IMSA Schedules 2004-05 Admission Events

For Immediate Release,
For comment, contact Brenda Buschbacher at (630) 907-5033

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AURORA — The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) has scheduled a series of admissions events this fall and winter for prospective students and parents to learn more about IMSA's academic, residential and admission programs. Visit the IMSA Admission website at www.imsa.edu/admissions to see a listing of various admission program offerings for prospective students.

Applications for the IMSA Class of 2008, which will enroll next fall, are now available. One can apply either online (with supplemental written materials) or in print (PDF, 235k). Talented Illinois students enrolled in the equivalent of a ninth grade program are eligible for consideration. Tuition and most room and board expenses are provided by state funds. The application and all supplemental materials must be completed and returned to IMSA, postmarked no later than March 1, 2005. Students should contact their high school guidance counselor or IMSA's admission office at (630) 907-5028 or 1-800-500-IMSA to receive an application.

IMSA, which opened in 1986, has graduated more than 2700 students with college placement rates of more than 99%. The Academy offers advanced courses in mathematics, science, the arts and humanities with an emphasis on connections within and across the disciplines. Research is an important part of the academic program and enables students to work with faculty, scientists and scholars. The Academy also offers many fine and performing arts opportunities, 32 co-curricular activities and 18 interscholastic sports.

IMSA Statewide Informational Meetings and Saturday Live at IMSA Admission staff members will hold statewide informational meetings throughout Illinois in the following sites: (See list below)

The Saturday Live at IMSA sessions will be held one Saturday most months from October through May. Saturday Live at IMSA dates are available from the Saturday Live at IMSA section of the IMSA Admissions website. During the Saturday sessions, admission staff will be available from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. to answer questions. Tours also will be available as well as opportunities to speak with current IMSA students. Space is limited and advance reservations are required. Please call the IMSA Office of Admission at 630-907-5028 or 1-800-500-IMSA (4672) to schedule your Saturday visit. Lunch tickets will be available.

Visitor Information Program (VIP) Days

IMSA hosts two large open houses each year. Visitor Information Program Days are an opportunity for students and their parents and teachers interested in learning more about the Academy's academic and residential life programs. Come meet with current IMSA students, their parents, IMSA staff, and get a first hand look at what our programs are about! Several discussion panels and tours of our facilities will be held on these afternoons.

Remaining VIP Dates

Programs run from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Special musical entertainment by IMSA students will begin at 12:30 PM. VIP Days include a structured program. Please arrive on time. No reservations are required.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® is an internationally-recognized pioneering educational institution created by the State of Illinois to develop talent and leadership in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10-12. Nearly 18,000 teachers and 34,000 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from The Center@IMSA program of professional development and student enrichment. Located in Aurora in the high-tech corridor west of Chicago, IMSA® serves the people of Illinois through innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy counsel, action research, and the leadership and achievements of its graduates.

IMSA Informational Meetings