1. Advantages for high school students attending this school:
n The curriculum provides students with a balanced strong understanding of fundamental concepts that form the foundations of
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (or STEM) careers. Students interested in non-STEM careers also benefit
from this curriculum.
n All courses taught by university professors who are experts in their fields: 77% of the professors who teach courses that
make up the Missouri Academy 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 high 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: i.e. greater 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. Most of their credits transfer to most US colleges and universities.
n The Missouri Academy students live and learn under the guidance and watchful eyes capable professionals – the Missouri
Academy staff.
HERE IS HOW IT WORKS
USA TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PATH
Grade 12
MASMC
Year 2:
68–76 credits
Year 4:
120–124
creditsMISSOURI ACADEMY PATH
USA colleges and
universities
(All university courses, no AP or IB courses)
Grade 9
Grade 9 Grade 10 MASMC
Year 1:
36 credits
Grade 10 Grade 11
Year 1:
30–36
credits
Year 2:
60–66
credits
Year 3:
90–96
credits
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 11th
and 12th
graders, 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 final two 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-college program) in the nation, and the only one in Missouri. By most measures, the school has been very
successful since its inception in August 2000.

2. All courses are regular university courses taught by university professors. Missouri Academy students sit in the same
classrooms with traditional university students, and the classroom/coursework expectations are the same for all students.
Missouri Academy students are required to take all the ‘required common core’ courses (the left table), then they are also
required to pick one of the four tracks (blocks on the right side):
54 credits of required common core + 14/15 credits from one of the tracks = 68/69 credits needed to graduate
MISSOURI ACADEMY CURRICULUM
Required Common Core courses
Science: Principles of Biology (4)
Chemistry I (4)
Chemistry II (5)
Classical Physics I (5)
Classical Physics II (5)
Mathematics: Pre-Calculus (4)
Calculus I (4)
Computer Science: Computer Programming (3)
English/
Communication:
Composition I (3)
Composition II (3)
Literature (3)
Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3)
Social Science and
Humanities:
America–A Historical Survey (3)
Introduction to American Government
and Politics (3)
Humanities elective within each Track
Seminar/
Colloquium:
Missouri Academy Seminar (1st
year) (1)
Colloquium (2nd
year) (1)
Tracks Course name
Track-1:
Science and
Mathematics
General Microbiology (4) OR Genetics (4)
Scientific Computing (3)
Calculus II (5)
Humanities elective (3)
Track-2:
Biomedical
Sciences
General Microbiology (4)
Genetics (4)
Probability & Statistics (3)
Introduction to Ethics: Bio-Medical Ethics (3)
Track-3:
Engineering
and Physics
Calculus II (5)
Classical Mechanics I (4)
Statistics (3)
Humanities elective (3)
Track-4
Computer
Sciences
Computer Programming II (3)
Data Structures (3)
Discrete Mathematics (3)
Network Fundamentals (3) OR Database
Systems (3)
Humanities elective (3)
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
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)
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)
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 University of Science and
Technology (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–
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)
Class
of 2016
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 University of Science and
Technology (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)
The number of Missouri Academy graduates matriculating at that institution is indicated in parentheses.

3. STUDENT LIFE
North Complex is the Missouri Academy 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 as well as
staff offices. Each of the student residence floors has one
or two live-in Residential Counselors (RC). An 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 and supervisor.
An RC communicates directly with parents regarding the
progress and well-being of the students.
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 intra-
mural activities. There are many other academic and
non-academic extra-curricular activities available for all
students.
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. The Missouri Academy staff will
provide transportation to the local stores, airport and
nearby cities/towns for a variety of activities.
Chart showing costs of attending the Missouri Academy and limited merit-based partial scholarships available. Costs are based on students
taking 36.5 credits per school year. One school year begins in August and ends in May.
First Place Scholarship Second Place Scholarship No Scholarships
Total Tuition for 1 year
(In-state rate of $305.96/credit and
Out-of-state rate of $516.64/credit)
$11,168
(Scholarship = $7,410)
$11,168
(Scholarship = $7,410)
$18,857
(Scholarship = $0)
International Student Services Fee $60 $60 $60
Program Fee; for 1 year $219 $219 $219
Room (Housing) for 1 year $0
(100% Scholarship = $5,683)
$2,842
(50% Scholarship = $2,842)
$5,683
(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
COST OF ATTENDING

4. THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
877.398.4615 | 660.562.1960 | fax: 660.562.1856
email: masmc@nwmissouri.edu
nwmissouri.edu/MASMC
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).