AMC

The **[|American Mathematics Contest 12]** (**AMC 12**, //originally called the **AHSME** - Annual High School Mathematics Examination//), is a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts.
 * What is it? **

The **[|American Mathematics Contest 10]** (**AMC 10**, //added in 2000, when the names of the AMC 8 and AMC 12 were updated//) is also a 25 question, 75 minute multiple choice examination in secondary school mathematics containing problems which can be understood and solved with pre-calculus concepts. AMC 12 students who rank in the top 5% nationally (or score at least 100 out of 150 points) will qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME). AMC 10 students who rank in the top 1% nationally (or score at least 120 out of 150 points) will also qualify for the AIME. The **[|American Invitational Mathematics Examination]** (**AIME**), is a 15 question, 3 hour examination in which each answer is an integer number from 0 to 999. It is given on two different dates in late March. The **[|United States of American Mathematical Olympiad]** (**USAMO**), is a six question, two day, 9 hour essay/proof examination. All problems can be solved with pre-calculus methods. For the 2009-2010 school year approximately 500 of the top scoring AMC participants (based on a weighted average) will be invited to take the USAMO.

The**[| Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program]** (**MOSP**) is a 3-4 week, intensive training program in the summer. This program gives all participants, including the six IMO team members and two alternates, extensive practice in solving mathematical problems which require deeper analysis than those solved by students in even the best American high schools. Full days of classes and extensive problem sets give students thorough preparation in several important areas of mathematics which are traditionally emphasized more in other countries than in the United States. Traditionally there are 25 openings for the IMO team, alternates, and a select group of younger students.

The AMC year culminates with the**[| International Mathematical Olympiad]** (**IMO**) which is a 10-14 day trip and contest for the top 6 students, who comprise the United States IMO team and represent the U. S. at the IMO.

The AMC 12 is designed for students in a program leading to a high school diploma, and under 19.5 years of age on the day of the contest. The AMC 10 is designed for students in a program leading to a high school diploma, under 17.5 years of age on the day of the contest, and not enrolled in grades 11 or 12 or equivalent.
 * Who takes it? **

In February each year.
 * When does it happen? **

[|AMC 10/12 Test Prep]
 * How do I prepare? **