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IllinoisMathematics and Science Academy, Aurora, Ill.: A state-run residential program for 10th through 12th graders that has a strong mentorship program.

International Community School, Kirkland, Wash.: Students are selected through an open lottery to attend this school that focuses on international awareness.

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate, Irondale, Ala.: A small school on the edge of Birmingham where students begin taking AP courses in 10th grade and add IB courses to schedules as juniors and seniors.

Maggie Walker's Governor's School for Government and International Studies, Richmond, Va.: Selective school that fosters student's leadership skills as well as understanding of world cultures.

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, Durham, N.C.: Opened in 1980 as the country's first public residential high school.

Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, Oklahoma City: A state-funded residential high school that teaches all courses at university level.

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  • Posted By: GustoMaybe @ 05/21/2008 8:40:15 PM

    MISSING (Was on last year):

    Texas Academy of Math & Science???Denton: TAMS offers college-level coursework in a
    residential high-school setting.

  • Posted By: bassmaster_mcfly @ 05/21/2008 4:47:28 PM

    I agree - it makes no sense. Last year Brooklyn Tech was in the general list, and Stuy (and I think Bronx Science) were in the elite page - this year Tech is absent. This is clearly an oversight.

  • Posted By: bassmaster_mcfly @ 05/21/2008 4:45:57 PM

    You obviously majored in TLA or some nonsense.

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