MISSOURI ACADEMY Science Mathematics Computing
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
International Viewbook
2015 - 2016 EDITION
Welcome to Northwest Missouri State University
Table of contents 4 Welcome 5 Why Missouri Academy 6 Missouri Academy curriculum 10 Student life 13 Admissions and selection 14 Cost of attending
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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, well-rounded 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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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 college? 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 $35,000. n Students who successfully complete the program 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 colleges and universities
USA traditional high school path
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: 67–76 credits
Year 3: 90–96 credits
Year 4: 120–124 credits 5
Missouri Academy curriculum Required Common Core courses Discipline
Course
Science: Biological/Life Sciences
Course credits
Total credits
Principles of Biology (04-106 and 04-107)
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Chemical Sciences
Chemistry I (24-114 and 24-115) Chemistry II (24-116 and 24-117)
4 5
Physical Sciences
Classical Physics I (25-120 and 25-121) Classical Physics II (25-230 and 25-231)
5 5
Mathematics:
Pre-Calculus (17-117) Calculus I (17-120)
4 4
8 credit hours
Computer Science:
Computer Programming (44-141)
3
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)
3
Introduction to American Government and Politics (34-102)
3
Seminar (1st year students) Colloquium (2nd year students)
1 1
2 credit hours
54
54 credit hours
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 choose one of the following four track 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
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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68
68 credit hours
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 www.nwmissouri.edu/academics/catalog. Department at Northwest Missouri State University
General elective options: disciplines and courses
Natural Sciences:
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, Computer Science and Information Systems:
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
English and Modern Languages:
• • • •
• • • •
Humanities and Social Sciences:
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
Fine and Performing Arts:
Theatre: Theatre Appreciation, Theatre History
Music: • People and Cultures of the World • Ethnicity in America • History • Philosophy of Religion • Political Science • The African World • Introduction to Criminal Justice
Multi ethnic Literature of the US American Literature: Beginnings to 1865 American Literature: 1865 to present Technical Writing
Art: Art Appreciation, Survey of Art, Art History, Ceramics, Drawing, Graphic Design, Painting, Photography, Printmaking
Advanced Composition Creative Writing Sign Language Foreign Language (French, Spanish, Chinese & Russian)
Behavioral Sciences:
• General Psychology • General Sociology • General Anthropology
Health and Human Services:
Activity: Weight Training and Conditioning, Racquetball, Jogging, Individual Fitness, Volleyball, Beginning Tennis, Badminton, Golf
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Agricultural Sciences:
• Agricultural Economics • Agronomy
• Animal Science • Horticulture
Business:
• Accounting • Economics • Finance
• Management • Marketing
Communication and Mass Media:
• Public Speaking • Introduction to Broadcast Operations • Introduction to Mass Media
Health Promotion Human Sexuality Physical Education 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) Seminar for 1st year students (0)
Trimester–2 (Jan – April) Calculus I (4) Chemistry II (5) English Composition II (3) Humanities Elective (3) Seminar for 1st year students (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 (4) • Computer Programming II (3) • Humanities (3) • Academy Seminar (1)
15 credit hours
15 credit hours
4 or 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) Colloquium for 2nd year students (0) 15 credit hours
Classical Physics II (5) Scientific Computing (3) Intro to American Government & Politics (3) General Microbiology (4) Colloquium for 2nd year students (0)
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 (4) • Computer Programming II (3) • Humanities (3) • Classical Mechanics I (4) • Academy Colloquium (1)
15 credit hours
4 or 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) Seminar for 1st year students (0)
Trimester–2 (Jan – April) Calculus I (4) Chemistry II (5) English Composition II (3) Intro to Ethics: Bio-Medical Ethics (3) Seminar for 1st year students (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 (4) • Computer Programming II (3) • Academy Seminar (1)
15 credit hours
15 credit hours
4 or 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) Colloquium for 2nd year students (0) 14 credit hours
Classical Physics II (5) Scientific Computing (3) Intro to American Government & Politics (3) General Microbiology (4) Colloquium for 2nd year students (0)
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 (4) • Computer Programming II (3) • Humanities (3) • Classical Mechanics I (4) • Academy Colloquium (1)
15 credit hours
4 or 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) Seminar for 1st year students (0)
Trimester–2 (Jan – April) Calculus I (4) Chemistry II (5) English Composition II (3) Humanities Elective (3) Seminar for 1st year students (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 (4) • Computer Programming II (3) • Academy Seminar (1)
