@mrcw42 I think they would be ok with that, if it’s a good rec even if it is from someone old, it’ll be better than an uninvolved rec. I think they just mean current teachers since that is what I have heard when I’ve visited.
@Jolteon101 Don't quote me on this, but I am pretty sure that the only administrative things IMSA sees are your transcripts and teacher reviews, and transcripts don't usually contain anything regarding disciplinary actions. Also, in the case that IMSA does see this, it would probably depend on the severity of the offense.
SAT: 1200-1300 Range
GPA: 7th- 4.0 8th-3.75 9th-3.7-3.9
Extracurriculars: 7th- Mathletes, Wrestling, Track and Field,Jazz Band
8th- Wrestiling, You Be the Chemist, Track and Field, Mathletes, Jazz Band
9th- Scholastic Bowl, Math Team, Debate Team, Wrestling, Chess Team, Basketball, Jazz Band
Participation in Google Code-In Event and AMC
Ethnicity: Indian/Asian
Courses: I take Algebra 2/Trig (highest math in 9th grade), Honors English, AP Biology, Band, AP Computer Science Principles, PLTW, PE
I am also from the Chicagoland Area.
I have good relationships with my teachers, so I think the recommendations should be good and I might attend [email protected] My essays are great in my opinion.
I really want to get into this highschool. I just wanna know my chances.
I have a few questions about life at IMSA:
1. How much free time do you get?
2. Do you think a kid with social anxiety can survive there?
3. What are classes like? I've heard that the teachers there teach differently compared to a normal public high school. How is it different?
@lou123xX
1) Your free time depends on your workload, the amount of effort put into homework assignments, and of course, how much you procrastinate. For instance, I competed in a sport last semester and am doing several clubs this semester, and factoring in my tendency to procrastinate, I don't have much free time OTL My friends who have less classes than me do have more free time than me though, lol. Use any time you have, any of your free mods (whenever you don't have any classes that period/mod) to catch up on homework so you don't procrastinate as much (unless you're somebody like me who procrastinates a lot... hahaha).
2) While I tend to be reserved in situations, I can't say I have much knowledge in regards to social anxiety (anyone else who could explain better than me?), but I do think students at IMSA do get along pretty well.
3) While all of the teachers are exceptional, classes really depend on your teacher (in my opinion) due to their different styles. Expect all classes to be really fast paced and hard, and some teachers of the same discipline may give different amounts of homework (my first English teacher assigned little, but I'm currently drowning in, and procrastinating on, the multiple readings assignments from my current English teacher). As a sophomore, English and History are typically discussion based. Math is varying - MI-2 to MI-4 has a lot of worksheets, but classes after them have a textbook factor as well. For languages, whenever in the classroom you speak 24/7 that language. For instance, If you take Spanish, you speak Spanish the entire period.
@lou123xX
as to the social anxiety question, I know quite a bit about social anxiety, and at least a bit about IMSA (i've done a shadow day, tours, and I have a friend that goes there), and I think that you could make it work. I don't know how sever your social anxiety is, but as far as I can tell the interactions with people are about the same as a normal high school during the school day, and after the 'learning time' is over you can vary how much you talk with people. Obviously you would have to communicate at least some with your roommate, but other than that it seems like a normal life experience, in so being that you would have to talk to get someone to do something that you want (ie order food), and that would suck, but wouldn't be any different than how you would have to in real life. Other than that you would likely have to talk to your RC (Resident Counselor), teachers (if you need help or something), and other people that you choose to converse with. From what I can tell IMSA has a really supportive environment which would help you work around the social anxiety (keeping in mind they can't take away all interactions). Hope this helps!
So, I just heard that the IMSA campus has been shut down until the 29th as a result of an influenza outbreak. The admissions team mentioned in an email that they will not be able to update the application checklist as a result. I am pretty confused as to what's happening. Does anyone know the details, and how it impacts the application process? Thanks!
