MADISON COUNTY ADVANCED SCHOLARS
The Madison County Advanced Scholars Program is an elite group of students striving to earn the title of an Advanced Scholar. Once all requirements are met, this accomplishment will be noted with a special seal on his/her high school diploma.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: Enrollment, as a freshman, in the program does not lock a student into a set curriculum, but guides the counselors, advisors, parents, and the student when scheduling the student for classes.
- Cumulative GPA: 3.0 higher
- ACT Composite: 22 or higher (Super scores do not qualify)
- Take 3 AP Courses (with a passing grade of C)
- Take 4 Additional AP/Dual Credit Classes (with a passing grade of C)
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What is AP Courses Are Not For Me?
Students have until mid-term of the first grading period to drop an AP course.
If a student knows they will not meet the 3 AP courses requirement, he or she should notify the counseling office so that the MCASA Status can be end dated in Infinite Campus. - Explain AP Courses and Scholars Program
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Benefits:
The Advanced Scholars Academy is not for every student, but it is for the student that has a personal desire to reach the pinnacle of academic success, is not afraid of hard work, and "straight" A's are not their gauge for personal, academic satisfaction.
Some of the benefits of applying for the scholars program are
- Scheduling Preferences
- Opportunity to earn college credit hours
- Special Diploma Recognition
Forms: (Deadline - March 1, 2025)
- MCASA Application
(upload Essay "Compose a letter introducing yourself to the selection committee. What do you consider to be your greatest successes and your most valuable failures? What insights can the selection committee gain about you from your essay that may not be gained from other components of the application process?" to application)
- Teacher Recommendation
Questions? Contact Mrs. Hall at ashley.hall@madison.kyschools.us