AMC 8 / AMC 10 / AMC 12
American Mathematics Competition - written across Canada
Why It Matters
Widely recognised internationally. Strong AMC scores are referenced by competitive Canadian universities and are essential preparation for the Euclid and Putnam competitions.
How to Start
Canadian students can write the AMC through registered schools or community organisations. Register through Art of Problem Solving (AoPS) or ask your math teacher.
Commitment
- Medium commitment: a few hours most weeks during the school year.
- Best starting grade: G7
- AMC 8 in G7, AMC 10 in G9, AMC 12 in G11 - taking the appropriate level each year builds a strong record.
Programs It Supports
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Physics
Majors it supports
- Mathematics – high 80s to low 90s; CEMC contest scores are relevant at Waterloo
- Computer Science – high 80s to high 90s depending on school
- Physics – high 80s
Similar extracurriculars
- CEMC Contests (Gauss, Euclid & more) – Waterloo's nationally recognised math contest series
- Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC) – Waterloo's top G11-G12 math contest
- Math Kangaroo Canada – International math competition accessible for all levels
- School Math Team – Compete against other schools in mathematics
- Statistics & Data Science Club – Analyse real-world data as a team
- Math Contests Study Group Founder – Create a club dedicated to solving advanced math problems
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