American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 10/12)
Nationally standard math contests run by MAA; gateway to AIME, USA(J)MO, USAMO; tests algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics.
Founded in 1950, the AMC is the preeminent math competition for students K-12.
The 2025-26 MAA AMC dates are: AMC 10 A and AMC 12 A – November 05, 2025 AMC 10 B and AMC 12 B – November 13, 2025 AMC 8 – January 22 to 28, 2026
Students and parents do not register directly with the MAA.
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