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MMT PREP · MATH COMPETITIONS

From MATHCOUNTS to
the Olympiad Pathway

Expert coaching for MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8/10/12, AIME, and more — structured preparation that takes students from their first contest all the way to national and international competition.

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6+Major competitions covered — MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8/10/12, AIME, and more
Gr 4–12Programs spanning elementary through high school competition tracks
2012Coaching math competitors since 2012
NationalStudents coached to Chapter, State, and National level

What we prepare for

Every major math competition

From a student's first contest to national-level invitational exams — we cover the full competitive math landscape.

MATHCOUNTS
Most Popular

MATHCOUNTS

Middle School · Gr 6–8

One of the most popular middle school math competitions in the USA. Chapter, State, and National competitions run February through May each year. Students compete individually and as a team across four high-pressure rounds.

  • Sprint Round: 30 problems in 40 minutes — no calculator allowed
  • Target Round: 8 problems in pairs, 6 minutes per pair
  • Team Round: 10 problems in 20 minutes as a school team of 4
  • Countdown Round: Head-to-head oral competition at State & National
Pathway →Chapter → State → National
AMC 8
Prestigious

AMC 8

Middle School · Gr 8 and below

One of the most prestigious middle school math competitions in the USA and the world. A 25-question, 40-minute multiple-choice contest offered each January — the ideal entry point into the AMC pathway.

  • Format: 25 multiple-choice questions, 40 minutes
  • Timing: Offered every January
  • Topics: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics
  • Pathway: Foundation for AMC 10/12 and beyond
Pathway →AMC 8 → AMC 10/12
AMC 10/12
Olympiad Pathway

AMC 10 & AMC 12

High School · Gr 9–12

One of the most prestigious high school math competitions in the USA and the world. A 25-question, 75-minute multiple-choice contest offered twice each November — and the first step on the road to the International Mathematical Olympiad.

  • Format: 25 multiple-choice questions, 75 minutes
  • Offered: Twice in November (AMC 10A/12A and 10B/12B)
  • AMC 10: For students in Grade 10 and below
  • AMC 12: Covers the full high school curriculum including precalculus
Pathway →AMC 10/12 → AIME → USA(J)MO → IMO
AIME
By Invitation

AIME

Invitational · High Achievers

The American Invitational Mathematics Examination — open only to top-scoring students from the AMC 10 and AMC 12. A grueling 15-question, 3-hour exam where every answer is an integer from 0 to 999. Top scorers advance to the USA Math Olympiads.

  • Format: 15 questions, 3-hour examination
  • Answers: Integer values from 0 to 999 (no multiple choice)
  • Timing: Offered in February
  • Advancement: Top scorers invited to USAMO or USAJMO
Pathway →AIME → USAMO / USAJMO → IMO
NLMC

Noetic Learning Math Contest

Elementary & Middle · Gr 4–8

A 45-minute, 20-problem in-person contest for Grades 4–8. The Noetic Learning Math Contest challenges students with non-routine problems that develop creative and critical mathematical thinking.

  • Format: 20 problems in 45 minutes
  • Delivery: In-person, school-administered
  • Grade levels: Grades 4 through 8
  • Style: Non-routine, creative problem-solving
Pathway →School level → National recognition
PiMC

Pi Math Contest (PiMC)

Elementary & Middle School

Organized by the A-Star Foundation for elementary and middle school students. PiMC is an individual competition with awards based on performance scores — a great confidence-building first competition experience.

  • Organizer: A-Star Foundation
  • Participation: Individual competition
  • Awards: Based on performance score
  • Target: Elementary and middle school students
Pathway →Individual → Scored placement
Students solving math problemsMath classroom sessionMath competition

The olympiad ladder

One pathway, all the way to the world stage

The AMC series is the official gateway to the International Mathematical Olympiad. Every step is a milestone — and we coach students through each one.

AMC 8

Grade 8 & below

Entry-level prestige

AMC 10 / 12

Grade 9–12

High school gateway

AIME

Invitational

Top 5% of AMC scorers

USA(J)MO

Olympiad

National qualifier

IMO

International

World stage

MATHCOUNTS runs its own independent Chapter → State → National pathway for middle schoolers, culminating in the Raytheon Technologies MATHCOUNTS National Competition each May.