@mrcw42
Pretty sure since apps are what the staff deal with, students don't know details/how impactful it would be (unless I'm wrong, lol). I'd say imo to keep filling out/updating your app as you go, and finish up your essays and turn them in, if possible...
When you said "update the application checklist," do you mean applicants are not able to update their apps?
Replies to: IMSA Applicant Class of 2021
How does disciplinary action affect making IMSA, such as 3 bus write-ups and 1 In School Suspension, but nothing else.
I am thinking about applying in the future BTW...
SAT: 1200-1300 Range
GPA: 7th- 4.0 8th-3.75 9th-3.7-3.9
Extracurriculars: 7th- Mathletes, Wrestling, Track and Field,Jazz Band
8th- Wrestiling, You Be the Chemist, Track and Field, Mathletes, Jazz Band
9th- Scholastic Bowl, Math Team, Debate Team, Wrestling, Chess Team, Basketball, Jazz Band
Participation in Google Code-In Event and AMC
Ethnicity: Indian/Asian
Courses: I take Algebra 2/Trig (highest math in 9th grade), Honors English, AP Biology, Band, AP Computer Science Principles, PLTW, PE
I am also from the Chicagoland Area.
I have good relationships with my teachers, so I think the recommendations should be good and I might attend [email protected] My essays are great in my opinion.
I really want to get into this highschool. I just wanna know my chances.
Once again,
Thanks alot
1. How much free time do you get?
2. Do you think a kid with social anxiety can survive there?
3. What are classes like? I've heard that the teachers there teach differently compared to a normal public high school. How is it different?
Thank you to anyone who replies! :D
1) Your free time depends on your workload, the amount of effort put into homework assignments, and of course, how much you procrastinate. For instance, I competed in a sport last semester and am doing several clubs this semester, and factoring in my tendency to procrastinate, I don't have much free time OTL My friends who have less classes than me do have more free time than me though, lol. Use any time you have, any of your free mods (whenever you don't have any classes that period/mod) to catch up on homework so you don't procrastinate as much (unless you're somebody like me who procrastinates a lot... hahaha).
2) While I tend to be reserved in situations, I can't say I have much knowledge in regards to social anxiety (anyone else who could explain better than me?), but I do think students at IMSA do get along pretty well.
3) While all of the teachers are exceptional, classes really depend on your teacher (in my opinion) due to their different styles. Expect all classes to be really fast paced and hard, and some teachers of the same discipline may give different amounts of homework (my first English teacher assigned little, but I'm currently drowning in, and procrastinating on, the multiple readings assignments from my current English teacher). As a sophomore, English and History are typically discussion based. Math is varying - MI-2 to MI-4 has a lot of worksheets, but classes after them have a textbook factor as well. For languages, whenever in the classroom you speak 24/7 that language. For instance, If you take Spanish, you speak Spanish the entire period.
Hopefully this helps!
as to the social anxiety question, I know quite a bit about social anxiety, and at least a bit about IMSA (i've done a shadow day, tours, and I have a friend that goes there), and I think that you could make it work. I don't know how sever your social anxiety is, but as far as I can tell the interactions with people are about the same as a normal high school during the school day, and after the 'learning time' is over you can vary how much you talk with people. Obviously you would have to communicate at least some with your roommate, but other than that it seems like a normal life experience, in so being that you would have to talk to get someone to do something that you want (ie order food), and that would suck, but wouldn't be any different than how you would have to in real life. Other than that you would likely have to talk to your RC (Resident Counselor), teachers (if you need help or something), and other people that you choose to converse with. From what I can tell IMSA has a really supportive environment which would help you work around the social anxiety (keeping in mind they can't take away all interactions). Hope this helps!
Pretty sure since apps are what the staff deal with, students don't know details/how impactful it would be (unless I'm wrong, lol). I'd say imo to keep filling out/updating your app as you go, and finish up your essays and turn them in, if possible...
When you said "update the application checklist," do you mean applicants are not able to update their apps?
I think that stuff is automated, and should update, but I’m not 100%