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Missouri Academy

Admission Requirements for International Students

All international student applicants must complete a Missouri Academy Application Form for International Students.  The deadline for submitting all application information is January 15. The following criteria will be used for admission and selection of candidates from among international students:

  1. Candidates must have taken or are currently taking the following subjects and are showing high performance in the classroom, mostly "A" grades:
    • Advanced-level algebra
    • Advanced geometry
    • Chemistry
    • Biology
    • English
  2. Candidates must be ranked in the top 5% of their class
  3. Candidates must have the following minimum TOEFL scores (only one of the three is required): 
    • The paper-based test: 550
    • The computer-based test: 225
    • The Internet-based test: 70
  4. Evaluations (one from mathematics teacher, one from science teacher, and one from English teacher)
  5. Student essays (the essay must reflect the effort of the student alone)
  6. Items 1-5 (above) describe candidates who excel academically. The Missouri Academy is also looking for students with good character - in other words - students who show/exhibit good personal character and integrity, and students who will contribute positively to the living/learning community at the Missouri Academy
  7. This is optional. If the candidate would like to be considered for the additional limited merit-based scholarships available at the Missouri Academy, then we recommend taking the ACT or SAT tests. The minimum expected scores for consideration are: ACT composite 23 and mathematics 24; SAT total of score of 1090 (with verbal = 490 and mathematics = 550)