Midwest High School Scholars Analytics Academy for Underrepresented Groups

The one-week program is designed especially for above-average African-American, Hispanic, and Native American high school students who excel in mathematics, enjoy learning, and like to solve complicated problems.

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2020 MHSSAA program dates
Sunday, July 12 - Friday, July 17

Midwest High School Scholars Analytics Academy 2020 schedule

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Special Features

Tour Illinois State University campus
Hear insurance, analysts, and actuaries explain what they do
Take field trips to observe professionals at work
Meet Illinois State University students
Talk to professionals about career and job opportunities in analytics
Learn about Illinois State University
Learn more about the Department of Mathematics
Learn more about the Actuarial Science Program
Learn more about the Katie School of Insurance and Risk Management

Click here to read testimonials from Samantha Buresch, Gloria Mascote, and Brandon Stevens who are past participants!

Application Procedure

Enrollment is limited to 14 students. Completed applications, including a letter of recommendation from the student's mathematics teacher or principal and a grade transcript, must be submitted by April 1, 2020, to be considered for a scholarship to the program. Preference will be given to students who excel in mathematics, enjoy being intellectually challenged, and receive a lot of satisfaction out of applying their analytical skills to solve problems. All applicants will be notified of their status by May 1, 2020. Priority will be given to current sophomores and juniors, but all class levels in high school will be considered.