Mathematical Association of America
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) organizes the AMC (American Mathematics Competitions) series, the primary pipeline for selecting the US team for the International Mathematical Olympiad. The AMC series includes AMC 8, AMC 10, AMC 12, AIME, and USAMO/USAJMO.
Official WebsiteCompetitions Organized
AMC 8
The entry point to America's premier math competition pipeline. 25 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes for students in grades 6-8.
AMC 10
The intermediate level of America's AMC series for students in grade 10 and below. Top scorers (~5%) qualify for the AIME invitational.
AMC 12
The senior level of America's AMC series for high school students. One of the oldest math competitions in the US, dating back to 1950.
AIME
The American Invitational Mathematics Examination, by invitation for top AMC 10/12 scorers. 15 problems with integer answers in 3 hours.
USAMO
The USA Mathematical Olympiad, the final national selection stage for the US IMO team. Proof-based problems in IMO format for ~250-500 invited students.