MUS | College Counseling

About

For more than 100 years, Memphis University School has provided Mid-South boys with unparalleled opportunities to develop intellectually, morally, socially, artistically, and physically, becoming leaders well-equipped to turn great ideas into action. Here, boys in Grades 7-12 find a top-tier academic program, small classes with individual attention, a school community centered on an Honor Code, extracurricular activities with opportunities for leadership, and a sense of belonging within a fellowship of common purpose.

Admissions

Come learn for yourself why there is no better school in the Mid-South for boys in Grades 7-12. We are committed to academic excellence, and we know how to teach boys. Nearly 70 percent of our teachers have advanced degrees, and they average 22 years of experience. We maintain a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1, and a typical class size of 15. Step-by-step, our students learn to take responsibility for their actions, serve the community, and develop leadership skills as they make lifelong friendships.

Academics

The extraordinarily accomplished and dedicated faculty is our driving force, and providing boys an unparalleled college-preparatory education is our guiding principle. Since the school’s founding in 1893, we have upheld a tradition of excellence, and we stay on the cutting edge by keeping an eye on the future. What we teach is shaped by the expectations that colleges have for students they admit, and by what we believe we should pass on from generation to generation.

Arts

Understanding and appreciating the works of man’s creative spirit are necessary for a complete education. We offer students myriad opportunities for hands-on, full-fledged participation in performing, visual, and recording arts. Boys here have the chance to sculpt, to paint, to act, to sing, and to perform, and the whole community benefits from the creativity that they express.

“It is art that makes life, makes interest, makes importance … and I know of no substitute whatever for the force and beauty of its process.” - Henry James, 1915

Athletics

Sports have always played a significant role in shaping the moral character of our students. Teamwork, self-sacrifice, courage, stamina, perseverance, hard work, self-control - these values are forged in the crucible of competition. While we are extremely proud of our numerous athletic achievements, we realize these endeavors are never an end in themselves, but a powerful means to an end: self-knowledge and self-improvement for our boys. Our athletic program lives by the highest code of sportsmanship. We play hard, we play by the rules, and we have fun. At MUS, we always play the games well.

Student Life

A tradition of excellence remains vigorous here due to the commitment of the entire community - especially students. We encourage our boys to strive for excellence because that allows them to find meaning in what they do, to play a role in something greater than themselves, and to discover a sense of competence and thus confidence in themselves and in their abilities. If our academics, or our sports, or our arts, or our service and leadership opportunities do not challenge or engage boys, then they lack the capacity to transform boys. The struggle for excellence makes our experiences real. And boys need something real.

List of 52 events.

Mar

30

University of Memphis Visit
12:30 PM to 1:15 PM
Campus Center - Wunderlich Auditorium - WA

College Counseling
Apr

3

Mississippi State University Visit
12:45 PM to 1:15 PM
Campus Center - Halperin-Gillespie Room - HalGil

College Counseling
Apr

3

VIRTUAL University of Arizona Visit
12:45 PM to 1:15 PM
Dunavant Upper School - Upper School Conference Room - US Con

College Counseling
Apr

7

May 6 SAT Registration Deadline
4/7/2023
collegeboard.org
Apr

10

Southwest Tennessee Community College Visit
12:45 PM to 1:15 PM
Campus Center - Wunderlich Auditorium - WA

College Counseling
Apr

12

Junior College Day Program
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
The program begins in Hyde Chapel, then students disperse to classrooms.

Hyde Chapel

College Counseling
Apr

12

College Dean Panel for Parents
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Hyde Chapel - Chapel

College Counseling
Apr

13

OP College Fair in the Morrison Courtyard
10:15 AM to 10:45 AM
Dunavant Upper School - Morgan Foyer - MorgFoy

College Counseling
Apr

15

ACT at MUS
4/15/2023

ACT Test Date
Deadline to register
April 15, 2023
Mar 10, 2023

actstudent.org

Dunavant Upper School - Morgan Foyer - MorgFoy

College Counseling
Apr

18

Ole Miss College Visit
12:45 PM to 1:15 PM
Campus Center - Halperin-Gillespie Room - HalGil

College Counseling
Apr

19

University of Alabama Visit
12:45 PM to 1:15 PM
Campus Center - Wunderlich Auditorium - WA

College Counseling
May

4

June 3 SAT Registration Deadline
5/4/2023
collegeboard.org
May

5

June 10 ACT Registration Deadline
5/5/2023
actstudent.org
May

6

SAT at MUS
5/6/2023

SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
May 6, 2023
April 7, 2023

collegeboard.org

Dunavant Upper School - Morgan Foyer - MorgFoy

College Counseling
May

30

College Application & Essay Workshop for Rising Seniors
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Class of 2024 is invited to attend any or all of these workshops - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 30 - June 1, and Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14.

