Students panic over it because it sounds hard. Parents worry their kid needs a chemistry refresher. Neither is the problem — because the science section isn’t really a science test. It’s a reading test with charts.
AMC prep posts
How to overcome common challenges in AMC preparation
The American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) are not your average school math test. They require a whole different level of thinking, studying, and problem-solving, and many students struggle with this. This article is here to help you overcome those AMC prep...
Challenging AMC 8 problems: A path to mathematical excellence
Mathematics is more than just numbers and equations. It is a fascinating world of patterns, logic, creativity, and beauty. But how can you discover and appreciate the wonders of mathematics? One way is to participate in the AMC 8, a prestigious contest for middle...
Master the AMC: Proven techniques for superior preparation
The American Mathematics Competition (AMC) won't allow you to succeed on natural talent alone. And cramming will also fail you here. This may be your first encounter with a challenge that you can't master easily. It presents intricate puzzles, elegant solutions, and...
The AMC vs the usual tests and grades
This blog, also hosted on Substack, is where I share what I’ve been discussing, writing, and reading in the realms of academic and cognitive development for gifted high schoolers specifically, and education in general. My tutoring and coaching practice is centered...