went for undergrad...
Grandparents Comparing Grandchildren
Asked by D.R. from St. Louis
on April 7, 2009
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My MIL has been comparing grandchildren ever since my son was one. He is the firstborn granchild, and ever since my SIL started having kids, my in-laws have compared w...
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- First of all tell your son congratulations from somebody who is outside of the family who knows this is a great accomplishment!!!! I haven't had your problem though b...
- Congratulations to you and your son!! I would make an even bigger deal about it and have a celebration. Invite your in-laws. Don't expect any more than what they a hav...
- Why haven't YOU spoken up? My aunt did the same thing between her children and my older sister and I (same ages), and now one of her children won't talk to her, and m...
Finding College Scholarships
Asked by V.B. from Phoenix
on January 15, 2011
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Hi ladies! (and a few gents) My husband just got in to NAU (YEA) but now we have to pay for it!! I googled college scholarships and I'm overwhelmed! There is so muc...
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- Yup, we're in that grey area too. Try Fast Web. However, it does seem that most of the scholarships are for high school students. It might be harder to get them in...
- fast web is good. another place to watch. get your local newspaper and they are listed in there from time to time. also go to all the local highschool websites. go...
- If he's already been to a community college, he should contact that school's financial aid or job help office and see if there's already a resource he can use. I suspe...
So How About Skimpy Bikinis on 13-Year-olds. with Boys Around?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on June 30, 2011
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Jumping off on the little girls in bikinis...what's the collective opinion on big girls in bikinis? I took my 13-yo step daughter swimsuit shopping this year and vetoe...
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- Whether or not you're being prude, if these girls are guests in your home and you have a 13 year old boy, I think it's totally fair of you to say something to the girl...
- I think that they'll market anything (thongs for little girls, even) and it is up to the parents to fight the fight of good taste. While we don't win every battle with...
- I'm going to agree with 3boysandme on this one. I didn't wear a bikini at 13 but I wanted to. I was a country girl and a bit sheltered, but I got a bikini as soon as I...
Anyone Dealing with a Child Who Has Tortacollis?
Asked by C.S. from Norfolk
on October 21, 2006
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Hello,
I have a 11 1/2 month old hallarious baby boy named Conner and about 3 months ago he was diagnoised with having (and I hope I spelling this right) Tort...
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- Hi, I have two girls who are 3 and 1 1/2. THey both have torticolis. The older one wasn't as bad as my younger. She pretty much corrected itself when she started wa...
- You sound like you are very blessed!!!! What a wonderful family! I have never heard of torticollis before, but I did some research and found a wonderful website and su...
- My 21 month old was also diagnosed with cognital torticollis when she was younger. We saw several specialist but ended up at Duke University. She luckily did not hav...
