AMC
20 Feb, 2026
The AMC is organized by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and originated in 1950. Each year, over 600,000 registered students take the exam exclusively in North America, making the AMC the most reliable and valid mathematics test in the world.
AMC U.S. Mathematics Competition – The globally recognized benchmark for mathematical ability among top-tier universities! It is also a highly prestigious event during the transition from elementary to middle school. As the most authoritative youth mathematics competition worldwide, AMC scores have become a crucial advantage for applicants to top 30 institutions such as MIT and Stanford.
Since 2006, the AMC8 competition has been officially introduced to China, and its influence has gradually grown over the years, attracting an increasing number of students to participate. The AMC8 competition has become one of the most prominent math competitions in China, with its prestige and impact being particularly notable at the elementary and junior high school levels. In 2024, the number of participants in the Chinese region reached 100,000, and the cutoff score rose again in 2025, intensifying the competition.