Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

2010-2011 International Student Application

The American Cross Border Education Institute (ACBEI) is the referral partner in China for the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science. For more information, interested students in China should contact John He, Director of ACBEI, China office at john.he@acbei.org or 86-10-6211-3186.

Deadline for International Applications is March 1, 2010.

Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science (KAMS)
Informational Handout for Prospective International Students

• KAMS is a residential learning experience for exceptional students equivalent to United States high school juniors and seniors with interest in mathematics and science on the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) campus in Hays, Kansas, USA
• For the 2010-2011 academic year, KAMS plans to accept 30 Kansas students and 8 International students
• Application Deadline is:  MARCH 1, 2010
• Students will receive:
• College instruction by doctoral-level faculty and 68 hours of college credit
• The option to receive an Associate’s degree upon graduation
• Hands-on research supervised by doctoral-level scientists
• Leadership development & Civic engagement opportunities
• Co-curricular & extra-curricular opportunities to develop the whole student
• Student living environment includes:
• Living space in the Custer Residence Hall on the FHSU campus
• Residence Hall rooms will be shared by two KAMS students
• Males and females will reside on different wings of Custer Hall
• Males are not allowed in the female students’ living space; Females are not allowed in the male students’ living space
• FHSU offers a safe campus and residential environment
• Trained support staff will live in the residence halls with students
• Students will be supervised by the staff which includes:
• Evening curfews
• Permission to leave campus
• Regulated visitation by guests
• Academic Requirements include:
• Candidates must have ONE of the following minimum TOEFL scores:
• Paper-based test (pBT) score of 540 or
• Computer-based test (cBT) score of 220 or
• Internet-based test (iBT) score of 70 
• Candidates must have ONE of the following minimum ACT or SAT scores:
• ACT: 23 (composite) or
• SAT: 1060

 

• Estimated, Approximate  Costs for the 2010-2011 academic year include:
• $19,562.00            Tuition & Fees
•   $1,650.00            Books & Supplies
•   $6,560.00            Room & Board (9 months, open-access meal plan)
•      $979.00            Health Insurance (required)
•        $70.00            One-time FHSU application fee, Residence Life Application Fee, Student ID Card Fee
•   $2,000.00            Miscellaneous & Personal Expenses (laundry, entertainment, clothing etc.)
• $30,821.00            Approximate Subtotal
• Plus Travel Costs & transportation to and from KAMS at start & end of school year and for any Winter Break travel
• ALL COSTS ARE ESTIMATES & ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASE