Question

Any tips for preparing for AMC12/AIME?

Answer 1

First, the AIME can be quite intimidating, and we do not want young students to be discouraged by poor performance on this examination.

• Second, we would like to ensure that any student qualifying for the AIME by virtue of placement on the AMC 10 would likely also qualify for the AIME in subsequent years when taking the AMC 12. It could be very disappointing for a student to be an AIME qualifier in grade 10 but not in subsequent high school years.
By restricting the number of AIME qualifiers from the AMC 10 to the top 2.5%, our plan is to not exclude any very good young students for whom the AIME would be an appropriate experience, but also not put students in a situation where they do not have opportunity to succeed.