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Welcome to (MS)2

Mathematics & Science for Minority Students

‐ A Phillips Academy Outreach Program

Agenda

• Program Overview
• Eligibility Criteria
• Application Requirements
• Admissions Timeline
• Q & A

What is it?

• 3‐summer residential program
• 5‐weeks of STEM enrichment

(Math, Science, English/ College Counseling)

• Held on the Phillips Academy

500 acre campus in Andover, Mass.

• Free – including airfare

Program Dates: Tuesday, June 29‐Sunday, August 1, 2021

A Day In The Life

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE 7:00‐7:45 am Breakfast 7:45‐8:00 am Morning Meeting 8:30‐10:20 am Math or Science 10:30‐12:20 pm Math or Science 12:20‐1:10 pm Lunch 1:15‐2:00 pm English/College Counseling 2:10‐2:55 pm Computer Science, Forensics or Robotics 3:30‐5:30 pm Afternoon Activities/Sports 5:30‐6:30 pm Dinner 6:45‐9:15 pm Evening Study Halls 9:30 pm Dorm Sign In *Saturday Classes: 8:30‐11:30 am followed by afternoon field trips and

• n‐campus activities

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a 9th grade student
• Are one of three under‐represented populations in the STEM field:

African American, Hispanic/Latinx, or Native American

• Attend a public high school/charter school in an eligible city or a

tribal school

• Have a demonstrated financial need

Who can apply?

Where We Come From

American Indian Reservations Atlanta Baltimore Boston Chicago Cleveland Fort Worth Louisville Lawrence, Mass. Memphis New York City Washington, DC

• 1. Complete Online Application – www.andover.edu/ms2
• Applicant’s Personal Essays
• Teacher Recommendations (Math, Science, Guidance Counselor and

Supplemental)

• Parent/Guardian Essay
• Parent/Guardian Financial Statement (Income Verification)

2. Complete Online Math Assessment 3. Application Deadline – December 31st

How to apply?

When are decisions made?

• Feb. 1

Finalist Notification

Feb.‐March

Finalist Interviews

April 3

Decision Notification More than 400 students apply, of which approximately 100 are chosen as finalists to be interviewed, with 30‐35 scholars selected to be part of this transformative program.

• Meet eligibility criteria
• Demonstrated interest in math and science
• Strong teacher recommendations
• Academic achievement
• Personal motivation
• Thrive in residential setting

Scholar Profile

Website: www.andover.edu/ms2 Email: ms2@andover.edu Phone: (978) 749‐4402

Questions?

“Come Join (MS)2” Video

www.andover.edu/ms2