IMSA to host Preview Day Jan. 29

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy has scheduled an IMSA Preview Day for Sunday, Jan. 29, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is an opportunity for students, their parents and teachers to learn more about the academy’s academic and residential life programs.

During Preview Day, families will have the chance to meet with current IMSA students, their parents, IMSA staff, and get a first hand look at IMSA’s residential college preparatory program.

Several discussion panels and tours of the facilities will be held in the afternoon.

Student guests should attend Preview Day with at least one adult. No advance reservations are needed for IMSA Preview Days. Arrive by 10:30 a.m. to take advantage of all offerings of this formal event.

Barbara Miller, IMSA Director of Enrollment and Academic Services, encourages guests to attend this event that attracts hundreds of parents and prospective students from all corners of the state of Illinois.

“Preview Day guests attend mock classes, learn about student life and residential living, tour the campus and enjoy snacks with current students, parents, alumni and alumni parents,” Miller said.

“Preview Day shares all the gems of the academy, including the advanced curriculum, the faculty, research, leadership and service opportunities. It is an academy-wide collaborative effort.”

To view the sample program, visit www3.imsa.edu/admissions/gettoknow/previewdays.

Applications for next fall enrollment to the IMSA Class of 2015 are available online at www3.imsa.edu/admissions/apply.

Students also can contact their school guidance counselor or IMSA’s Office of Admissions to request an application. An application must be completed and submitted to IMSA electronically or postmarked no later than Thursday, March 1.

For information about the IMSA Preview Day, or about applying for IMSA’s advanced college preparatory program, visit www3.imsa.edu/admissions/ or call (630) 907-5028 or (800) 500-IMSA.

Registration for IMSA Summer Programs for Youth begins in early March. To learn more about Summer Programs for Youth, visit www3.imsa.edu/programs or call (630) 907-5950.

Talented Illinois students enrolled in the equivalent of a ninth-grade program are eligible for consideration to the three-year (grades 10-12) advanced college preparatory program.

All students live on campus. Tuition is provided by state funds; however, some fees are charged based on family income.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the state of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (10th to 12th grade) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative, instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry.

IMSA also advances education through research, groundbreaking ventures and strategic partnerships.