Is the AMC test important?

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Is the AMC test important?

Another reason the AMC is so important is that the top schools now explicitly ask for AMC scores (not required). In addition, you can highlight your AMC accomplishments in the Activities section of the application and also include them in your essays. And there are lots of essays to write!

Is qualifying for Aime?

The AIME (American Invitational Mathematics Examination) is an intermediate examination between the AMC 10 or AMC 12 and the USAMO. All students who took the AMC 10 and had a score of 120 or more out of a possible 150, or were in the top 2.5\% also qualify for the AIME.

What happens if you do good on the AMC 10?

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If you do well on the AIME, you can qualify for the US Mathematical Olympiad. The top scorers from that competition then have the opportunity to train to be on the US team that competes at the International Math Olympiad. If you took the AMC 10, you’ll compete in the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO).

What is the difference between Maa AMC 10 and AMC 12?

You can visit the official MAA AMC 10/12 page by clicking here. The AMC 10 is open to students grade 10 and younger who are under 17.5 years of age and the AMC 12 is open to students grade 12 and younger who are under 19.5 years of age. The exams are offered on two dates each year, referred to as AMC 10A/12A and AMC 10B/12B.

What is the age limit for AMC 12?

Students in grade 12 or below and under 19.5 years of age on the day of the contest can take the AMC 12. These competitions are administered around the country on Thursday, January 30, 2020 and Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

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What grade level is the AMC 10?

The AMC 10 is for students in 10th grade and below, and covers the high school curriculum up to 10th grade. Students in grade 10 or below and under 17.5 years of age on the day of the contest can take the AMC 10.

When are the AMC 10/12 competitions?

These competitions are administered around the country on Thursday, January 30, 2020 and Wednesday, February 5, 2020. The AMC 10/12 provides an opportunity for high school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers.