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Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing - The Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing (MASMC) is a two-year residential early college entrance program for gifted high school students at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, replacing the junior and senior years of high school. It provides an opportunity for students with a passion for math and science to get ahead in a college career, earning both a high school diploma ...
Missouri State University - Missouri State University (formerly Southwest Missouri State University) located in Springfield, Missouri is the state's second largest university, second only to the University of Missouri in student enrollment. In addition to its main campus, MSU has a two-year branch campus in ...
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