The bigger picture

Why math competitions matter

🏆

Standout college applications

Top universities actively seek students who have competed in AMC, AIME, or USA(J)MO. Math competition success signals rare analytical ability.

🧠

Lifelong problem-solving skills

Competition math trains students to approach hard problems from multiple angles — a skill that carries through college, STEM careers, and beyond.

🤝

Community of high-achievers

MATHCOUNTS and AMC connect students with peers who share the same drive and curiosity. The network lasts a lifetime.

📈

Measurable growth

Each competition provides an objective benchmark. Students and families can track improvement from AMC 8 all the way through the olympiad pathway.

Student working through math at the whiteboard
Competition-focused curriculum

How we train

We don't just teach math —
we train competitors

School math teaches procedures. Competition math trains creative thinking. Our sessions focus on non-routine problem strategies — the kind that let students tackle problems they've never seen before, under timed pressure, and get them right.

  • Deep focus on Algebra, Counting, Geometry, and Number Theory
  • Strategy sessions — how to approach a problem you've never seen
  • Full timed mock contests with detailed mistake reviews
  • Aligned to MATHCOUNTS, AMC 8/10/12, and AIME problem styles
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Our approach

From first session to competition day

01

Diagnostic & placement

We assess your student's current level and identify which competitions are the right target — then map the preparation roadmap.

02

Structured curriculum

Weekly sessions covering Algebra, Counting, Geometry, and Number Theory — aligned precisely to each competition's tested topics.

03

Mock competitions

Timed full-length practice tests under real competition conditions. Detailed review of every mistake so students learn, not just drill.

04

Competition day & beyond

Strategic coaching for competition day — and continuous coaching as students advance through Chapter, State, National, and invitational rounds.

Faculty

Coaches with competition pedigree

Thomas Avila

Thomas Avila

Math & Competition Specialist

MIT PhD Candidate · Harvey Mudd · Harvard

BS in Mathematics and Chemistry (Harvey Mudd College); Laboratory Fellow in Chemistry (Harvard University). Specializes in AMC, AIME, and olympiad-track competition math.

AMC 8/10/12 & AIMEK-12 MathAP Chemistry
Dane M.

Dane M.

Competition Math Coach

University of Oregon

PhD in Mathematics; BA in Mathematics and Physics (University of Oregon). Deep expertise in AMC, MathCounts, AIME, and Olympiad-level competition preparation.

AMC · AIME · MathCountsAP CalculusK-12 Math
Kayla Ro

Kayla Ro

Math & English Instructor

Northwestern · Harvard

BS in Biology & History (Northwestern); Advanced Mathematics Certificate (Harvard). Covers competition math through the AMC 8/10 level alongside full academic tutoring.

AMC 8 / AMC 10K-12 Math & EnglishSAT · ACT

Common questions

Frequently asked by parents

What age or grade should my child start competing?

MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8 are excellent starting points for middle schoolers (Grades 6–8). Elementary students can begin with PiMC or NLMC. We tailor the entry point to each student's current math level.

Does my child need prior competition experience?

Not at all. We work with complete beginners through to students aiming for AIME and USA(J)MO. Our diagnostic session places every student at the right level.

How is competition math different from school math?

Competition problems are non-routine — they require creative strategies, multi-step reasoning, and techniques not typically taught in school curricula. That's exactly what we train.

How long does it take to see improvement?

Most students see measurable score improvements within 8–12 weeks of structured practice. The AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS timelines make it easy to set a concrete goal and track progress.

Math competition

Competition calendar

  • January — AMC 8
  • February — MATHCOUNTS Chapter · AIME
  • March — MATHCOUNTS State
  • May — MATHCOUNTS National
  • November — AMC 10A/12A & 10B/12B
  • Year-round — PiMC · NLMC · CEMC

Also covered

  • CEMC (Canadian) — official test center
  • COMC — Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge
  • BAMO — Bay Area Mathematical Olympiad
  • USAMO / USAJMO
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