Missouri Academy International Viewbook 1617

MISSOURI ACADEMY NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY International Viewbook | 2016-2017

IMAGINE a community of young scholars

WELCOME TO

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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Northwest Missouri State University is the HOME of the Missouri Academy. Missouri Academy students are also Northwest Missouri State University students!

Founded in 1905, Northwest Missouri State University is a four-year, fully accredited, coeducational, primarily residential university offering a broad range of undergraduate and select graduate programs. The University’s programs place special emphasis upon business, computer science, geographic information science, agriculture, mass communication, biology and teacher education. The University also offers innovative interdisciplinary programs including majors in nanoscience and interactive digital media.

As a Northwest Missouri State University student, you will receive a high quality, wellrounded education through small classes where professors know your name – 75% of our classes have fewer than 30 students.

Through the living and learning environment at Northwest Missouri State University, we celebrate diversity as an opportunity to broaden our cultural experiences, enhance understanding of our perspectives, and value each person’s heritage.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome

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Why Missouri Academy

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Missouri Academy curriculum

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Student life

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Admissions and selection

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Cost of attending

Missouri Academy Science | Mathematics | Computing NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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WELCOME!

The Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing (Missouri Academy or MASMC) is a two-year residential, early-entrance-to-college school for academically talented and high achieving students. The school was established in August 2000, when it first opened its doors to students from across the state of Missouri (USA). Now the school enrolls more than 150 high school juniors and seniors, mostly from Missouri, but also from other states in the USA and other countries. It is located on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. The Missouri Academy selects students who have completed 10th grade at their traditional high school, and therefore, replaces the junior and senior years of traditional high school. The school curriculum consists of all university coursework taught by professors at Northwest Missouri State University.

Missouri Academy students sit in the same classrooms side-by-side with traditional university students, and professors have the same high expectations of Missouri Academy students as they do of traditional university students. Students who successfully complete two years at this school receive a high school diploma and an Associate of Science degree.

It is an opportunity for high performing and talented students to live and study in a living/ learning community of peers. This school is one of only seven schools of its kind (i.e. residential early-entrance-to-college program) in the nation, and the only one in Missouri. By all most measures, the school has been very successful since its inception in August 2000.

Dr. Cleo Samudzi Dean of the Missouri Academy

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Why the Missouri Academy pathway to colleges and universities?

n The Missouri Academy curriculum provides students with a balanced strong understanding of fundamental concepts that form the foundation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Students interested in non-STEM careers also benefit from this curriculum. n All courses are taught by university professors who are experts in their fields: 77% of the instructors who teach courses that make up the Missouri Academy core curriculum have terminal degrees in their fields. n Missouri Academy students live, study and socialize with peers of the same age and with similar academic interests in a diverse living and learning community. n Missouri Academy students have ample opportunity to be involved in quality extra-curricular activities throughout the two years at Northwest Missouri State University. n Missouri Academy students receive a high quality educational experience at low cost: more than 68 college credits in two years for approximately $58,000. n Students who successfully complete and graduate from the school in two years earn an Associate of Science degree and a High School diploma simultaneously n The Missouri Academy students live and learn under the guidance and watchful eyes of capable professionals – the Missouri Academy staff.

THE TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAY VERSUS THE MISSOURI ACADEMY PATHWAY:

USA TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PATH

USA colleges and universities Year 1: 30–36 credits

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12 Year 2: 60–66 credits

Grade 9

Grade 10

MASMC Year 1: 36 credits (All university courses, no AP or IB courses)

MISSOURI ACADEMY PATH

MASMC Year 2: 68–76 credits

Year 3: 90–96 credits

Year 4: 120–124 credits

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MISSOURI ACADEMY CURRICULUM Required Common Core courses Discipline Science: Biological/Life Sciences Chemical Sciences

Course

Course credits

Total credits

Principles of Biology (04-106 and 04-107) Chemistry I (24-114 and 24-115) Chemistry II (24-116 and 24-117) Classical Physics I (25-120 and 25-121) Classical Physics II (25-230 and 25-231)

4 4 5 5 5

Mathematics:

Pre-Calculus (17-117) Calculus I (17-120)

4 4

8 credit hours

Computer Science:

Computer Programming (44-141)

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3 credit hours

English/Communication:

Introduction to College Writing (10-110) – For Intl. students only Composition I (10-111) Composition II (10-112) Literature (10-220, 10-226, 10-233, 10-234, 10-10-245, 10-246) Fundamentals of Oral Communication (29-102)

3 3 3 3

America–A Historical Survey (33-155) Introduction to American Government and Politics (34-102)

3 3

Seminar (1st year students) Colloquium (2nd year students)

1 1

2 credit hours

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54 credit hours

Physical Sciences

Social Science and Humanities: History Political Science Seminar/Colloquium:

Total credits in the required Common Core courses

23 credit hours

12 credit hours

6 credit hours

Required Tracks: Students Are Required to Follow One of Four Tracks Tracks

Course credits

Total credits

Track–1: Science and Mathematics

General Microbiology (04-140) OR Genetics (04-350) Scientific Computing (44-149) Calculus II (17-121) Humanities elective (approved by the Missouri Academy Advisor)

Course

4 3 5 3

15 credit hours

Track–2: Biomedical Sciences

General Microbiology (04-140) Genetics (04-350) Probability & Statistics (17-230) Introduction to Ethics: Bio-Medical Ethics (39-276)

4 4 3 3

14 credit hours

Track–3: Engineering and Physics

Calculus II (17-121) Classical Mechanics I (25-320 and 25-321) Statics (25-322) Humanities elective (approved by the Missouri Academy Advisor)

5 4 3 3

15 credit hours

Track-4: Computer Science

Computer Programming II (44-241) Data Structures (44-242) Discrete Mathematics (17-215) Network Fundamentals (44-356) OR Database Systems (44-460) Humanities elective (approved by the Missouri Academy Advisor)

3 3 3 3 3

15 credit hours

68

68 credit hours

Total credits required: Common Core + one track *All students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 to remain enrolled at the Missouri Academy and to graduate.

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Optional general electives

In addition to completing required courses, Missouri Academy students have the opportunity to enroll in additional general elective courses (3–12 credits) offered at Northwest Missouri State University – provided the student has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Some of these courses are lower-level (for freshman and sophomores) and others are higher-level courses (for juniors, seniors, and graduate students). The chart below lists a few recommended courses for Missouri Academy students to use for general electives. The full complement of courses offered at Northwest Missouri State University is provided in the undergraduate catalog located at nwmissouri.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2016/Undergraduate-Catalog.

Department at Northwest Missouri State University Natural Sciences:

1. Mathematics and Statistics 2. Computer Science and information Systems

English and Modern Languages:

Humanities and Social Sciences:

Fine and Performing Arts:

General elective options: disciplines and courses Biology: • Botany and Lab • Zoology and Lab • Plant Anatomy and Physiology • Animal Anatomy and Physiology • Ecology (permission of instructor)

Chemistry: • Organic Chemistry I and Lab • Organic Chemistry II and Lab • Quantitative Analysis • Elementary Biochemistry (permission of instructor) • Physical Chemistry (permission of instructor)

Mathematics: • Discrete Mathematics • Elementary Linear Algebra • Multivariate Calculus • Differential Equations • Abstract Algebra

Computer Science: • Java as a Second Language; Programming Languages • Computer Programming II; Script Programming I & II • Data and File Structure • COBOL Programming • Multimedia and Web Development; Desktop Publishing

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Multi ethnic Literature of the US American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 American Literature: 1865 to present Technical Writing

Humanities: • Western Civilization I • Western Civilization II • Introduction to Philosophy • Logic • Introduction to Ethics: Professional Ethics • Introduction to Ethics: Professional Ethics • Comparative Religions

Social Sciences: • Introduction to Geography • History (World History, American History) • Philosophy of Religion • Political Science • The African World

Theatre: Theatre Appreciation, Theatre History

Music: • People and Cultures of the World • History • Political Science • Introduction to Criminal Justice

Art: Art Appreciation, Survey of Art, Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking Behavioral Sciences: Health and Human Services:

Agricultural Sciences: Business:

Communication and Mass Media:

Advanced Composition Creative Writing Sign Language Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Chinese & Russian)

• General Psychology • General Sociology

• General Anthropology

Activity: Weight Training and Conditioning, Racquetball, Jogging, Individual Fitness, Volleyball, Beginning Tennis, Badminton, Golf

