Math and Science Academy Admissions Information

 

MSA Admissions Step #0: Read

• Proviso Township High Schools (PTHS) Math & Science Academy (MSA) Program
  • (English) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • (Spanish) Preguntas Frecuentes (FAQs)

MSA Admissions Step #1: Apply

• Apply to the Math and Science Academies (MSA) of Proviso Township High Schools at https://pths209il.scriborder.com/
• All public school applicants will need their 9-digit state identification number (this is NOT your local ID from your school).
  • If you currently attend a public school, your school will provide this to you.
  • If you are a private school student, or home-schooled this will not apply to you.
• The Admissions window closes December 11, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m.
• All 8th graders are encouraged to apply.
• PTHS 209 must receive your online application within the admissions window to be considered for the MSA program.

MSA Admissions Step #2: Testing

• All applicants must take the PreACT8/9.

• Students must also take the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT3).

• All Middle Schools in Proviso Township or Proviso Foundation School (see list below) will provide these tests to students and communicate testing dates to families/students. All make-up testing will be delivered by the applicant’s middle school.

• Any 8th grade student who currently attends a private school or is home-schooled whose permanent residence is within the PTHS D209 boundaries; and any 8th grade student who currently attends a middle school that is out of district, but whose permanent residence will be within the PTHS D209 boundaries by the start the upcoming school year – Students must register for one of the four testing dates listed below by clicking the link for their preferred date.  All alternative testing is held at Proviso Math and Science Academy at 8601 Roosevelt Road, Forest Park. by clicking the link for their preferred date. Registration for these alternative dates will be available within the application process in step 1 (https://pths209il.scriborder.com/).

 

MSA Admissions Step #3: Other Submission Requirements

• The application process includes an audit of the applicant’s 7th grade transcript. During 'Step #1: Apply', all applicants are asked permission for PTHS to contact their Middle School to receive a student’s official transcript. Proviso will do this on behalf of all applicants. 
• Students will submit a short writing sample as part of the application. The prompt and instructions are available within the online application (found in step 1 https://pths209il.scriborder.com/), and the writing sample can be uploaded using the same platform.   
• PTHS has spoken with all Middle Schools in Proviso Township or Proviso Foundation School (see list below) in preparation for the admissions process.

• All private school students are encouraged to speak with their school principal and/or registrar to ensure they are aware of this step because Proviso will not request the transcript on the behalf of applicants. Applicants must upload a transcribe to the application portal.
  
   

 

Questions?
Email: MSAadmissions@pths209.org
Call: 708-338-4100
 

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