AMC Registration + Information - Mathematical Association of America

Mathematical Association of America (MAA)

Program overview

High school students interested in mathematics competitions. AMC 10 is for grades 10 and below; AMC 12 is for grades 12 and below; AMC 8 is for middle school grades 8 and below. Top AMC 10/12 performers may be invited to AIME and USAMO/USAJMO.

Eligibility

Grade eligibility only: AMC 8 for grades 8 and below; AMC 10 for grades 10 and below; AMC 12 for grades 12 and below.

Key details

Organization
Mathematical Association of America (MAA)
Type
Competition
Location
Varies; administered at registered schools/institutions
Eligible grades
Grades 8 and below (AMC 8), Grades 10 and below (AMC 10), Grades 12 and below (AMC 12)
Application deadline
AMC 12/10: Early Bird Sep 30, 2026; Regular Oct 15, 2026; Late Oct 28, 2026 (returning competition managers only). AMC 8: Early Bird Oct 28, 2026; Regular Jan 5, 2027; Late Jan 14, 2027 (returning competition managers only).
Cost
Registration fees: $55 early bird, $75 regular, $115 late (returning competition managers only). Competition bundles: $30 for ten AMC 10/12 student licenses; $25 for ten AMC 8 student licenses. Additional bundle deadlines apply.
Time commitment
Single competition date/window; duration not stated.
Application status
Open for the 2026-27 competition cycle

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page