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How hard is it to get to USAMO?
The AIME is a highly difficult 15-question exam in which testers have 3 hours to complete. Typically, an index of 210 or higher is necessary to qualify, which combines your AMC Score + 10*AIME score. So if you have a 120 on the AMC and 10 on the AIME, that is enough to qualify for the USAMO.
How many students qualify for the USAMO?
260-270 students
Present. AMC 12 based indices are determined by taking AMC 12 Score + 10*(AIME Score). AMC 10 based indices are determined by taking AMC 10 Score + 10*(AIME Score). Cutoffs, based on AMC 12 indices, are determined so that approximately 260-270 students qualify for the USAMO.
What are the requirements to participate in the IMO?
Contestants must normally be citizens or long-term residents of the country that they represent. Students are in national teams of up to six students, but team members compete as individuals at the IMO. Each participating country can send up to six students to compete at an IMO.
Who is the most successful IMO?
IMO was held in Taipei, Taiwan. 76 countries were represented. There were 37 gold medals, 67 silver medals, and 102 bronze medals awarded. Top scorer was Omid Amini (Iran) with a perfect score of 42. Melanie Wood became the first female representing the United States.
Who pays for the international travel of IMO teams?
The organization hosting an IMO will pay for all relevant local expenses (i.e. accommodation, food and local travel). However, participating teams must pay for their international travel until they arrive at a designated IMO point of entry and departure. For example, in 2014, teams had to pay for travel to and from Cape Town.
Who won two medals in a row at the IMO?
Raja Mukherji became first contestant to win two medals in a row for Ireland. IMO was held in Taipei, Taiwan. 76 countries were represented. There were 37 gold medals, 67 silver medals, and 102 bronze medals awarded. Top scorer was Omid Amini (Iran) with a perfect score of 42. Melanie Wood became the first female representing the United States.