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After AMC 10/12 A: The B Exam and AIME Qualifying
The AMC 10/12 A exam ran November 5, the B exam is November 13 and scores arrive in mid-December. This article covers B exam rules, scoring and AIME steps.
Science Olympiads 2027: Irvine Registration Timeline
USABO student registration closes November 22, F=ma registration runs to January 14, 2027, and the Orange County ACS section runs USNCO in Irvine. Here is the timeline.
Scholastic Awards 2027: California Deadline Dec. 3
The 2027 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are open, and the California region that serves Irvine closes art and writing entries on December 3, 2026.
Congressional App Challenge Due Oct 26: Irvine Guide
The 2026 Congressional App Challenge closes October 26 at noon Eastern, and Irvine's CA-47 is hosting. Eligibility, demo video, AI disclosure, judging, and prizes.
Regeneron STS Deadline November 5: Irvine Guide
Regeneron STS 2027 applications close November 5 at 8 PM ET. This guide covers eligibility, the 20-page paper, recommendations, awards and 2026 Orange County scholars.
AMC to USAMO: Five Changes for the 2027 Season
AIME moves to Pearson testing centers in 2027 and USAMO selection now rests on AIME. Irvine families can follow registration, eligibility and exam rules here.
USACO Season Structure: Four Divisions, Four Contests
USACO has four divisions and four online contests a year: three in January and February, then the proctored US Open. How the season rhythm shapes preparation.
AMC 10 Preparation Guide: Timeline, Topics & Resources
MAA has published the 2026-27 AMC 10 contest dates and the AIME qualifying score in advance. This page covers the format, the timeline, score targets, and mistakes.
10 AMC 8 Tips From EDUBUS Math Coaches
The 2026-27 AMC 8 will be held between January 21 and 27, 2027. This page collects ten tips on scoring rules, pacing, guessing, recurring topics, and scheduling.
PUPC Physics Competition: What It Is and How to Prepare
The Princeton University Physics Competition has announced no edition since November 2023. This page covers the former format, what is verifiable now, and alternatives.
Wharton Global High School Investment Competition Guide
Registration for the 2026-27 Wharton investment competition closed on September 11, 2026. This page covers the rules, deliverables, judging criteria, and calendar.
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