15 credit hours
15 credit hours
4 or 5 credit hours
Trimester–3 (Aug – Dec)
Trimester–3 (Jan – April)
2nd May session (Month of May)
Classical Physics I (5) Calculus II (4) Oral Communication (3) Computer Programming I (3) Colloquium for 2nd year students (0) 15 credit hours
Classical Physics II (5) Statics (3) Intro to American Government & Politics (3) Literature (3) Colloquium for 2nd year students (0)
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) • Academy Colloquium (1)
14 credit hours
5 credit hours
Track-4: Computer Science, Course-Taking Sequence
Year - 2
Year - 1
Trimester–1 (Aug – Dec)
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Principles of Biology (4) English Composition I (3) Pre-Calculus (4) Chemistry I (4) Seminar for 1st year students (0)
Trimester–2 (Jan – April) Calculus I (4) Chemistry II (5) English Composition II (3) Humanities Elective (3) Seminar for 1st year students (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) • Academy Seminar (1)
15 credit hours
15 credit hours
4 credit hours
Trimester–3 (Aug – Dec)
Trimester–3 (Jan – April)
2nd May session (Month of May)
Classical Physics I (5) Data Structures (3) Discrete Mathematics (3) Oral Communication (3) Colloquium for 2nd year students (0)
Classical Physics II (5) Network Fundamentals OR Database Systems (3) Intro to American Government & Politics (3) Literature (3) American History (3) Colloquium for 2nd year students (0)
14 credit hours
17 credit hours
Five or six courses are offered in May for the Missouri Academy and each student takes only one course + Academy Seminar: • Humanities (3) • Academy Colloquium (1)
4 credit hours
Where do Missouri Academy graduates go to attend colleges/ universities after they graduate from the Missouri Academy? Cohort
Class of 2012
Class of 2013
Class of 2014
Class of 2015
Colleges and universities attended by Missouri Academy graduates
# of graduates
% at Missouri institutions
% in STEM majors
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)
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%
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)
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%
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)
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%
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) 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%
The number of Missouri Academy graduates matriculating at the institution is indicated in parentheses.
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Student life Housing
Student rooms
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.
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.
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 under-age, 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.
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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, Chick-fil-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):
qualifying for the national competition.
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.
Student Government Association (SGA):
FIRST Robotics:
Science Olympiad:
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.
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.
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 coursefor-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
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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.
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 To be eligible to apply to the Missouri Academy and enroll beginning in July 2016, a student/candidate must: n be currently in 9th or 10th grade of high school n have a birthdate in 1999, 2000 or 2001 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 and very high performing. Hence, the Missouri Academy uses the following criteria for selection and admission:
1. Evaluation of 9th and 10th grade academic transcript (25 points):
4. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (20 points):
The Missouri Academy Admissions Committee examines the student academic transcript to see if the student has taken courses in advanced level algebra or higher level geometry and/or trigonometry or other mathematics courses; chemistry; biology and English. The committee looks to see if the student performed very well, i.e. mostly A’s and a few B’s or a high grade point average. The committee also looks at the student’s class rank. Students ranked in the top 5–10% are preferred.
All international students are expected to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (or TOEFL) or the IELTS test. You must register and take this test as soon as possible. The minimum acceptable score on the Internet-Based TOEFL (iBT) is 72. The minimum acceptable score on the IELTS is an average of 6.0. You should go online; create an account and register to take the TOEFL test as soon as possible.
2. Score on the Missouri Academy Entrance Examination (MAEE) (25 points): The Missouri Academy has its own entrance exam called the Missouri Academy Entrance Exam (MAEE). The MAEE has two parts: the English section and the Mathematics section. The English section carries 60% of the points and the Mathematics carries 40%.
3. Performance at the interview (20 points): All international students must have a face-to-face or Skype interview with Missouri Academy staff members. The purpose of the interview is to determine the candidate’s facility with the English language. We want to determine the candidate’s level of comfort with conversational English. We will focus on how well the candidate understands the questions/comments and how well we understand the candidate’s responses.
