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PhysicsBowl

STEM
American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT)

Exam window (following the usual mid-March to early-April pattern)approximate

March 17, 2027 (UTC-4)

A proctored 40 question, 45 minute multiple choice physics exam for US high school students, split into a Division I paper for first year physics students and a Division II paper for second year students. Schools administer the exam on a single day within a set window, and top scorers and schools receive certificates and prizes.

Registration

Format
In person
Age
14-18
Participation
Individual
Location
United States
Entry fee
Free
Prize
Certificates and prizes for top individual scorers and top scoring schools in each division.

Timeline

  1. Exam window (following the usual mid-March to early-April pattern)approximateMarch 17, 2027 (UTC-4) source
  2. Exam window closes (following the usual pattern)approximateApril 2, 2027 (UTC-4) source
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