USA Mathematical Talent Search (USAMTS)

Mathematics

Round 1 submission deadline

October 13, 2026 (UTC-4)

The USA Mathematical Talent Search is a free, untimed olympiad for US middle and high school students who write up full proofs over roughly a month per round across three rounds each year. Submissions are graded individually with written feedback, and strong scorers can use USAMTS results toward AIME qualification.

Registration

Format: Online
Age: 11-18
Participation: Individual
Location: United States
Entry fee: Free
Prize: Math books, T-shirts and Wolfram software subscriptions for top scorers; results can count toward AIME qualification.

Timeline

Round 1 submission deadlineOctober 13, 2026 (UTC-4) source
Round 2 submission deadline (following the typical early December pattern)approximateDecember 7, 2026 (UTC-5) source

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