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MSU Advisor Newsletter
Fall 2009 |
Greetings from a beautiful Fall day in Bozeman where we are enjoying a dusting of snow on a sunny day! The fall semester has flown by and is more than half over at this point. Students are in the groove and preparing for the holiday season just ahead. We hope you enjoy the topics for this fall newsletter:
Deadlines and Details for Fall 2009 Applications
The deadline for undergraduate applicants is May 15th and for graduate applicants is March 1, although the priority deadline is January 1st. Please encourage any students you are working with to get their applications in early in order to avoid delays!
Both undergraduate and graduate applications are available online for easy download or submission and payment at:
Undergraduate - http://www.montana.edu/international/admissions/apply.htm
Graduate - http://www.montana.edu/wwwdg/apply.shtml
Clear instructions accompany the online application detailing documents that should be sent in order to complete the process. Please don’t hesitate to contact our office with questions or concerns regarding application procedures!
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Don't Forget About the SAT Achievement Scholarship Awards
Montana State University will offer millions of dollars in scholarships and awards to non-resident freshmen who apply for admission for the fall of 2010.
To be eligible, freshman applicants must complete the following as soon as possible:
- Apply for admission to Montana State University - http://www.montana.edu/international/isss/apply.htm
- Have their official ACT and/or SAT test scores sent to Montana State University directly from the testing company. The ACT MSU school code is 2420. The SAT MSU school code is 4488.
It is essential to apply for admission and have their ACT and/or SAT test scores sent to Montana State University as soon as possible. These scholarships and awards may only be available for a limited time.
If students qualify, these scholarships will be automatically awarded when we have received their application and ACT and/or SAT test scores.
If you would like a printable version to post or hand out please visit the website at: http://www.montana.edu/admissions/scholarshipsnonres.shtml
Here is what undergraduate freshmen may qualify for:
Your ACT
Test Score |
Your SAT
Test Score |
Amount You May Be Awarded |
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33 and higher |
2140 and higher |
$60,000 Achievement Award ($15,000 per year renewable for 4 years) |
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29 to 32 |
1920 to 2130 |
$30,000 Achievement Award ($7,500 per year renewable for 4 years) |
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28 |
1860 to 1910 |
$24,000 Achievement Award ($6,000 per year renewable for 4 years) |
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27 |
1800 to 1850 |
$20,000 Achievement Award ($5,000 per year renewable for 4 years) |
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26 |
1740 to 1790 |
$16,000 Achievement Award ($4,000 per year renewable for 4 years) |
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25 |
1680 to 1730 |
$12,000 Achievement Award ($3,000 per year renewable for 4 years) |
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24 |
1620 to 1670 |
$8,000 Achievement Award ($2,000 per year renewable for 4 years) |
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23 |
1560 to 1610 |
$6,000 Achievement Award ($1,500 per year renewable for 4 years) |
For Fall 2010, MSU Achievement Awards will be based upon ACT composite scores and/or total SAT scores (Math, Critical Reading and Writing).
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NEW ACE Language Institute Structure and 2010 Schedule
The ACE Language Institute at Montana State University is getting a facelift! Starting in January 2010 they will be changing from 5 week sessions to 7.5 week sessions that will be more in line with the university schedule. They are also excited to be adding some enhanced options, like a focused TOEFL preparation course, as well as an American culture course. Montana State University Graduate Education has also agreed to begin accepting completion of level 7 for some graduate programs on campus!
ACE Language Institute 2010 Calendar
Spring Session 1..........................................Jan 13 - Mar 5
Spring Session 2..........................................Mar 8 - May 5
Summer Session 1.......................................May 17 - Jun 25
Summer Session 2....................................... Jun 28 - Aug 6
Fall Session 1...............................................Aug 30 - Oct 19
Fall Session 2...............................................Oct 20 - Dec 10
ACE Language Institute 2010 Schedule of Fees
Full-time Tuition (7.5 weeks)...........................US$2,400
Homestay option............................................US$855
Dormitory/Campus option...............................US$1,741
Health Insurance............................................US$180
Student Services............................................US$250
If students are conditionally admitted to MSU there is no application fee required. If students would like to apply directly to ACE the application fee is US$100. For more details and information please visit their website at: http://www.montana.edu/international/admissions/language_instruction.htm
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Website Updates
We are excited to launch our NEW and IMPROVED international admission website for you and students to utilize. I know you will find this a very userfriendly site, with a great deal more information and resources available. Plus there are more pictures and student profiles to enhance the experience. Please do share it with your students and staff!
http://www.montana.edu/international/admissions/admissions.htm
There are also a number of new features to our general MSU website that I would like to attract your attention to.
1. The viewbook has now gone electronic with fun pictures and great information about MSU - http://www.montana.edu/viewbook/
2. Videos introducing you to campus and beyond into the community - http://www.montana.edu/wwwnss/online.shtml
3. Cateye webcam where you can see activity on campus live - http://www.montana.edu/wwwnss/online.shtml
Enjoy!
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Author of "The Soloist" speaks at MSU freshman convocation
Photo courtesy of Penguin Books. |
Steve Lopez, the award-winning Los Angeles Times columnist and author of "The Soloist: A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, and The Redemptive Power of Music," spoke at the Montana State University 2009 Freshman Convocation. The event was free and open to the public. Lopez's book was also the subject of a recent movie starring Robert Downey, Jr., as Lopez and Jamie Foxx as Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless musician.
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Steve Lopez, the award-winning Los Angeles Times columnist and author of "The Soloist: A Lost Dream, An Unlikely Friendship, and The Redemptive Power of Music," spoke at the Montana State University 2009 Freshman Convocation in September 2009 at MSU's Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.
Lopez discussed the four-year odyssey and friendship with Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, a journey that led to his writing of "The Soloist," which in turn inspired a recent motion picture by the same name starring Jamie Foxx as Ayers and Robert Downey, Jr., as Lopez. Incoming MSU freshmen read the book over the summer. The book and related issues of music, homelessness and mental illness are being discussed in MSU classes during this semester.
Lopez met Ayers, a homeless musician with schizophrenia who slept on a Los Angeles' skid row street, while he was looking for a topic for an upcoming column. The encounter led to a friendship and a number of columns that resulted in a bestselling book about friendship, second chances, the power of human connections, and the healing power of music and art. The friendship of the two men continues today.
As a salute to the role music plays in the book and Ayers' life, the convocation also included a performance by MSU cello professor Rebecca Hartka and some of her MSU students. Trained in the classical bass at the prestigious Juilliard School before his career was cut short by mental illness, Ayers also taught himself to play violin, cello and trumpet.
The convocation was followed by a free showing of the film "The Soloist," which is based on Lopez' book and a panel discussion on mental health and homeless issues.
The MSU Convocation is an annual event that celebrates the entrance of freshmen into MSU. It provides incoming students with the opportunity to meet peers and connect with faculty and staff. For more information, go to: http://www.montana.edu/convocation/
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