• Health Promotion • Physical Education

• Agricultural Economics • Agronomy

• Animal Science • Horticulture

• Accounting • Economics • Finance

• Management • Marketing

• Public Speaking • Introduction to Broadcast Operations

• Introduction to Mass Media

• Ethnicity in America • Philosophy of Religion • The African World

• Human Sexuality • Recreation

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Track-1: Science and Mathematics, Course-Taking Sequence

Year - 2

Year - 1

Trimester–1 (Aug – Dec) Principles of Biology (4) English Composition I (3) Pre-Calculus (4) Chemistry I (4) Missouri Academy Seminar (1)

Trimester–2 (Jan – April)

Calculus I (4) Chemistry II (5) English Composition II (3) Humanities Elective (3) Academic and Career Pathways (0)

1st May session (Month of May)

Five or six courses are offered during the May session for the Missouri Academy and each student takes only one course: • General Microbiology (4) • Calculus II (5) • Computer Programming II (3) • Humanities (3)

16 credit hours

15 - 17 credit hours

3 - 5 credit hours

Trimester–3 (Aug – Dec)

Trimester–3 (Jan – April)

2nd May session (Month of May)

Classical Physics I (5) Calculus II (4) Literature (3) Oral Communication (3) College Application Process (0) 15 - 17 credit hours

Classical Physics II (5) Scientific Computing (3) Intro to American Government & Politics (3) General Microbiology (4) Colloquium (1) 15 - 17 credit hours

Five or six courses are offered during the May session for the Missouri Academy and each student takes only one course: • General Microbiology (4) • Calculus II (5) • Computer Programming II (3) • Humanities (3) • Classical Mechanics I (4) 3 - 5 credit hours

Track-2: Biomedical Sciences, Course-Taking Sequence

Year - 2

Year - 1

Trimester–1 (Aug – Dec) Principles of Biology (4) English Composition I (3) Pre-Calculus (4) Chemistry I (4) Missouri Academy Seminar (1)

Trimester–2 (Jan – April)

Calculus I (4) Chemistry II (5) English Composition II (3) Intro to Ethics: Bio-Medical Ethics (3) Academic and Career Pathways (0)

1st May session (Month of May)

Five or six courses are offered during the May session for the Missouri Academy and each student takes only one course: • General Microbiology (4) • Calculus II (5) • Computer Programming II (3)

15 - 17 credit hours

15 - 17 credit hours

3 - 5 credit hours

Trimester–3 (Aug – Dec)

Trimester–3 (Jan – April)

2nd May session (Month of May)

Classical Physics I (5) Probability & Statistics (3) Literature (3) Oral Communication (3) Genetics (4) College Application Process (0) 15 - 17 credit hours

Classical Physics II (5) Scientific Computing (3) Intro to American Government & Politics (3) Literature (3) Colloquium (1) 15 -17 credit hours

Five or six courses are offered during the May session for the Missouri Academy and each student takes only one course: • General Microbiology (4) • Calculus II (4) • Computer Programming II (3) • Humanities (3)

3 - 5 credit hours

Track-3: Engineering and Physics, Course-Taking Sequence

Year - 2

Year - 1

Trimester–1 (Aug – Dec) Principles of Biology (4) English Composition I (3) Pre-Calculus (4) Chemistry I (4) Missouri Academy Seminar (1)

Trimester–2 (Jan – April)

Calculus I (4) Chemistry II (5) English Composition II (3) Humanities Elective (3) Academic and Career Pathways (0)

1st May session (Month of May)

Five or six courses are offered in May for the Missouri Academy and each student takes only one course + Academy Seminar: • General Microbiology (4) • Calculus II (5) • Computer Programming II (3)

15 - 17 credit hours

15 -17 credit hours

3 - 5 credit hours

Trimester–3 (Aug – Dec)

Trimester–3 (Jan – April)

2nd May session (Month of May)

Classical Physics I (5) Calculus II (5) Oral Communication (3) Computer Programming I (3) College Application Process (0) 15 - 17 credit hours

Classical Physics II (5) Statics (3) Intro to American Government & Politics (3) Literature (3) Colloquium (1) 15 - 17 credit hours

Five or six courses are offered in May for the Missouri Academy and each student takes only one course + Academy Seminar: • Classical Mechanics I (4) • Humanities elective (3) 3 - 5 credit hours

