Seven Ashdown Junior High School seventh grade students have been chosen to participate in the Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP).  The talent search identifies academically talented seventh graders based on standardized test scores.  These candidates are invited to complete either the SAT Reasoning Test or the ACT Assessment college entrance exam.  Duke TIP then provides the participants with comparative information concerning their academic abilities and with resources for unique educational opportunities.  The goal is to recognize and assist young people who have excellent mathematical or verbal aptitude.  The students may take the SAT or the ACT in January or February.