Math and computing contests
How to prepare for the AMC, the Waterloo contests, the Euclid, COMC, MATHCOUNTS and computing contests such as the CCC and USACO.
- AMC 10 and AMC 12 Prep by Grade: From AMC 8 to the AIME A grade-by-grade plan for AMC 10 and AMC 12 preparation, with a topic table, resource list and strategies for reaching the AIME cutoff.
- Preparing for the Waterloo Math Contests: Cayley, Fermat and Euclid A family guide to the CEMC contests: grade levels, scoring, a 3-4 month timeline, topics, the practice cycle, and what a Euclid score means for admissions.
- AMC 10 and AMC 12 Preparation: Training for Contest Math Creativity A 16 to 24 week plan, resources and FAQ for students aiming for the AIME through the AMC 10 or AMC 12, and how contest math differs from school.
- Waterloo Math Contests: How to Prepare for Euclid, Fermat and Cayley How Euclid, Fermat and Cayley are structured, which topics to study, how many hours to plan, and a weekly Euclid schedule from past papers.
- AMC 10 and AMC 12 Prep: A Complete Guide for Competitive Math Students What the AMC 10 and AMC 12 test, how scoring and AIME cutoffs work, and a timeline and resource list for preparing over several months.
- How to Prepare for the Euclid Math Contest: A Grade 12 Guide What the Euclid asks of Grade 12 students, which scores stand out for Waterloo, the key topics, and a 3 to 6 month plan for writing full solutions.
- How to Prepare for the CCC and USACO: Computer Science Contests Guide What the CCC and USACO involve, how many months of practice they take, which skills to build and a five-step plan for high school students.
- AMC 10 and AMC 12 Preparation: A Study Plan for Students and Parents A timeline, topic list, resource guide and test-day strategy for the AMC 10 and AMC 12, plus answers on AIME cutoffs and university admissions.
- How to Prepare for the Canadian Open Mathematics Challenge (COMC) COMC format, topics, a 12-week prep plan, how it compares with the AMC and Euclid, and how a strong score can help university applications.
- MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8 Prep: A Guide for Middle School Students Contest formats, key topics, a 3 to 6 month timeline and resources for MATHCOUNTS and AMC 8, and how they lead into the AMC 10 and AMC 12.
- Waterloo Math Contests Prep: Gauss, Pascal, Cayley and Fermat Formats, topics by grade, a September-to-February timeline and free CEMC resources for the Gauss, Pascal, Cayley and Fermat contests.
- A Parent's Guide to the Euclid Math Contest What the Euclid contest is, how it is scored, what counts as a good result, how to prepare, and how it can affect Waterloo and other applications.
- 5 Math Contest Preparation Strategies That Actually Work Five proven ways to prepare for the AMC 10/12, Waterloo contests and MATHCOUNTS: start with problems, practice weekly, cover core topics and manage time.