Spring PROMISE Program (LS2S) – 7th and 8th Grades

PROMISE – LS2S Program applications for 7th and 8th grade students is now closed. Information and application will be released in November 2023.

The PROMISE Leading Students 2 Success (LS2S) Program is designed for Illinois students currently enrolled in the 7th and 8th grade. This program runs for the duration of 8-10 sessions on Saturday mornings each Spring, typically February through April. Students attend various classes in mathematics, science, computer science, and more. Program sessions take place at on IMSA’s campus located at 1500 Sullivan Road in Aurora (60506)

IMSA's PROMISE Programs aim to address the challenges of culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse (CLED) students. PROMISE is a proven model of success for realizing the vision of a highly diverse and creative STEM workforce. Illinois students enrolled in the 7th-9th grade who demonstrate high academic achievement and meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible to apply:

  • Student identifies as Black or African American and/or Latinx
  • Student resides in a rural Illinois county
  • Student qualifies for National School Lunch Program

Our PROMISE Program application opens at various points in the year depending on grade level. Application deadlines are listed on each webpage. The application will consist of the following items. All materials must be submitted by listed deadlines in order to be eligible:

  • Complete the online application
  • Teacher Evaluation Form from a current Math or Science teacher
  • Last 1.5 years of Official Grade Reports/Counselor Form
  • Student Essay
  • Parent Statement

The Teacher Evaluation should be completed by a current math or science teacher. IMSA recommends notifying your teacher before sending an evaluation request, so they are prepared to complete the evaluation. Once you have started your online application, you can request teacher evaluations through SchoolRecs using the same login credentials of your application portal. In SchoolRecs, you will see a list of evaluation forms to choose from in order to submit your recommendation requests where you will enter teacher emails and contact information, so they can receive the evaluation form.

Send the Counselor Form to the current school counselor (or school administrator who oversees transcript requests). Once you have started your online application, you can request the Counselor Form through SchoolRecs by using the same login credentials of your application portal. In SchoolRecs, you will see a list of evaluation forms, including the counselor form. Once selected, you can enter the counselor's email, so they can receive the evaluation form and submit transcripts. It's important to note that counselors will need to upload official transcripts from the last 1.5 years and instructions on how to upload official transcripts are provided to them after they complete the evaluation form.

Fall PROMISE Program for 9th grade students:

August 14: Application Opens

September 13: Final date to submit application

September 21: Decisions are released via email

*Check back in October for the Spring PROMISE Program for 7th and 8th grade students timeline details*

The Fall PROMISE Program for 9th grade students will be held on Saturdays starting in late September through December from 9:00AM to 1:00PM.

  • September 23 (Virtual Family Orientation)
  • September 30
  • October 21
  • October 28
  • November 4
  • November 11
  • December 2
  • December 9
  • December 16

Contact

Jacqueline Salinas

Mission & Impact Operations Manager

630.907.5566

promise@imsa.edu