Campus Center - Wunderlich Auditorium - WA

College Counseling
May

31

College Application & Essay Workshop for Rising Seniors
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Class of 2024 is invited to attend any or all of these workshops - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 30 - June 1, and Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14.

Campus Center - Wunderlich Auditorium - WA

College Counseling
Jun

1

College Application & Essay Workshop for Rising Seniors
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Class of 2024 is invited to attend any or all of these workshops - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 30 - June 1, and Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14.

Campus Center - Wunderlich Auditorium - WA

College Counseling
Jun

3

SAT - not at MUS
6/3/2023
collegeboard.org
SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
June 3, 2023
May 4, 2023
Jun

7

MUS Alumni Mock Interviews - Virtual
6/7/2023
College Counseling
Jun

10

ACT - not at MUS
6/10/2023
ACT Test Date
Registration Deadline
June 10, 2023
May 5, 2023
actstudent.org
Jun

13

College Application & Essay Workshop for Rising Seniors
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Class of 2024 is invited to attend any or all of these workshops - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 30 - June 1, and Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14.

Campus Center - Wunderlich Auditorium - WA

College Counseling
Jun

14

College Application & Essay Workshop for Rising Seniors
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Class of 2024 is invited to attend any or all of these workshops - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 30 - June 1, and Tuesday and Wednesday, June 13 and 14.

Campus Center - Wunderlich Auditorium - WA

College Counseling
Jun

15

MUS Alumni Mock Interviews - Virtual
6/15/2023
College Counseling
Jun

16

July 15 ACT Registration Deadline
6/16/2023
actstudent.org
Jul

15

ACT - not at MUS
7/15/2023
actstudent.org

ACT Test Date
Registration Deadline
July 15, 2023
June 16, 2023
Jul

28

August 26 SAT Registration Deadline
7/28/2023
College Counseling
Aug

4

September 9 ACT Registration Deadline
8/4/2023
ACT at MUS on September 9

College Counseling
Aug

26

SAT at MUS
8/26/2023
*Testing available at MUS - register early!
collegeboard.org
SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Friday, July 28, 2023

Dunavant Upper School

College Counseling
Sep

8

October 7 SAT Registration Deadline
9/8/2023
College Counseling
Sep

9

ACT at MUS
9/9/2023
Registration Deadline: August 4

Dunavant Upper School

College Counseling
Sep

22

October 28 ACT Registration Deadline
9/22/2023
College Counseling
Oct

6

November 4 SAT Registration Deadline
10/6/2023
College Counseling
Oct

28

ACT - not at MUS
10/28/2023
Registration Deadline: September 22

College Counseling
Nov

3

December 2 SAT Registration Deadline
11/3/2023
College Counseling
Nov

3

December 9 ACT Registration Deadline
11/3/2023
College Counseling
Nov

4

SAT - not at MUS
11/4/2023
Deadline to register: October 6
collegeboard.org
SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Friday, October 6, 2023

College Counseling
Dec

2

SAT - not at MUS
12/2/2023
Deadline to register: November 3
collegeboard.org
SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Friday, November 3, 2023

College Counseling
Dec

9

ACT - not at MUS
12/9/2023
College Counselingc
Jan

5

February 10 ACT Registration Deadline
1/5/2024
College Counseling
Feb

10

ACT - not at MUS
2/10/2024
Registration Deadline: January 5

College Counseling
Feb

23

March 9 Digital SAT Registration Deadline
2/23/2024
College Counseling
Mar

8

April 13 ACT Registration Deadline
3/8/2024
April 13 ACT is AT MUS

College Counseling
Mar

9

Digital SAT - not at MUS
3/9/2024
Deadline to register: February 23
collegeboard.org
Digital SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Friday, February 23, 2024

College Counseling
Apr

13

ACT at MUS
4/13/2024
Registration Deadline: March 8

Dunavant Upper School

College Counseling
Apr

19

May 4 Digital SAT Registration Deadline
4/19/2024
College Counselingc
May

3

June 8 ACT Registration Deadline
5/3/2024
College Counseling
May

4

Digital SAT
5/4/2024
Location to be determined
collegeboard.org
Digital SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Friday, April 19, 2024

College Counseling
May

17

June 1 Digital SAT Registration Deadline
5/17/2024
College Counseling
Jun

1

Digital SAT
6/1/2024
collegeboard.org
Digital SAT Test Date
Registration Deadline
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Friday, May 17, 2024

College Counseling
Jun

7

July 13 ACT Registration Deadline
6/7/2024
College Counseling
Jun

8

ACT - not at MUS
6/8/2024
Registration Deadline: May 3

College Counseling
Jul

13

ACT - not at MUS
7/13/2024
Registration Deadline: June 7

College Counseling

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