Ensuring Equity in Access for All Students
No Matter Their Background
The ASMSA upwARd Promise is an \articulation of the school’s longstanding commitment to providing transformational experiences for students with economically, racially, and geographically diverse backgrounds from across Arkansas. It includes a five-point commitment that outlines ways the school creates opportunities to help elevate talented and motivated students to excellence.
An opportunity to prepare for and take the ACT during your application year at no cost.
Students who complete the online application for admission by December 1 will receive a voucher to cover the cost of the February ACT. Because a competitive ACT or SAT score is required for admission to ASMSA, students will also receive access to prep tools to improve their understanding of the exam.
The ability to earn a minimum of 30 hours of college credit while finishing high school.
Recent graduates have averaged 50 hours—or three full semesters of college study—during their junior and senior years at ASMSA. These courses save families roughly $14,000 in tuition and fees. The $500 annual concurrent credit assessment is waived for students with financial need.
A residential experience alongside 260 talented and motivated peers with no additional cost for housing, meals, and textbooks.
Students with demonstrated need will receive a fee waiver for the $350 residential assessment and are assigned a laptop computer during their time at ASMSA if needed. All students have access to computers and specialized technology throughout campus, including the highest per-student gigabit broadband allocation in the state.
The ability to explore the world and experience other cultures.
More than 650 ASMSA students have participated in study abroad, cultural exchanges, language immersion, and other global learning opportunities. In addition to the Global Learning Program grant available to all ASMSA juniors and seniors, students with financial need can apply for a fully-funded spring break or summer program abroad.
College planning and coaching that positions students to compete for admission to top universities and major scholarships.
ASMSA alumni have been offered more than $300 million in college scholarships. The Office of Scholar Development assists all students with finding the school and opportunities that are the best fit for them, including the U.S. Military Service Academies. Students with need are positioned to compete for the QuestBridge National College Match Coca-Cola Scholars, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program, and other awards.
