ASMSA to hold Preview Weekend
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts will hold its next Preview Weekend on campus Nov. 15.
Prospective students in grades 7-10, their parents, other family members and educators can attend the free event.
Sessions will be held in three, one- hour blocks, with the first session running from 9 a. m. until noon. Six morning and afternoon sessions will be held, each beginning in the Administration Building on ASMSA’s campus, located at 200 Whittington Ave.
Activities for the day include an overview presentation about life and learning at ASMSA, a hands-on activity session of the students’ choice guided by an ASMSA instructor, an open question and answer session for parents and a tour of the campus and the Student Center.
Students are encouraged to indicate their preferred topic for a session in mathematics, science or arts and humanities when they register.
Options in the morning session include “French Dip: Dip Into Language,” a class about global languages with instructor Bryan Adams, and “Chaos,” a math class taught by instructor Aaron Novotny.
Afternoon sessions include “Esters: You Smell So Nice,” by chemistry instructor Jim Luba, and “Compressions of Shapes: Flattening Your Perspective,” with art instructor Brad Wreyford.
“We are extremely excited about this new format for preview weekends,” said ASMSA Director Corey Alderdice. “Students choose ASMSA because of the unique classes we offer and our talented faculty.
“The structure for the day will allow both students and faculty members to explore a topic they are passionate about. We expect families will leave campus inspired about the possibilities ahead.”
Preview Weekends are an opportunity for prospective applicants and their families to meet with ASMSA students, parents, faculty and staff while gaining a better understanding of the admissions process.
Topics will include the role of the ACT and SAT in the admissions process, research experiences, global learning opportunities and qualities of a strong applicant.
ASMSA has also launched a new pmPreview program, which will be held Nov. 14. In addition to a Saturday morning session beginning at 9 a.m., students also stay overnight in the Student Center while learning about ASMSA first-hand from a senior Community Leader. Space for the event is limited to 24 high school sophomores.
Individuals may reserve their tickets for Preview Day at http://asmsa.me/nov14previewday. Students and their families can also register for the Friday night pmPreview and the 9 a.m. Saturday Preview Day session at http://asmsa. me/nov14pmpreview.