Track-4: Computer Science, Course-Taking Sequence

Year - 2

Year - 1

Trimester–1 (Aug – Dec) Principles of Biology (4) English Composition I (3) Pre-Calculus (4) Chemistry I (4) Missouri Academy Seminar (1)

Calculus I (4) Chemistry II (5) English Composition II (3) Computer Programing I (3) Academic and Career Pathways (0)

1st May session (Month of May)

Five or six courses are offered in May for the Missouri Academy and each student takes only one course + Academy Seminar: • Computer Programming II (3)

15 - 17 credit hours

15 - 17 credit hours

3 - 5 credit hours

Trimester–3 (Aug – Dec)

Trimester–3 (Jan – April)

2nd May session (Month of May)

Classical Physics II (5) Network Fundamentals OR Database Systems (3) Intro to American Government & Politics (3) Literature (3) American History (3) Colloquium (1)

Five or six courses are offered in May for the Missouri Academy and each student takes only one course + Academy Seminar: • Humanities (3)

15 - 17 credit hours

3 - 5 credit hours

Classical Physics I (5) Data Structures (3) Discrete Mathematics (3) Oral Communication (3) College Application Process (0) 15 - 17 credit hours

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Trimester–2 (Jan – April)

Where do Missouri Academy graduates go to attend colleges/universities after they graduate from the Missouri Academy?

Cohort

Colleges and universities attended by Missouri Academy graduates

# of graduates

% at Missouri institutions

% in STEM majors

Missouri State University (1) Northwest Missouri State University (10) Rice University (1) Saint Louis University (1) Seattle University (1) St. Louis College of Pharmacy (1)

Truman State University (2) University of Arkansas– Fayetteville (1) University of California– Berkeley (3) University of Illinois– Urbana/Champaign (1) University of Missouri– Kansas City (3)

University of Missouri– Columbia (7) University of Oxford– England (1) University of Toronto (1) University of Virginia (1) Vassar College (1) Xavier University of Louisiana (1)

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66%

83%

Class of 2012

American University (1) Brigham Young University– Provo (1) Carnegie Mellon (1) Columbia University (1) Georgia Tech (1) Handong Global University (1) Missouri S&T (10)

New York University (1) Northwest Missouri State University (12) Oberlin College (1) Ohio State University (1) Rutgers University (2) St. Louis College of Pharmacy (1) Union College (1) US Air Force Academy (1)

University of California– Berkeley (7) University of Chicago (1) University of California– San Diego (1) University of Illinois– Urbana/Champaign (1) University of Kansas (1) University of Minnesota– Twin Cities (1)

University of Missouri– Columbia (2) University of Missouri– Kansas City (4) University of Missouri– St. Louis (1) University of Washington– Seattle (1) Washington University– St. Louis (1) William Jewel College (1)

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53%

95%

Class of 2013

Amherst College (1) Boston University (2) Brigham Young University (1) Cornell University (1) Creighton University (1) Georgia Tech (4) Harvard University (1) Johns Hopkins University (1) Missouri University of Science and Technology (8)

MidAmerica Nazarene University (1) Missouri State University (1) Missouri University of Science and Technology (4) New York University (1) Northwest Missouri State University (3) Pepperdine University (1) Rochester Institute of Technology (1)

Saint Louis University (1) Trinity University (1) Truman State University (3) University of Albany, SUNY (1) University of California– Berkeley (2) University of California– Los Angeles (1) University of Illinois– Urbana/Champaign (2) University of Missouri– Columbia (2)

University of Missouri– Kansas City (2) University of Missouri– Kansas City (Medicine) (1) University of Missouri– St. Louis (1) University of Oklahoma (1) University of Rhode Island (2) University of Washington– Seattle (2)

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39%

90%

Class of 2014

Case Western Reserve University (1) Colorado State University (1) Cornell University (1) Georgia Institute of Technology (1) Iowa State University (1) Johns Hopkins University (1) Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (3) McGill University (Canada) (1)

Missouri Southern State University (1) Missouri State University (1) North Carolina State University (1) Northwest Missouri State University (1) Pennsylvania State University (2) Rice University (1)Rochester Institute of Technology (1)

Saint Louis University (3) School of Art Institute of Chicago (1) State University of New York at Oswego (1) Truman State University (1) University of California–Davis (1) University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign (6) University of Iowa (1)

