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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Other than for the experience, does this help with anything else? (College apps?)[/quote]

It can help with college applications but mainly if you are scoring high enough to participate in the AIME and the USAMO at most schools. At schools like MIT and Cal Tech you [b]really need to make MOP and then IMO to stand out[/b]. Most of the college sites I have looked at have said [b]to only include the AMC scores if you have a perfect score[/b] and to post the AIME or USAMO scores from the AMC12 if you make those. You cannot get to the USAMO unless you scored well on the AMC12 and the AIME.

Really, these types of tests are important if you have a kid who has participated in their school math team and a series of competitions. They help to show dedication to an activity, just like playing a sport for all of high school. High enough scores show that your child in the top percentile of their peers, like making an All Conference team in a sport.

College admissions are looking for participation in extra curricular activities over a period of time because it shows passion or interest. They like to see kids who stand out, so being in the top percentage of their peers. They also like to see that kids are well rounded, so not all academic activities or all athletic activities.[/quote]

That's absurd.  Only 40-ish kids across multiple grade levels make MOP.  Only 6 kids (across multiple grade levels) make IMO.  Only around 30-ish kids get a perfect AMC 12.  Yes, the very small number of kids who do that will "stand out" in applications, but even elite colleges have a lot more space for incoming freshmen.  You're suggesting that if you're not in the top 30 or so mathematicians in your grade level in the entire country, none of the ivies, MIT, CalTech, Stanford, etc. math, physics, engineering, etc. departments would be interested?  Are you also suggesting that a kid earning a spot on the top 1% honor roll (maybe 300 kids per test, so maybe 150-ish 12th graders) is better off [b]not [/b]including this on an application?[/quote]

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