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IMSA SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR EARLY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM

AURORA-Registration is now open for ninth-graders in Chicago to participate in the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)’s Early Involvement Program (EIP).

In its 13th year, EIP is designed to help African-American, Latino and economically disadvantaged students improve their mathematics, science and communications skills as well as increase their competitiveness if they choose to apply to IMSA.

Held at DePaul University’s Chicago Loop campus, the Saturday sessions (November 8-February 21) include discovery-based and collaborative activities, as well as some preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test. Students develop research, decision-making, and self-motivation skills while studying mathematics, science and English. Students also will attend an all-day retreat at IMSA (December 13).

Students currently in the ninth grade who reside in Chicago are eligible to apply for the program. Applications can be downloaded from the IMSA website at www.imsa.edu/team/admissions/eettoknow/eipapp2003.pdf. Students can also request to have an application mailed to them by calling the IMSA Admissions Office at (630) 907-5059. Deadline to apply is October 15,2003. EIP is supported by the generosity of donors to the IMSA Fund for Advancement of Education.

Located in Aurora, I1linois, the I1linois Mathematics and Science Academy is an intemationally-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 I1linois students in grades 10-12. More than 16,000 teachers and 23,000 students in Illinois and beyond have benefited from IMSA’s professional development and enrichment programs. IMSA serves the people of Illinois through innovative instructional programs, public and private partnerships, policy leadership and action research.

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