University of Kansas (1) University of Missouri– Columbia (4) University of Nevada Las Vegas (1) University of Pittsburgh (1) University of Rhode Island (1) University of Rochester (1) US Military Academy at West Point (1)

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41%

76%

Class of 2015

Cooper Union (1) Cornell University (2) Duke University (1) Georgia Institute of Technology (2) Hannibal LaGrange University (1) Johns Hopkins University (1) Korean Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (1) Missouri S&T (8) Arkansas State University (1) Boston College (1) Brown University (1) Case Western University (1) Clemson University (1) Creighton University (1) Fordham University (1) George Washington University (1) Georgia Tech. (1) Grinnell College (1) Hamilton College (1) La Sierra University (1) Maryville University of St. Louis (1)

Missouri State University (1) Missouri S&T (9) Northeastern University (1) Northwest Missouri State University (1) Purdue University (3) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute(1) St. Louis College of Pharmacy (1) Saint Louis University (1) The Ohio State University (1) Truman State University (2) University of California– Berkeley (2)

University of California– Davis (2) University of California– Irvine (1) University of California– Los Angeles (1) University of California– San Diego (2) University of California– Santa Barbara (1) University of California– Santa Cruz (1) University of Chicago (1) University of Illinois– Urbana/Champaign (5) University of Kansas (2)

University of Michigan (1) University of Missouri– Columbia (4) University of Missouri– Kansas City (2) University of Missouri– St. Louis (1) University of Nebraska– Lincoln (1) University of Pittsburgh (1) University of Rhode Island (1) University of Rochester (1) University of Washington– Seattle (1)

67

30%

87%

Class of 2016

The number of Missouri Academy graduates matriculating at that institution is indicated in parentheses.

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Housing

STUDENT LIFE

North Complex is the Missouri Academy residential building right in the middle of the university campus.

North Complex is a residential building right in the middle of the university campus. This building is the home of the Missouri Academy. It contains all the housing for Missouri Academy students (on 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors) and Missouri Academy administrative staff offices on first floor.

Each of the student residence floors has one or two live-in Residential Counselors (RC).

A Residential Counselor (RC) is an adult, with at least a bachelor’s degree and knowledgeable about working with adolescent teenagers, and must pass background checks to be certified to work. The function of an RC is to enrich the students’ personal, social, emotional and academic growth. An RC is a mentor, supervisor and disciplinarian.

Missouri Academy students have access to all facilities and services on the campus of Northwest Missouri State University – they can use tennis courts, basketball courts, gymnasium, soccer fields, the student union and intramural activities.

Because Missouri Academy students are underage, there are specific rules and policies governing their day-to-day lives while they are at the Missouri Academy. These rules and policies are different from those of traditional university students. Since Missouri Academy students are not permitted to bring vehicles to campus, the Missouri Academy staff will provide transportation to the local stores, airport and nearby cities/towns for a variety of activities.

Student rooms

We expect students to have roommates – two per room. Rooms are approximately 12 feet by 12 feet.

There are two beds that could be separate or bunked.

Each bed is about 7.5 feet by 4 feet. Two desks are provided per room. Students provide their own small refrigerator and/or microwave oven – we expect roommates to communicate and discuss who brings what and how they will share. Each student has a key to their room, as well as key/fob to their floor and to the building.

Food options

Missouri Academy students (like all other students) are required to purchase a meal plan. Students have the option of purchasing the Silver (base plan), Gold, or Platinum plans which are All-Access plans. All-Access meal plans will provide flexibility, convenience and unlimited access to the residential dining center in the Student Union called the Bearcat Commons. Instead of paying a la carte or using a meal “swipe” for two or three meals each day, the All-Access meal plans allow students to swipe and enter the Bearcat Commons whenever they choose.

The Bearcat Commons features a Mediterranean kitchen with hearth-baked pizza and pasta dishes, produce market and deli, an all-American grill, Tex Mex cuisine, fresh bakery and exhibition stations as well as a Mongolian grill.

Both the Gold and Platinum All-Access plans come with Resident Dollars, which can be used at any campus retail location, including Starbucks, Chickfil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Zen, Papa John’s (including on-campus delivery) and any vending machines across campus, plus Provisions on Demand (P.O.D.) convenience stores. The amount of Resident Dollars included in a student’s plan varies, depending on the plan chosen. If a student runs out of Resident Dollars, he or she can add more in increments of $25.

