1. Invitational Exam Overview
High-performing students in AMC 10 or AMC 12 are invited to continue in the MAA AMC series, which ultimately serves as the selection process for the United States International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) team.
Sequence of the Invitational Series:
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The first stage is the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME).
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This is followed by the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO) and the USA Junior Mathematical Olympiad (USAJMO).
Top participants in USAMO and USAJMO are invited during the summer to attend the Mathematical Olympiad Program (MOP).
Based on performance at MOP, a select group of students is invited to participate in the Team Selection Test (TST), a series of exams that determine which students will represent the U.S. at the IMO and the European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad (EGMO).
2. The American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME)
The AIME is a highly challenging competition designed for students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in AMC 10 and/or AMC 12.
Description:
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15 problems in 3 hours
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Answers are integers between 0 and 999
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Problems are significantly more difficult than those on AMC 10 and AMC 12
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Top scorers are invited to USAMO or USAJMO
AIME I and AIME II:
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AIME is offered on a primary date (AIME I) and an alternate date (AIME II) for students unable to attend the main exam.
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Students may participate in only one AIME; attending both AIME I and II results in disqualification.
Exam Timing:
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Conducted on exam day from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM Eastern Time
3. AIME Administrative Resources
Location and Registration Forms for AIME II are available under the “Competition Resources” section of the AMC platform dashboard. Only competition managers can complete these forms.
AIME II Registration Form:
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Students who qualify for AIME are automatically registered for AIME I.
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Competition managers who wish to administer AIME II must complete this form before the deadline and pay the registration fee.
AIME Venue Change Form:
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Qualified students must take AIME I or II at the same institution where they took AMC 10 and/or AMC 12.
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If the manager cannot provide either AIME I or II, or a student absolutely cannot attend at that location, the manager is responsible for arranging an alternative site and submitting the venue change form before the deadline.
Competition managers administering both AIME I and AIME II can switch students between the two exams in their portal.
