Information for Parents
Baylor TIP’s mission is to identify exceptional talent in STEM and the humanities and provide world-class learning opportunities commensurate with students’ exceptional potential. Baylor TIP focuses on both the identification of talent through our assessments and the opportunity to develop talents and interests through customized educational recommendations and out-of-school programs.
Qualifications Needed to Take the Baylor TIP Assessments
Students qualify to take our above-level assessments through any one of three avenues:
- score in the top 25% on one or more subtests of a state or national standardized exam (local norms are recommended but not required),
- be formally identified as gifted or talented by a district, or
- be recommended by a teacher, administrator, and/or parent.
Additional GT Testing
We offer additional GT testing for students in person at Baylor's Center for Gifted Learning and Talent Development.
Personalized Talent Advising
Baylor TIP offers personalized talent advising. Students and families are matched with a Baylor TIP Talent Development Advisor and receive 1:1 personalized advising to help ensure that the student's talents and interests are nurtured in ways that help them excel.