Resident Dollars will roll-over as long as the individual is a student at Northwest. Students are encouraged to watch for Resident Dollar promotions throughout the year. More information about the new meals plans can be found here: www.nwmissouri.edu/ admissions/mealplan.htm.

A fully furnished kitchen in North Complex (the Missouri Academy residence hall) is also available for students if they choose to cook.

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES There are a lot of extra-curricular activities available to enrich the lives of students at the Missouri Academy.

Below is a listing of many of these activities:

Model United Nations (MUN):

Model United Nations is a simulation or role-playing of the activities or proceedings of the United Nations. The goal for students in Model-UN is to learn more civic engagement, effective communication, globalization and multilateral diplomacy. Students take on roles as foreign diplomats and participate in a simulated session of an inter-governmental organization.

FIRST Robotics:

FIRST Robotics gives students in middle and high school opportunities to learn about science and technology by gaining hands-on knowledge with designing and building a robotic device.

Students compete against other high school students in “games” designed to be varsity sports catered to the robotic athletes.

Mathematics team:

This is an opportunity for individuals and teams to develop, refine and sharpen skills in mathematics. Missouri Academy students participate in regional and statewide competitions through the Great Plains Math League and the AMC.

Diversity club:

The Diversity club develops and creates activities that promote tolerance and appreciation of differences within and among students of different races, ethnicities, backgrounds, etc.

Community service:

The Missouri Academy is committed to student development, and instills the principles of Integrity and Quality within its students, thus preparing them to contribute to society in ethical and meaningful ways. One way to contribute to society in meaningful ways is to be involved in public work for the public good. Students are involved in a wide range of community service experiences.

Envirothon:

Envirothon is a natural resource education program for high school students that stimulates, reinforces, and enhances students’ interest in the environment and our state’s natural resources. Teams of high school students compete in five categories: Soils/Land Use, Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife, and Current Environmental Issue. In addition to written tests, the teams also present an oral presentation solving a specific natural resource issue.

Missouri Academy yearbook:

Yearbook editors meet every week throughout the academic year to layout, write, edit and publish the yearbook. Yearbook is not a course-for-credit (as in many traditional high school settings).

Missouri Academy students working on the yearbook do not receive any credit for their effort other than the support they receive from staff and their peers, and the satisfaction of capturing and preserving the wonderful memories of the year.

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA):

FBLA is a career and technical student organization for all high school students participating in business programs. The Missouri Academy FBLA (local chapter) competes at the district and statewide level, some qualifying for the national competition.

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Student Government Association (SGA):

The SGA is a governance body overseeing most student clubs and organizations, providing a vessel for change at the Missouri Academy, interacting with other groups on campus, and engaging Missouri Academy students in their experience.

Science Olympiad:

In Science Olympiad, high school students (individually and in teams) compete in events and activities regarding various aspects of scientific disciplines, including earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, and engineering.

Residence Hall Association (RHA):

RHA is a campus-wide residence hall government organization, led by four executive officer positions. The general body consists of representatives from each of the 10 residence halls and complexes.

Students also participate in one of three committees (Betterment, Events, and Recruitment & Retention). RHA’s purpose is to provide a voice for all on-campus residents, and to represent the residents to Residential Life and other administrators at Northwest Missouri State University.

Prom and Dance:

Missouri Academy students on the Prom and Dance committee have an opportunity to be involved in creating social dances at the Missouri Academy. The Prom and Dance committee meets every week to plan, organize and run dances including – Halloween Dances, Semi-Formals and Prom dances, and many others.

TV & Video club:

A new club at the Missouri Academy, students will work together to create short films and promotional videos. Students will be able to engage in the scripting, shooting, and editing process for short film production.

Science Journal club:

The Missouri Academy Science Journal serves as an opportunity for students to research, write and publish scientific articles in a journal reviewed and edited by fellow students.

BETA club:

The National Beta Club promotes the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among students.

The Beta Club recognizes and honors high academic achievement as well as service to the community. In the past, the local chapter has partnered with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Maryville to help launch clothing drive. The club also participated in the state BETA Club Convention in Branson, Missouri.

Undergraduate research:

Missouri Academy students have an opportunity to participate in undergraduate research either throughout the school year or during the summer months. Research activities are performed under the mentorship of professors.

