KAMS will begin recruiting students in fall 2008, once funding is made available, with an anticipated first class of 40 Kansas juniors enrolling in fall 2009. These exceptional students will represent urban, suburban, and rural communities from across the state. Prospective students must have completed at least two years of high school with distinction in mathematics or science. However, outstanding academic achievement is not the only criterion for acceptance. KAMS will select students based on drive, interest, maturity, stability, and personal and family commitment.