The AMC are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the 6 person USA team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO). There is also a stand-alone competition for middle school students. They are the most well-known and widely taken math competition in the US, and consist of 25 multiple choice questions. You can find past problems and solutions here.
AMC 8:
Can be taken by anyone in grade 8 or below who is below age 14.5 on the day of the competition.
The next AMC 8 competition will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, on Emory's Campus. The exam will take place at 7:15 pm in Room E208 of the Math and Science Center (400 Dowman Dr, Atlanta, GA, 30322). For more information regarding the competition, please email Emory's AMC 8 representative, Guangqiu Liang at guangqiu.liang@emory.edu.
AMC 10/12 A:
Can be taken by anyone in grade 10/12 or below.
Now takes place in November of each year.
Many high schools host, so will not be offered at Emory.
Top scorers qualify for participation in the AIME.
Math Kangeroo is an international multiple choice contest lasting 75 minutes with fun and challenging questions for students in grades 1 - 12. The contest usually happens in March.
The participation fee is $21 (financial assistance is available) and includes a t-shirt, certificate, and gift in addition to a competition booklet and pencil on the test day.
Week of Mathematical Exploration
This program is for curious and self-directed students who want to go deeper into investigating a single mathematical topic or question than is possible in a regular math circle class. Under the mentorship of Emory graduate students, participants will get a taste of what it’s like to do mathematics research. The program ends with participants presenting on their findings to the rest of the group. Along the way, we’ll also set aside some time for fun group activities and guest speakers.
We have not yet decided on whether the program will run in summer 2026.
The Atlanta Science Festival is an annual celebration of local science and technology. For one week in march, curious people of all ages will explore the science and technology in our region and see how science is connected to all parts of our lives in a variety of hands-on activities, facility tours, presentations, and performances throughout the metro Atlanta region. The Festival culminates in the free, family-friendly Exploration Expo - an interactive day of demos, hands-on activities, and stage shows at Piedmont Park.
Emory Math Circle often has a booth at the Exploration Expo; however, we always encourage our students to go!