Duke 4th grade program

I did the program back in the 7th grade and ended up going to the summer programs. It was an incredible experience that I would highly recommend to almost anyone. I don't know the percentage of kids that take the test that are eligable for the summer programs, but, if you think your kid might be interested, I'd highly encourge you to try.

I hate to post this, as I think it comes off a little braggy, but they were truly life changing summers. Learning in an amazing environment, being amongst peers were I didn't feel like the odd nerd out. If it's not for you and your kid, fine, but I don't really like hearing a program that was so important in my life disparged.

Without the Talent Search, DS would still be bored and we would not be as attuned to his real needs. Joined Mar 31, Let's restate it then. If your child was so gifted and Duke truly had the search of knowledge as their primary concern they would be paying you, not the other way around.

All they do is look at databases of achievement tests, notify the top scorers and try to enroll them in their programs, summer camps, etc. Compare that to Duke's basketball program and what they do when they see a "gifted" prospect. I don't know why put your posts come off as someone who either doesn't really know much about Duke and all that Duke stands for it is just more than basketball or sour grapes are involved. If you think all Duke basketball players are on scholarships then you are wrong.

Actually I could care less about Duke except when they play Tech in football. My son may even end up going there next year, I believe that's one of the law schools he's applying to. This isn't an academic board this is a budget board and the OP wanted to know if it was worth the money.

I'm giving my opinion because it's also a board where they ask for opinions. Reread my post. I was talking about the gifted ones. Joined Feb 6, My son was invited to join, but I decided it was way too pricey, plus there weren't any summer programs around here he could attend another financial hurdle to attend with the program. Joined Aug 21, By the way I stated my opinion I would think most would be able to draw from it that I think it is worth the money if you have access to Duke.

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