Maybe we should make a thread for the next applicant class where everyone can post their stats and whether they were waitlisted, accepted, or denied
@caressmytoenails Ahh, that’s a great idea! But I’m thinking maybe we should do that after August 13th so that people can also add if they moved off the waitlist or if they turned down the acceptance? Plus that’s probably when next year’s applicants are going to start looking for threads like these
@lsutiger25 I am from Fischer and will be going to Waubonsie this fall.Not sure if I will reapply to IMSA next year as i know for certain that a similar asian male student with 300 points lower than mine In SAT comparable math awards from still 8 th grade has been accepted. Just that Fischer does not allow high school math courses. I had checked with school to test out, district said that our current math teacher should approve and he was not supportive of that Idea .Plus i have friends from Scullen who has higher SAT scores( mine is higher than everyone) than this accepted candidate who is also a deserving candidate but one was declined and the other got a deferred. I was declined not even deferrred . Was also not invited to the 8th grade interview.So I think with all the Audit that happened on the transparency of IMSA admission process the emphasis on meritocracy is declining vs geographic representation and diversity/demographics etc.
I dont understand how me & my other friends who have such SAT scores GPA and other Achievements could not be one in 40 percent amongst 587 applicants or could not be in waitlist or deferred pool if selection committee had looked at traditional indicators. I did mention earlier that I had only this years participation in IJAS science fair as I was only a 6th grader last year and was given a complete grade skip to 8th grade this year.I understand I am a 2003 born student and the other scullen student with a 2100+ score is also a 2003 born student and both of us were declined.I had no coaching to attain my score. I was told in the informational meeting that they would look at merit and issue the ranklist. I also understand certain school teachers are proficient in tailor made recommendations to IMSA whereas I sensed a no interest from my school . My teachers warned me before applying to IMSA that they were not transparent in admissions and also with the lack of funds quality of education is declining.When I went to the Preview I felt its a smaller school and it can provide better college counseling research opportunities etc hence I ignored their warnings and went ahead with the application process. I think going forward if you are an asian male who does not have help with tailor made essays and teacher recommendations its not worth the ordeal. its stressful and it will affect our focus on school work and I dont think I want to compromise on school work as colleges will look at GPA and scores .
http://www.auditor.illinois.gov/audit-reports/performance-special-multi/performance-audits/fy99-imsa-pgm-mgmt-full.pdf.
Though this was a 1999 audit with the current situation I feel it holds true to most asian applicatants from 204/203 area. Congrats to all accepted candidates,
@Kagero Okay so I’m not entirely sure what went on with applications this year tbqh. I mean, @YoloSwagMaster Was basically a shoo-in but he got wait listed? Some of the 8th graders had rly nice apps but they got denied? And there was a surprisingly low amount of applicants this year, especially considering I think last year (maybe two years ago?) was one of the most competitive years? I dunno.
AAAAAH the registration page is up, praise
Can you post a link to the page?
imsa.edu/studentlife/parents/registrationsoph19
Hmm just got my IMSA acceptance letter, have a few questions.
0.) I really enjoy self-studying; this year, especially contest math (AIME). Is IMSA’s curriculum so rigorous that I won’t be able to keep doing this?
1.) I heard that IMSA doesn’t offer AP courses, how hard is it to self-study while keeping up everything else?
2.) I’m an advanced math student (note above contest math), but haven’t done much advanced conceptual math (like precalc), would I get “stuck” in lower levels of IMSA math curriculums.
3.) What is IMSA Talent? Would it help me?
4.) 200 hours of community service seems kinda overload. Is it hard?
5.) How do you learn to drive?
6.) How easy is it to move back to your old high school for junior year if you can’t handle it?
Also, how do you do campus tours? I attended preview day and want more info, but the IMSA website doesn’t have any campus tours listed
Here’s some information on IMSA tour dates - https://www.imsa.edu/admissions/twohourtours
EDIT - Just realized these start in October 2016… Nevermind
EDIT - here’s some stuff about IMSA talent - https://www.imsa.edu/academics/talent
@Kagero May be they assume kids born 2003 are too young and will have maturity issues…
By the way, just out of curiosity, if any females here get rejected or waitlisted this year?
The point I was trying to make is this: IMSA should probably build an additional wing for just males :), since historically females are less interested in math/science related career. As for now, IMSA has equal number of spots for males and females. So I assume females have much less competition for existing spots.
@javascript I’m a female on the waiting list
@llama9
0) Each year, there are plenty of kids from IMSA who qualify for AIME and USA(J)MO. IMSA also competes in several other math competitions that require self-learning. Based on their performance, I’d say that these kids probably have ample time to prepare, especially during the summer or weekends.
- IMSA doesn’t have AP courses, but the kids still take plenty of AP tests because the IMSA courses usually prepare them well enough.
- How you perform at the placement tests will determine your math placement. If you want to exceed past MI, make sure you review Algebra II and PreCalc.
- IMSA TALENT is an entrepreneurial program. I don’t know much about it.
- If you pick up a small little service routine during the summers, you can knock out those hours pretty quickly.
- You’re going to have to enroll in an out-of-school course for that. Keep in mind that IMSA doesn’t allow students to park their cars at school unless you get permission.
- I’m not too sure about this. It’s probably a slightly lengthy process, however.
Number of Accepted Applicants: 233 (123 female, 123 male)
Number of Applicants in the Wait Pool: 81 (24 female, 57 male)
Correction:
Number of Accepted Applicants: 233 (123 female, 110 male)
Bleh, I feel like this time is prime time for t rolls to invade the forum. (Friendly reminder that there’s a ‘Flag’ button the the end of every post!)
@pdong921 Yeah, people who are waitlisted also go to the orientations and testing with everyone else. I don’t think it matters which one you attend though
wao, they had 13 spots less for males than for females this year! Is it gender discrimination? :-B
@madmax1503 Oo that’s a large wait list pool.
I suggest we just report posts that are obviously not serious.
@javascript - I think you are just joking about your comment but the serious answer to why the disparity is that they factor in the number of male/female seniors graduating and upperclassmen who will not come back or invited back.
@Kagero - I got lost in your reasoning about how you didn’t get in and how that other Asian male who scored lower got in. How was your essay? Maybe that was the rationale for your decision. Regardless of what the demographic goals are they can not just accept someone who is destined to fail. That is an even bigger problem. Also, the school is a public institution. If asked by whatever their governing body is, they should be able to explain why Student A was accepted and Student B not. We only know people’s scores and gpa. We don’t see their essays and recommendation letters. If anything 203/204 kids should have the better rec letters because there is a lot of students who apply from those districts so their teachers are familiar with the process.