IMSA Schedules Statewide Informational Meetings
For Immediate Release, October 2003
For comment, contact Brenda Buschbacher at
(630) 907-5033
AURORA-- The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) has scheduled informational meetings this fall for students, parents and community members to learn more about IMSA’s academic, residential and admission programs.
Admission staff members will hold meetings throughout Illinois including: (See List)
IMSA, which opened in 1986, has graduated more than 2700 students with college placement rates of more than 99%. Illinois students enrolled in the equivalent of a ninth grade program are eligible to apply. Admission is highly competitive. Tuition and most room and board expenses are provided by state funds. The application deadline is March 1, 2004. Click here to download the IMSA application.
Located in Aurora, Illinois, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® is an internationally- recognized pioneering educational institution created by the State to develop talent and stimulate excellence in teaching and learning in mathematics, science and technology. IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10-12. More than 17,000 teachers and 26,000 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from services of The Center@IMSA, the Academy unit that provides statewide professional development and enrichment programs. IMSA serves the people of Illinois through innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy leadership and action research.
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 cocurricular activities and 18 interscholastic sports.
For more information about IMSA or the informational meetings, write or call the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, Office of Admission, 1500 W. Sullivan Road, Aurora, IL 60506-1000, (630) 907-5027, or in Illinois, 1-800-500-IMSA. You may also visit the IMSA admissions website.