5. Other factors (10 points): a. Evaluations from two teachers (5 points). The Missouri Academy will provide the student with an evaluation form for the student/ candidate. The student/candidate will ask two teachers to complete the evaluation form and send it directly to the Missouri Academy either electronically or by regular mail. b. Awards and Honors received in 9th and 10th grades (5 points). The student/candidate must show evidence of participation and recognition in curricular and extra-curricular activities. Students/candidates who receive a total minimum score of 70 (out of 100) will be accepted for admission to the Missouri Academy. The Missouri Academy does not require SAT or ACT scores from international students for admission/selection purposes. However, we do require these tests (ACT or SAT) for those international students interested in applying for the TWO partial scholarships available. For scholarship consideration,a minimum ACT and SAT scores are shown in the chart below: SAT Critical Reading: 500 Mathematics: 650
ACT Composite: 23 Mathematics: 24
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Cost of attending 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 2016-2017 academic year, the terms are: • First semester: August 29, 2016 – December 16, 2016 • Second semester: January 9, 2017 – April 28, 2017 • May session: May 1, 2017 – May 26, 2017
2. Tuition/fees (include most textbooks): a. The tuition rate for in-state Missouri residents is $281.96 per credit hour; the rate for non-Missouri students (or out-of-state students) for the 2015-2016 academic year is $492.64 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 $17,981 for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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 25, 2016 through August 19, 2016; (2) Tuition and Fees; (3) Housing Cost; (4) Meal Plan; (5) Miscellaneous Expenses and Personal Costs; and (5) Health Insurance. Expenses for these categories are described below:
c. All students are also assessed a Missouri Academy Program fee at the rate of $6 per credit hour (i.e. about $219 for the first year based on 36.5 credits per year).
1. Costs for the Introduction to College Writing course (English 110):
e. 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.
International students will be expected to arrive in Maryville on Friday, July 22, 2016, 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 25 – August 19) as well as their food and lodging. Any scholarships awarded to students by the Missouri Academy will start on August 26, 2016. 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 22, 2016, to August 19, 2016: Cost of food & transportation during CTP = $ 824 Cost of lodging = $ 585 Cost of the English course = $1,478 Health Insurance (for summer) = $ 77 Program Fee = $ 18 Total costs = $2,982
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d. International Undergraduate Student Services Fee of $30 per trimester ($30 in Fall Trimester and $30 in Spring Trimester = $60 per academic year)
3. Housing cost (room): a. The room cost for the 2016-2017 academic year is estimated to be $5,669, 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 $3,900 for the 2016-2017 academic year. Two other Meal Plans are available: the Platinum and Gold Plans – both more expensive than the Silver Meal Plan.
5. Miscellaneous expenses/personal costs:
State University. Costs for insurance plans offered through Northwest Missouri State University start at approximately $1,200 per student per calendar year.
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.
The Health Fee is built into the $492.64 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.
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
[All costs are based on the 2015-2016 academic year. Costs for the 2016-2017 academic year will be set by the Northwest Missouri State University Board of Regents in April 2016. It is likely that there will be some increase (1%-3%) in costs.]
1st Place Scholarship
2nd Place Scholarship
No Scholarships
$2,982
$2,982
$2,982
$10,292 (Scholarship = $7,689)
$10,292 (Scholarship = $7,689)
$17,981 (Scholarship = $0)
International Student Services Fee
$60
$60
$60
Program Fee; for 1 year
$219
$219
$219
$0 (100% Scholarship = $5,669)
$2,835 (50% Scholarship = $2,835)
$5,669 (0% Scholarship = $0)
$3,900
$3,900
$3,900
$14,471†
$17,306†
$27,829†
$1,608
$1,923
$3,092
Costs of Attending Cultural Transition Program (CTP): One-time fee: First-year Only (July & August) *Total tuition for 1 year (Aug. – May)
(In-state rate of 281.96/credit and Out-of-state rate of 492.64/credit)
Room (Housing) for 1 year Board (Food) for 1 year **Total for 1 year 9-montly installments (August – May) †
Does not include CTP (First year fee only) *Tuition is based on 36.5 credits per year **One year = One academic year from August to May.
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