Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing

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The Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing (MASMC) is a two-year residential early college entrance program for gifted high school students at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, replacing the junior and senior years of high school. It provides an opportunity for students with a passion for math and science to get ahead in a college career, earning both a high school diploma and an Associate of Science degree.

Academic

Pros

  • College-level curriculum
  • Less time in class
  • Less busy work
  • Take care of high school core classes and college general education requirements at the same time
  • Many Missouri schools will transfer most or all of credit earned

Cons

  • No competitions with other high schools due to state regulations (but students can form intramural sports teams)
  • NWMSU credit may not transfer to the most prestigious universities
  • NWMSU not as math and science oriented as universities like UMR


Social/Other

Pros

  • Living away from home and parents
  • Opportunities to meet new people
  • Living with other people your age
  • Generally less 'high school' activity such as cliques, stereotyping, and immature behavor (although there are exceptions to this)
  • Increased independence
  • The campus is an arboretum, so it is full of delicious trees (I don't mean for eating, but I suppose you can).

Cons

  • Living away from home and parents
  • Dificulty maintaining relationships outside the Academy
  • Lack of amenities in Maryville
  • Many restrictive rules
    • No internet after 12 (except on weekends)
    • No cars (but transportation is provided)
    • Students are not alowed to go certain places such as res. halls.
    • Students are often required to 'check in' and have several curfews


Editorial Note: The academy was not intended as an opportunity to get ahead in one's college career. The goal was to "graduate scholars who are both academically and developmentally prepared to succeed in the best college and university science, mathematics and technology programs". While you do receive an AS and a high school diploma, the "best" colleges and universities often won't accept most of the college credit you do earn at Northwest Missouri State University, and I suggest that it be looked on as an educational opportunity, not as cheap college credit, even though Dean Samudzi seems to view it this way.

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