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Consider enrolling your student in a talent search such as the *Duke TIP Program.  \n[www.tip.duke.edu/psat89](www.tip.duke.edu/psat89)  \n7 th  \nIf you haven’t done so already, enroll your your student into a talent search such as DUKE Talent Identification Program (TIP) by April of 6th grade, which identifies gifted students by examining SAT scores in **7th grade. Check out [https://tip.duke.edu/programs/7th](https://tip.duke.edu/programs/7th-grade-talent-search)[-grade-talent-search](https://tip.duke.edu/programs/7th-grade-talent-search)[ ](https://tip.duke.edu/programs/7th-grade-talent-search)[for more information. Duke TIP may qualify your student for an award ceremony](for more information. Duke TIP may qualify your student for an award ceremony), state recognition, university awards and scholarships. To prepare, students should take a good test prep class before taking the SAT or *ACTin the 7th grade. Continue to introduce logic games and curriculum in your student’s routine since most standardized tests are about reasoning and critical thinking.  \n8th  \nMeet with the guidance counselor at your student’s prospective high school to decide on which of the “Three-Tier High School Program Plan” is best. For homeschooling families, choose the best plan foryour academic goals. Begin shopping for a college or university. Check out the minimum SAT requirements and scholarship opportunities available at your student’s favorite college(s) . Set a goal for your student’s ideal standardized test score, and make a game plan for achieving it. Continue encouraging logic initiatives and make sure your student is reading quality literature and classic books. (3-Tier Plan on back) [Check into the CLT 8 at](Check into the CLT 8 at www.cltexam.com)[ ](Check into the CLT 8 at www.cltexam.com)[www.cltexam.com](Check into the CLT 8 at www.cltexam.com)  \nTake the PSAT 8/9 when offered at the school. (It doesn’t count.) Compare the test booklet to the the student’s score so he or she can work on any weaknesses. Spend 30 minutes a week working 9th oCSnopecnptatrrepatelea.srp0ingepinaerupuorws theekimPpreSaic,tieng-etoffafhctineygrntillegi.e preps usingariCngollfoegretBe SAT aard matsewrieall ..  \nTake the PSAT 8/9 when offered. It will not count for scholarships, but it will allow your student to become more familiar with the test. When you receive the test booklet back at school or in the mail, go over it in order to find your student’s weak points and how much the improvement from 8th grade.Take the CLT 10 for practice.  \n10th  \nBegin seriously investigating the brochures, web sites and campuses of your favorite colleges and universities. Think about college size, atmosphere and price. Spend at least 90 minutes a week learning the strategies and hidden patterns found on standardized exams. If you haven’t already, take a test prep class that focuses on patterns, shortcuts and strategies not on high school content. Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October again for practice. Take the actual SAT in October, March and May and order the QAS (Question/Answer Service) for a small fee. Students will receive the correct answers, question difficulty and a clean test booklet which they use to retake again for practice. The summer before the junior year spend 6-10 hours per week practicing for the PSAT/NMSQT and take a full-length SAT or PSAT each week. Treat this test like a part-time job. Take the August SAT which will help for the PSAT.  \nSet up a profile at [www.cappex.com](www.cappex.com) You can enter your best SAT score with your college choicesand find out how many students were accepted or denied with the same criterion. 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