Competitions
Competition programs
Courses that prepare students for the national math and computing competitions, and a research program for the science fair.
Math competitions
The Mathematical Association of America's competitions: the AMC 8 for middle school, and the AMC 10 and AMC 12 for high school.
Computing Olympiad
The USA Computing Olympiad (USACO): algorithmic programming contests, judged on correctness and on time.
Science fair
Looking for competition dates? Academic Competition Dates →
How competition fits a student's path
Contests are a benchmark, not the point — a way to measure progress the way a game measures it in a sport. Where a student is heading, and which contests suit them, is the subject of Talent Beyond School.