Please Chance me for TAMS (Texas Academy of Math and Science)

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<p>Hi I am a sophomore trying out for TAMS (Texas Academy of Math and Science). I would really appreciate if you can help me out :) </p>

<p>-Thanks</p>

<p>What is TAMS:
The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) is a unique residential program for high school-aged Texas students who are high achievers and interested in mathematics and science. While living in McConnell Hall, students in this two-year program complete a rigorous academic curriculum of college coursework at the University of North Texas (UNT). Instruction is by regular university faculty. There are no high school courses taught, but students enjoy many of the activities of high school and the company of age mates who are intellectual peers.</p>

<p>About me:</p>

<p>SAT Test scores:
Math: 700
CR: 560
Writing: 600</p>

<p>High School Courses taken:
AP Biology
Pre-AP Biology
Pre-AP Chemistry
Algebra 1 Honors
Pre-AP Geometry
IB-Prep Algebra 2
Pre-AP English I
GT/Pre-AP English II
AP Human Geography
IB-Prep AP World History
Spanish 1 (honors not offered in middle school)
Pre-AP Spanish 2
IB-Prep Spanish 3
AP Art History
Academic Decathlon</p>

<p>General Extracurricular Activities:
Piano Lessons 7,8,9,10
Middle School Basketball Team 8
High School Tennis Team 9
Sandy Lake Rehab Center Volunteer 10<br>
ELBC Vacation Bible School Music Team & Volunteer 9,10
ELBC Kid's Club Music Team and Volunteer 9,10
ELBC Bass Manor Apts Outreach Volunteer 9,10
ELBC Kid's Club Participant 7,8
ELBC Kid's Club Young Kids Leader 9,10
Hospice Plus Volunteer 10</p>

<p>Math and Science Extracurricular Activities:</p>

<p>UIL Science Team 9,10
Chemistry Olympiad 10
Academic Decathlon Team 10
Earth Space and Science Club 10
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) 9,10
UIL Math Team 9,10
UIL Calculator Applications Team 9,10
UIL Number Sense Team 9,10</p>

<p>Awards and Honors:</p>

<p>Pi Recitation Contest Winner - 2nd place 7
ELBC Kid's Bible Club - 1st place 7,8
BPA Global Marketing Team - State Qualification 9
A Honor Roll 7,8,9,10
Best Algebra I Student 8
Band UIL Flute Solo - Class 1 8
Band UIL Flute Ensemble - Class 1 8<br>
Spanish National Exam 2011 - Bronze Medal 8
Duke TIP - State Recognition 7
JJ Tennis Camp Tournament - 2nd place 9
Middle School flute in band - First chair 8
Algebra 2 Raw Hundo Honor Award 10
BPA Medical Office Procedures - 4th place 9
UIL Spelling Team - 5th place 9</p>

<p>Memberships and Offices</p>

<p>HOSA 9,10
BPA 9,10
Red Cross 9,10
Stuco 7,8,9,10
JWAC 9,10
MUN 9
Trustee of Middle School Stuco 7,8
UIL Spelling 9,10<br>
UIL Science 9,10
UIL Ready Writing 9,10
UIL Math 9,10
UIL Number Sense 9,10
UIL Calc App 9,10
Earth and Space Science Club 10
ELBC (church) Music Team 9,10
ELBC volunteer 9,10
AcDec Honors team 10
Mock Trial 10
ELBC VBS and Kid's Bible Club 7,8,9,10
Treasurer of Earth and Space Science Club 10
ELBC Kid's Club younger kids section - Leader 10</p>

<p>Thank you</p>

<p>-Keerthi</p>

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<p>Sorry I forgot to add my grades:</p>

<p>7th grade:</p>

<p>Tech App: 99
Spanish: 96
Science: 92
Texas History: 96
Math: 97
English: 94
PE: 99
Band: 98</p>

<p>8th Grade:</p>

<p>Algebra 1 Honors: 96
English: 96
Latin: 97
Band: 100
PE: 100
Science: 95
Spanish 2: 94
Tech: 95
Us History: 98</p>

<p>9th grade:</p>

<p>PAP Biology: 97
JV 2 Tennis: 100
PAP English: 90
AP Human Geography: 91
PAP Geometry: 99
AP Art History: 98
PAP Spanish 3: 97</p>

<p>10th grade:</p>

<p>GT/PAP English: 97
IB Prep Algebra 2: 98
AP Biology: 93
PAP Chemistry: 98
IB Prep AP World History: 94
AcDec (AP level class): 92
IB Prep Spanish 3: 98</p>

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<p>Your grades and extracurriculars are pretty strong, but your sat is on the lower side. I think you have a pretty good chance of getting in depending on your gender and high school. Ive heard it easier to make it in if you’re a girl (less applicants) or not from the Plano/Dallas area. Hope this helps!</p>

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<p>Thank You. I currently go to Coppell High School. Is it competitive there? If so, how many people do they take in from CHS?</p>

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<p>Also, how does TAMS take in people? Depending on gender, school, ethnicity?</p>

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<p>Im not familiar with that specific school, but since coppell is fairly close to dallas, you may be facing high competition with plano west/jasper students. Talking to your current school counselor may help, too. Regarding gender/school/ethnicity, TAMS has a higher ratio of boys but they do try to keep it balanced. I think school really matters in admissions. TAMS is aware of competitive schools and prefers students from those schools, however, they don’t want all their students to be from the same high school. Fortunately, I’m pretty sure TAMS isn’t as ethnically biased as some colleges are and don’t really prioritize ethnicity.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much. Are you a TAMster? If so, could you give me a % scaling on what matters the most in the application? (grades, SAT, interview, essay, Recommendation letters) Also what is the gpa required to get in? </p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Could someone tell me more about the interview day and the algebra tests taken for TAMS? If I get an invitation for TAMS, what does that mean? Am I already accepted into TAMS?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>Hi tdkeerthi! </p>

<p>I’m currently a TAMS senior. I commented on your other post, but I’ll go ahead and copy some of that stuff here. An invitation does not mean you’re accepted yet. You must attend the interview to be considered, and those who get accepted get a big envelope in the mail :slight_smile: The interview is very relaxed, so don’t stress over it. However, the math tests are very important. Don’t slack off and not study for them! You need to do really well (as in only missing one or two) if you want to get in. Good luck :)</p>

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<p>Thank you. So do you know any ways to study for the math tests other than the practice exams they sent us through mail? Are there any other websites where we can get practice questions? Is there any way I can contact you (email) to get more information about TAMS? Thanks for the advice!</p>

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<p>also,do you know how many ppl from coppell high school make it into tams?</p>

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<p>I would strongly, strongly suggest just using the tests they send. The actual tests will be very similar to these. If you are struggling with certain concepts, then I would just google it, and there will be tons of links :)</p>

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<p>I don’t think they have a hard set number for each school; it depends on the competition each year</p>

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<p>How many people (approximately) get rejected from the interview day?</p>

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<p>Thank You so much for all your advises. I did get into TAMS.</p>

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<p>Can someone that has been to a interview day explain to me more about the questions and how the math tests are? Plus it would be helpful if you can tell me how TAMS accepts people at the point of interview day and further? Thank you so much, any help is greatly appreciated!!</p>

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<p>hi tdkeerthi, i was wondering if the sat scores you have stated on this thread are the same SAT scores TAMS accepted you with, or did you take the SAT again before applying to get a higher score, Thank You.</p>

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<p>They accepted these SAT scores.</p>