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So, you're a bright, intelligent, up-and-coming high school sophomore ready to challenge yourself in ways you never before thought possible? The Admissions Department has everything you need to know about admissions criteria (is your ACT score up to par?) as well as the application and interview process. Explore these pages to learn more about how to become an ASMSA student.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts is a public residential high school for academically advanced juniors and seniors. Students traditionally apply in their sophomore year for their final two years in school. Follow this link to the guidelines applicants should follow when applying for admission to ASMSA. Click here.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All students must earn a minimum of 24 credits in order to graduate. All students graduating from ASMSA must meet the graduation requirements set by the State of Arkansas for a high school diploma as well as the requirements set by ASMSA. Click here.
SHADOW/INTERVIEW PROCESS
During the application process it can be beneficial for prospective students as well as their families to visit the ASMSA campus. Through the Shadowing Program, prospective students can spend a night on campus in the residence hall to see first hand what it is like to live in the ASMSA environment. Prospective students can complete their admissions interview at the same time. Click here.
ASSESSMENTS/FEES
Information about the costs associated with attending ASMSA. Click here.
APPLICATION
The ASMSA Application consists of several sections, each of which must be completed in order to receive consideration for entry. Click here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the application due? How high does my ACT score have to be before I can be accepted? Can I visit the school before I make my decision? Answers to all these questions and more can be found in our FAQ section. Click here.
STAFF
Meet your friendly, knowledgeable, and always helpful Admissions & Public Relations staff. Click here.

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