Class of 2011 Applicants Begin to Receive Notification for Interviews

The Gatton Academy is pleased to announce 92 students have been selected to interview for the second phase of admission to the Carol Martin Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky.  Notification letters were mailed to students on Monday, March 2.  Members of the selection committee have concluded these talented individuals possess both the character and academic strength to be successful at the Gatton Academy. Students will participate in interviews on March 21, 2009.

Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. (Central) in the Grise Hall Auditorium. All candidates and their families will meet for the opening session at 8:30 a.m. in the Grise Hall Auditorium. Students will participate in a personal interview with Gatton Academy, WKU, Kentucky education, and business leaders throughout the day. Students will also take a chemistry placement exam. Parents will attend informational sessions led by Gatton Academy staff members. Lunch will be provided at the Fresh Food Company in the Downing University Center at no charge to students and their family members. Sessions will conclude around 4 p.m.

The Gatton Academy requests that students dress in business attire.  Parents are welcome to dress comfortably for the day.

Students confirming their intent to interview should RSVP online at http://gatton2011.eventbrite.com no later than Monday, March 16, 2009.   Students must enter the password provided in the notification letter to access registration.  The Gatton Academy kindly ask that students register all members of their party.

The Gatton Academy admissions team will conduct an interview by phone for students unable to attend due to previous engagements or other substantial conflicts; however, students are strongly encouraged to be present for interviews if at all possible.

Students interviewing for admission must also take the online WKU Math Placement Exam no later than Friday, March 13, 2009. Detailed instructions were included in the notification letter.  For clarification on these instructions, please telephone Corey Alderdice at 270-745-2971.

The Gatton Academy looks forward to the days ahead and the infinite possibilities that await both Kentucky and these emerging young minds.