List of the top 10 math competitions to fuel your passion & enhance skills.

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American Mathematics Competition (AMC) The AMC, organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), offers a series of challenging math contests worldwide.

It is renowned and prestigious, providing opportunities for students to excel.

Successful performance can lead to further competitions like the USA Math Olympiad.

Eligibility: AMC 8: Eligibility: Any student in eighth grade or below can take the AMC

8. Description: The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute multiple-choice examination that assesses mathematical problem-solving skills.

AMC 10/12: Eligibility: For the AMC 10, students must be in 10th grade or below and under 1

7. 5 years old.

For the AMC 12, students must be in 12th grade or below.

Description: The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice examinations designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills in high school mathematics.

The AMC 10 covers the high school curriculum up to 10th grade.

AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Exam): Eligibility: Students who qualify for the AIME based on their AMC 10/12 scores.

Note: Students cannot take both AIME I and AIME II.

Format: Includes divisions such as AMC 10 A, AMC 12 A, and AMC 10 B, each with specific qualifying requirements.

Harvard/MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT) HMMT, one of the world’s largest math competitions, attracts top students globally.

Organized by students from Harvard, MIT, and other schools, it holds significant weight on college applications, especially for Ivy League institutions like Harvard.

Eligibility: High School Students: HMMT is open to all high school students.

Grade Levels: Students in grades 9 through 12 are eligible to participate.

Age Limit: Participants must be under 21 years old.

Graduation Status: Students must not have graduated from secondary education (high school).

Format: Rigorous individual and team rounds, showcasing mathematical prowess.

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American Regions Mathematics League (ARML) ARML is a national competition held at various US locations.

It combines team and individual rounds, allowing students to demonstrate teamwork and independent skills.

Eligibility: High School Students: ARML is open to all high school students.

Grade Levels: Students in grades 9 through 12 are eligible to participate.

Format: Mix of team and individual rounds, supported by companies like The D.

E.

Shaw Group and the American Mathematical Society.

Offers internships and fellowships for exceptional students.

International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) PlaySecrets from International Math Olympiad Winner (Exclusive Interview) The IMO is a prestigious global math competition held annually in different countries.

It challenges students with complex problems in algebra, calculus, and geometry.

Participation in the IMO makes a strong impression on college applications.

Eligibility: High school students worldwide.

Format: Two days of written exams with proof-based questions.

Math Kangaroo USA Math Kangaroo, running for 26 years, is an international math contest.

It focuses on three-dimensional geometry and other mathematical concepts.

Awards, recognitions, and networking opportunities are available.

Eligibility: Grade Levels: All students from grades 1 to 12 qualify for Math Kangaroo participation.

Format: Annual competition held on the third Thursday of March, emphasizing creative problem-solving.

Math League Math League Organization organizes state and local math competitions, reaching over 30,000 students globally annually.

It offers contests, classes, workshops, and math camps to enhance mathematical skills.

Eligibility: Elementary, middle, and high school students.

Format: Various contests, including math contest preparation and standardized testing tutoring.

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Math Prize for Girls The Jane Street Math Prize for Girls is the world’s largest math competition exclusively for girls.

It promotes gender equality in STEM fields.

Winners have opportunities to excel, travel, and impact their career prospects.

Eligibility: Female students in 11th grade or below, who live in the USA or Canada (or are permanent residents) interested in mathematics.

Format: Annual competition with cash prizes, held at MIT.

MATHCOUNTS MATHCOUNTS focuses on middle school students, aiming to engage and build their math skills early.

It offers resources, competitions, and math clubs.

Eligibility: Middle school students in the US.

Format: Various rounds, including individual and team challenges.

Caribou Math Contests Caribou Mathematics Competition is an online exam-type contest held worldwide.

It provides a straightforward platform for elementary, middle, and high school students.

Eligibility: Students in elementary, middle, and high school.

Format: Six online contests throughout the school year.

MathWorks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge M3 Challenge focuses on applied mathematics and real-world problem-solving.

High school juniors and seniors participate, fostering critical thinking and teamwork skills.

Eligibility: US high school juniors and seniors.

Format: Internet-based competition with a unique annual problem, offering scholarship prizes.

Resources for STEM Competitions Rishab Jain, who won at ISEF, 3M Young Scientists Challenge, JSHS and more, has achieved success in numerous research competitions and undertaken several research projects during his high school years.

His FREE Student STEM guide has a list of 50+ opportunities, internships and competitions.