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Grades 7-8

TIP-KYSM offers students in grades 7 – 8 the opportunity to take the ACT (without the writing section) during one national test date. The cost to join TIP-KY is $95. The cost for students who qualify for free or reduced lunch is $20 (this is based on individual family circumstances, not as a participant of the school’s Community Eligibility Program allowing all students to have free lunch).

Who is Eligible?

Students in grades 7 and 8 may take the ACT test. These students are scoring high on grade-level standardized tests (top 10% of age group) on at least one subject. There are exceptions to any rule, so teachers or parents may recommend high-potential students who do not meet these general guidelines.

What is included in the cost of TIP-KY for 7th and 8th grade students?

  • A voucher code to take the ACT
  • ACT report goes to TIP-KY and to the school (if selected by registrant)
  • Comprehensive report from IDEAL Solutions® with suggestions for supporting students based upon ACT scores
  • Annual recognition ceremony (for qualifying scores)

Registration Process

  1. Click here to register for TIP-KY.
  2. After your registration is processed, you will receive a voucher code and a reporting code to sign up for the test at act.org (do not sign up for the ACT until you receive the voucher code). 
    Note: If you have not received an email with a voucher code and reporting code within 2-3 business days after you have completed your payment, please email jennifer.wilson@wku.edu and ask if an email was missed with this information.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When and where can my child take the ACT?
    Your child can take the ACT on upcoming national test dates set by ACT. Test centers are located around the country. A list of test centers is on the ACT website.
  • How does TIP-KY get my child’s test scores?
    After we process your registration, we will email a voucher and a reporting code to you. When you sign up at act.org, the voucher code will waive the ACT fee (no writing) if you register by the regular registration deadline. The reporting code will prompt ACT to send the scores to TIP-KY.
  • How do I access the comprehensive report from IDEAL Solutions®?
    After you have registered, tested, and received test scores, TIP-KY will send directions for logging in and downloading the report. You must use our reporting code when registering with ACT for TIP-KY to receive the scores.
  • Where can I find the best information for educators?
    For those interested in a recommended process to follow with a sample letter, click the button below. 

Educator Toolkit

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 Last Modified 10/12/23