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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 on‐campus activities

Who can apply? Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: • Be a 9 th 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

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

How to apply? 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 Application Deadline – December 31 st 3.

When are decisions made? Feb.‐March April 3 Feb. 1 Finalist Notification Decision Notification Finalist Interviews 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.

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

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

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