May 30, 2024

Registration Forms Are Due May 31

Registration forms can be found in the Parent/Guardian's PowerSchool account. If you have questions about the registration process, please contact Minerva Ratsamy in the Student Affairs Office at mratsamy@imsa.edu.

The Next Odyssey

As you begin your new IMSA Odyssey, the Class of 2024 is closing the chapter on their IMSA adventure. We wish them the best of luck as they head out into the world, taking what they learned at IMSA with them. Keep reading to see where some of our students are headed and meet some of the people who helped them on their journey.

Orientation Dates

All admitted and waitpool students must participate in a Summer Orientation session. Summer Orientation aims to help students prepare for the necessary adjustments to life at IMSA. The cost is $65.00 per person and is collected at the time of registration. 

Friday, June 14

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 15

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Waitpool Orientation


Sunday, June 23

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


This session is specifically for waitpool students and families. Students will not pay the $65 fee until they are admitted to the academy.



Please register for this date using the code WAITPOOL27

Register for Orientation
View Orientation Portal

Password: NSO2027

Registration Reminders

2024

Important Deadlines


Due May 31

Registration Forms


July 1

Fees appear in MySchoolBucks


Due July 15

Student fee reduction forms


Due August 1

Fee payments or payment plans


Due August 1

Health forms and physicals


Due August 19

Final transcripts

View Registration Timeline

EXCEL Program

Friday, July 7 - Friday, July 26, 2024


The EXCEL program is a required three-week summer academic experience for selected students before they enroll at the Academy. Notifications for those chosen to participate in EXCEL will be sent out by mid-June.


EXCEL is designed to enhance students' skills in math, science, and English. Student selection is based in part on placement test results and the academy application. Unfortunately, due to limited spots, self-nomination for the EXCEL program is not an option.


The program is held on IMSA's campus, giving students the unique opportunity to adjust to campus life, meet peers, and experience IMSA classes before the official academic year begins.


If you have any questions about EXCEL, please reach out to Dr. Anita White at awhite@imsa.edu.


Meet Ms. Keck

Ms. Amy Keck recently completed her 10th school year at IMSA, where she serves as the Learning Strategies Coordinator. She is a resource for incoming sophomores as they navigate the academic environment at IMSA. Some of her responsibilities include organizing study sessions, connecting students with educational resources, and overseeing the peer tutor program.


Ms. Keck grew up in DeKalb and proudly graduated as a DeKalb High School Barb. She resides in Batavia with her husband, daughter, and cat, Obi. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Southern Illinois University and a Master of Management in Higher Education Administration from Robert Morris University. Ms. Keck's office can be found in the Writing Center in A109.


Her advice to incoming sophomores:

  • Try new things! Check out activities, clubs, and/or sports that seem interesting. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
  • Teachers want you to visit them during office hours! Go early in the semester to practice and build your confidence.
  • Maximize I Days! Get homework done during the day to have more downtime in the evenings.  
Learn More About Academic Support Services at IMSA

Did You Know?

All IMSA students are assigned to a College and Academic Counselor (CAC) when they arrive on campus. CACs help students choose class schedules, connect them with academic resources, and guide students through the college selection process. Students work with the same CAC throughout their three years at IMSA, allowing the CACs to get to know their students and better understand their long-term academic goals. Meet some of our CAC team below!

Hailing from Aurora, Illinois, Mr. JaRod Tobler has dedicated over a decade to IMSA. He started at IMSA as a Resident Counselor, served as an Admissions Counselor, and then progressed to College and Academic Counselor. He also serves as the girls' basketball coach and track coach. His experience working with all parts of the IMSA experience gives him a unique perspective and understanding as he supports his students.


A world traveler and Illinois State University graduate, Mr. Tobler empowers students to find their voice, reminding them that they shape the school, not vice versa, and that every experience is a potential story and learning opportunity.

Ms. Kara Molenhouse has been a College and Academic Counselor at IMSA for 12 years. She holds an M.S.Ed. in Counselor Education and a Professional Educator's License in School Counseling from Northern Illinois University. In addition to her role at IMSA, she teaches Career Development at the College of DuPage and is pursuing a College Counseling Certificate at UC San Diego.


Ms. Molenhouse has lived all over the world. She was born in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, attended high school in London, England, and currently lives in Wheaton. Her advice for sophomores is to "find your place and your pace" and make the most of the support available at IMSA.

Class of 2024's Next Odyssey

Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on their remarkable achievements. Their leadership has shaped future programs and policies, their research has driven innovations, and their dedication to advancing the human condition has impacted communities worldwide. In addition to their academic achievements, the Class of 2024 completed over 14,800 hours of community service, with 8,000 of those hours dedicated to the IMSA community as peer mentors, tutors, and leaders.


As they embark on their next adventure, we would like to share the list of schools and universities that will be fortunate to welcome at least two or more students from IMSA's Class of 2024.

University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Chicago

Northwestern University

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Washington University in St Louis

Purdue University-Main Campus

University of Chicago

Harvard University

Illinois State University

Loyola University Chicago

Rice University

Saint Louis University

Stony Brook University

Boston University

Carnegie Mellon University

Indiana University-Bloomington

Massachusetts Institute

of Technology

Michigan State University

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Princeton University

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Stanford University

University of Miami

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Missouri-Kansas City

University of Southern California

View More College Matriculation Statistics

Where will your IMSA Odyssey take you?

ILLINOIS MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ACADEMY

1500 Sullivan Rd., Aurora, IL 60506-1000 |  630.907.5009 | imsa.edu


To ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds

that advance the human condition.

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