At Baylor TIP our mission is to identify exceptional talent in STEM and the humanities and provide world-class learning opportunities commensurate with students’ exceptional potential. We aim to provide transformative learning opportunities to pre-collegiate students; identify and recruit diverse students with the ability, interest, and motivation to achieve at exceptional levels; and prepare pre-collegiate students for exceptional achievement by integrating academic excellence and mentorship in a caring environment.
Our most recognized program, the University for Young People (UYP) has served Waco and the surrounding community since 1983. UYP’s primary program for grades 1-3 seeks students with academic potential but there are no testing or admission requirements.
TIP students in the intermediate grade range (4-7) have access to challenging opportunities in a wide variety of interest areas to encourage them to develop strong scholarly identities. The focus is on developing academic access skills while accessing advanced content.
Baylor TIP students in grades 8-12 take courses with college-level content and have the opportunity to live on a college campus during our summer residential programs. Talent development advisors are also available to work one-on-one with students in this age group.
Admission Process
Baylor TIP and Baylor TIP Intermediate recruit students with strong academic potential and a desire to transform that potential into exceptional academic talent. Students seeking admission can take one of the Baylor TIP tests or submit evidence of strong academic potential based on recent performance or assessment.