Preview Day
Preview Days are for parents, educators, and students in grades 7–10. Gather details on the curriculum and research opportunities, meet staff and students, and tour the residence hall and facilities, including a $25 million Student Recreation Center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, game courts, swimming pool, and climbing wall.
Make sure you Register to ensure a seat. Registration will close three days prior to the event, or whenever we have reached our room capacity.
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The March 30, 2019 Preview Day is recommended for families and students in grades 7 through 9.
Spend-A-Day
Prospective students are encouraged to shadow TAMS students to classes, meals, and recreation. Spend-A-Days are on the day preceding each Preview Day.
You may also Spend-A-Day preceding your assigned interview. These opportunities will only be offered to applicants invited to Interview Day.
Register for Spend-A-Day a week in advance of Preview Day to allow pairing with TAMS student ambassadors.
TAMS Webinars
Live too far away to make it to campus for Preview Day? Meet us online in one of our webinars! Each webinar will contain a general overview of our program, as well as one aspect of TAMS covered in depth. There will also be time allotted for a question and answer session. Upcoming webinars for this semester are:
| Date | Subject | Time |
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| September 20th |
Student Life: Home Away from Home Interested in hearing more about the residential component of TAMS? Come learn about what life for students is like in McConnell Hall. You'll also hear information about our policies and procedures for everything outside the classrooom. |
6:30pm-7:30pm |
| October 25th |
Academics and Research: Challenging Yourself Now Come hear about the academic experience in TAMS, including what to expect from teachers, classes, and studying. We'll also cover mentored research- one of the most unique features of the TAMS experience. |
6:30pm-7:30pm |
| November 15th |
Admissions: Everything You Need to Know Join us for a detailed look at the admission process. We'll discuss the application itself, the interview and selection process, as well as the timeline for admission decisions. |
6:30pm-7:30pm |
| December 3rd |
Admissions: Completing Applications FAQ Completing an application this year? We're answering all your last minute application questions in this final webinar. |
6:30pm-7:30pm |
Interview Day
Select applicants are invited to campus for interviews. Candidates will also take multiple-choice Algebra I and II tests. Since off-site testing cannot be monitored, interviewees are asked to be present. Sample questions with answer key will have been provided in advance. Do not bring calculators.
| Interview Days | Location |
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| Saturday, January 19, 2019 - Early Decision | Lyceum, University Union |
| Saturday, March 23, 2019 - Regular Decision | Lyceum, University Union |
Practice Algebra I and II skills prior to receiving sample tests: Math Practice Exam