ADMISSION AND SELECTION Who is eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply to the Missouri Academy for the Class of 2019, beginning in July 2017, a student/candidate must: n be currently in 9th or 10th or 11th grade of high school, AND n have a birthdate in 2000, 2001 or 2002.

Students/candidates in 9th grade of high school will be considered only under special circumstances (see below for the special circumstances). The curriculum at the Missouri Academy is rigorous and difficult, and consists of all university courses taught by university professors at Northwest Missouri State University. Therefore, students selected to attend the Missouri Academy must be academically talented, high-performing and must be prepared to assume high level of responsibility.

What are the selection criteria used for admission?

Evaluation/Selection Criteria

1. Evaluation of 9th - 10th grades (or equivalent) academic transcript (25 points)

a. Applicant must have taken or are currently taking the following subjects and show high performance in the classroom, i.e. mostly “A’s” and some “B’s” or equivalent performance: advanced mathematics, science (chemistry & biology), and English.

b. Applicants ranked in the top 5-10% are generally preferable.

2. Score on the Missouri Academy Entrance Examination (MAEE) (25 points)

This entrance exam has two parts: the English section and the Mathematics section. The English section is 60 minutes long and contains has a ‘Reading’ sub-section and an ‘Essay’ sub-section. The Mathematics section is also 60 minutes and contains 25 multiple-choice questions.

3. Performance at the Interview (20 points)

The purpose of the interview is to determine the applicant’s facility with the English language. We want to determine the applicant’s level of comfort with conversational English. We will focus on how well the applicant understands the questions/comments and how well we understand the applicant’s responses, comments and explanations.

4. TOEFL or IELTS (20 points)

TOEFL or IELTS Score: the applicant must have a minimum Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) score of 75. Alternatively, the applicant can take and submit an IELTS score (minimum Band 6.0).

5. Other Factors (10 points)

a. Evaluations from two teachers: Teacher evaluations forms can be obtained from the Missouri Academy website at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/masmc/PDF/App_TeacherAdmin.pdf. The teachers will complete them and send them directly to Dr. Cleo Samudzi as specified on the evaluation forms. No other letter of recommendation will be used. (5 points) b. The applicant is expected to submit evidence of awards and honors received during the 9th and 10th grades ONLY. (5 points)

Total = 100 points

The two top candidates (from each country) with the highest points will receive the two top scholarships

Students/candidates who receive a total score of 70 or higher (in the five criteria above) will be accepted for admission to the Missouri Academy. The Missouri Academy does not require SAT or ACT scores from international students for selection/admission purposes.

However, the Missouri Academy requires these tests (ACT or SAT) for those international students interested in applying for the TWO partial scholarships available.

Special Selection Criteria for 9th Graders

Students/candidates who have only completed 9th grade of high school and wish to be considered for the Class of 2019 must: n Complete the five selection criteria described above and demonstrate very high performance in all five criteria, AND n Take the ACT or SAT test and receive a minimum ACT composite score of 26 and a math sub-score of 26 (minimum SAT: Critical Reading = 600 and Mathematics = 650).

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COST OF

The following information provides you with financial detail that will help you plan for study in the United States at Northwest Missouri State University at the Missouri Academy. Each academic year is divided into the three terms. For the 2017 - 2018 academic year, the terms are: n First semester: August 28, 2017 – December 15, 2017 n Second semester: January 8, 2018 – April 27, 2018 n May session: April 30, 2018 – May 25, 2018 There are six categories of expenses associated with enrolling at the Missouri Academy; (1) Costs associated with the Introduction to College Writing course. This is a preparatory course for international students taken from July 24, 2017 through August 18, 2017; (2) Tuition and Fees; (3) Housing Cost; (4) Meal Plan; (5) Miscellaneous Expenses and Personal Costs; and (6) Health Insurance. Expenses for these categories are described below:

1. Costs for the Introduction to College Writing course (English 110):

International students will be expected to arrive in Maryville on July 21-22, 2017, to participate in the Cultural Transition Program (CTP).

They will stay in North Complex (the Missouri Academy residence hall). Students are expected to pay for the cost of the college writing course (July 24 – August 18) as well as their food and lodging. Any scholarships awarded to students by the Missouri Academy will start on August 25, 2017. International students are expected to enroll in this introductory college writing course during their first year ONLY – they do not need to take this course again at the beginning of their second year.

