Prospective Students
“It’s awesome to be in a place where at 3 a.m. conversation about theoretical physics—complete with a big plate of cheese fries and plenty of napkin math—is ordinary.”
–Patrick Holley (enrolled at 18 from Center Senior High in Kansas City, Missouri)
Am I Ready?
We recommend that students have completed the equivalent of their junior year in high school, have a composite score on a standardized test (i.e., ACT or SAT) at or above the national 95th percentile, and have earned at least a 3.5 GPA before applying to NAASE. We interview all qualified applicants to determine readiness, and NAASE provides a $1,000 scholarship in addition to any other financial aid or scholarships students may receive.
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NAASE Students Say:
- “It was strange at first to live with someone else. I realize that I enjoy my time by myself and having a roommate makes this a challenge sometimes. It’s nice because when I have a problem with a homework assignment, I know people on my floor can help me with it.”
- “I was really worried about people finding out that I was just a senior in high school…but it rarely ever comes up…most of my friends outside of NAASE (which means the majority of my friends) don’t even know, its not really something that comes up in regular conversation.”
- “Join clubs and groups right away. A lot of people put this off because they want to focus on academics. They do have a point: these extracurriculars shouldn’t consume your life. But joining groups right away gives you friends outside of Daum/class and a feeling of belonging to UI.”
- “Don’t think that everyone in NAASE is a nerd… because the smartest people I’ve met aren’t even part of the NAASE program. Be open to experiencing new things. Don’t freak out during your first midterm week…you’re not alone in the misery. Don’t put off studying TOO long… it’ll just hurt you in the end-trust me.”
- “Classes here are entirely different than high school or anything I expected. I absolutely LOVE lectures. It gives me a chance to process information and then take it back and review it in a discussion. I love it!”
- “Classes are a lot different than high school – as in you have to study!”
- “My social life is excellent. I am meeting plenty of new people, but more importantly, I am making real connections with people.”
- “I have made a few good friends in NAASE and outside of NAASE as well. I have friends now in all my classes, never sit alone at meals, and have people to do things with on weekends. I am pretty content with my social life.”
- “It’s like ‘family’ on my floor…I like being able to run up to see friends on the other floors. It’s also good to be within walking distance of everything.”
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