AMC 10/12 test dates have moved up to NOVEMBER!
AMC 8 has moved back to January. AIME test dates have moved up to February.
AMC 8 has moved back to January. AIME test dates have moved up to February.
The American Mathematics Competitions are nationally syndicated math tests annually presented by the Mathematical Association of America. The AMCs are the first tier of competitions leading to the International Mathematical Olympiad. All Ivy+ institutions consider AMC scores of prospective students.
No calculators allowed since 2008. Historical cutoffs for honor rolls and AIME qualification are charted below. See the MAA's 2014 USAMO Selection Report for insights into selection and 2009-2014 AIME item difficulty. Cutoffs for USA(J)MO should be ~230 = 130 (from AMC 10/12) + 10·10 (from AIME).
- AMC 8, good for grades 4-8, 25 multiple choice questions, 1 point each, 40 minutes (Jan 18-24, 2022)
- AMC 10, good for grades 6-10, 25 multiple choice questions, 6 points each, 1.5 points for blanks, 75 minutes (Nov 10 & 16, 2021)
- AMC 12, good for grades 8-12, 25 multiple choice questions, 6 points each, 1.5 points for blanks, 75 minutes (Nov 10 & 16, 2021)
- AIME, qualifiers only, 15 questions with 0-999 answers, 1 point each, 3 hours (Feb 8 or 16, 2022)
- USAJMO/USAMO, qualifiers only, 6 proof questions, 7 points each, 9 hours split over 2 days (TBA)
- To register for one of the above exams, contact an AMC 8 or AMC 10/12 host site. Some offer online registration (e.g., Stuyvesant and Pace).
No calculators allowed since 2008. Historical cutoffs for honor rolls and AIME qualification are charted below. See the MAA's 2014 USAMO Selection Report for insights into selection and 2009-2014 AIME item difficulty. Cutoffs for USA(J)MO should be ~230 = 130 (from AMC 10/12) + 10·10 (from AIME).
OKAY, BUT CAN I GET GOOD?
"Anything's possible if you've got enough nerve!" - J.K. Rowling
AMC data suggests many missed opportunities for girls at higher math achievement levels. See Ellison, G. and Swanson, A. "The Gender Gap in Secondary School Mathematics at High Achievement Levels: Evidence from the American Mathematics Competitions." Journal of Economic Perspectives, American Economic Association, vol. 24, no. 2, 2010, pp. 109-28, doi:10.3386/w15238. Decide. Commit. Refuse to quit. Never stop learning or chasing your goals!
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AMC 8 HONOR ROLL
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YEAR |
ACHIEVEMENT ROLL (≤ GRADE 6) |
HONOR ROLL (TOP 2 - 5%) |
DISTINGUISHED HONOR ROLL (TOP 1%) |
2019 |
15 |
19 |
23 |
2018 |
15 |
15 |
18 |
2017 |
15 |
17 |
20 |
2016 |
15 |
18 |
22 |
2015 |
15 |
16 |
21 |
2014 |
15 |
19 |
23 |
2013 |
15 |
18 |
22 |
2012 |
15 |
18 |
22 |
2011 |
15 |
17 |
22 |
2010 |
15 |
17 |
22 |
2009 |
15 |
17 |
20 |
2008 |
15 |
19 |
22 |
2007 |
15 |
17 |
21 |
2006 |
15 |
17 |
21 |
2005 |
15 |
16 |
20 |
2004 |
15 |
17 |
21 |
2003 |
15 |
18 |
22 |
AIME QUALIFICATION
CUTOFF SCORES
YEAR |
AMC 12 A |
AMC 12 B |
AMC 10 A |
AMC 10 B |
2020 |
87 |
87 |
103.5 |
102 |
2019 |
84 |
94.5 |
103.5 |
108 |
2018 |
93 |
99 |
111 |
108 |
2017 |
96 |
100.5 |
112.5 |
120 |
2016 |
92 |
100 |
110 |
110 |
2015 |
99 |
100 |
106.5 |
120 |
2014 |
93 |
100 |
120 |
120 |
2013 |
88.5 |
93 |
108 |
120 |
2012 |
94.5 |
99 |
115.5 |
120 |
2011 |
93 |
97.5 |
117 |
117 |
2010 |
88.5 |
88.5 |
118.5 |
118.5 |
2009 |
97.5 |
100 |
120 |
120 |
2008 |
97.5 |
97.5 |
117 |
120 |
2007 |
97.5 |
100 |
117 |
115.5 |
2006 |
100 |
100 |
120 |
120 |
2005 |
100 |
100 |
120 |
120 |
2004 |
100 |
100 |
110 |
120 |
2003 |
100 |
100 |
119 |
121 |
2002 |
100 |
100 |
115 |
118 |