Estimated Costs from July 21, 2017, to August 18, 2017: Cost of food & transportation during CTP =$ 824 Cost of lodging =$ 617 Cost of the English course =$ 1,550 Health Insurance (for summer) =$ 112 Program Fee =$ 18 Total costs =$ 3,121

2. Tuition/fees (include most textbooks):

a. The tuition rate for in-state Missouri residents is $305.96 per credit hour; the rate for non-Missouri students (or out-of-state students) for the 2017–2018 academic year is $516.64 per credit hour. b. Missouri Academy students take about 36.5 credit hours during their first year. Thus, the total tuition/fees for out-of-state students is approximately $18,857 for the 2017–2018 academic year. All students are also assessed a Missouri Academy Program fee at the rate of $6 per credit hour – that will be about $219 for the first year. c. Limited merit-based scholarships are available. Students receiving this scholarship must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 to keep the scholarship. All students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 to remain in the program.

3. Housing cost (room):

a. The room cost for the 2017-2018 academic year is estimated to be $5,701, and is based on double-occupancy. b. Limited merit-based scholarships are available. Students receiving this scholarship must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 to keep the scholarship. All students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.75 to remain in the program.

4. Meal plan (board):

All students are required to purchase their own meal plan (board). The Silver Meal Plan is estimated to be $3,974 for the 2017–2018 academic year. Two other Meal Plans are available: the Platinum and Gold Plans – both more expensive than the Silver Meal Plan.

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ATTENDING 5. Miscellaneous Expenses/ Personal Costs

Students are responsible for transportation and personal expenses. Personal expenses while at the Missouri Academy are approximately $1,700 – $2,200 per academic year. Below are estimates only of miscellaneous/personal expenses including: n Housing pre-payment (a one-time fee of $150) n Yearbook ($65) (optional); Printing, photo-copying, ($90); Laundry ($102); Shuttle charges for various trips ($350) n Personal expenses, telephone costs, etc. ($783 – $1,283) n Please add costs associated with traveling back and forth to your home on long holiday breaks (winter & summer).

These costs are not included in the $1,700 – $2,200 per academic year miscellaneous expenses/personal costs.

6. Health Insurance

ALL students at Northwest Missouri State University and the Missouri Academy must have Health Insurance to cover the extremely high cost of medical care in the United States.

International students who attend the Missouri Academy must

purchase a health insurance policy through Northwest Missouri State University. Costs for insurance plans offered through Northwest Missouri State University start at approximately $1,200 per student per calendar year.

The Health Fee is built into the $516.64 per credit hour tuition/ fees rate. The purpose of the Health Fee is to cover the costs of routine visits to the University Health Center Services (located on campus) for minor health issues. In most cases, it is suggested that students use the Health Center on campus as their initial step in receiving health care. The Health Center is set up to handle routine infections, illnesses and injuries. The Health Fee does not cover any medicines that may be prescribed or tests that may be run. Prescriptions will need to be filled at a pharmacy in Maryville, at the expense of the student or his/her Health Insurance. Tests run by the Health Center will be billed to student accounts. In the event that the Health Center refers a student for further care with local medical doctors/physicians or to the hospital emergency room, these costs are also at the expense of the student or his/her Health Insurance.

[All costs are based on the 2016–2017 academic year. Costs for the 2017– 2018 academic year will be set by the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents in April 2017. It is likely that there will be some increase (1-3%) in costs.]

7. Chart Showing Costs and Partial Scholarships Available First Place Scholarship *Total Tuition for 1 year

(In-state rate of $305.96/credit and Out-of-state rate of $516.64/credit)

Second Place Scholarship

No Scholarships

$11,168

$11,168

$18,857

(Scholarship = $7,410)

(Scholarship = $7,410)

(Scholarship = $0)

International Student Services Fee

$60

$60

$60

Program Fee; for 1 year

$219

$219

$219

Room (Housing) for 1 year

$0

$2,842

$5,683

(100% Scholarship = $5,683)

(50% Scholarship = $2,842)

(0% Scholarship = $0)

Board (Food) for 1 year

$3,974

$3,974

$3,974

**Total for 1 year

$15,421

$18,263

$28,793

9-monthly installments (August - May)

$1,713

$2,029

$3,199

Cultural Transition Program (CTP): First-year Only

$2,982

$2,982

$2,982

*Tuition is based on 36.5 credits per year **One year = One academic year from August to May.

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