Omega LearnHow to Prepare for the AIME Math Contest
HighWhat is the AIME?
Format
15 questions in 3 hours. Each answer is a 3-digit integer from 000 to 999, so there are no answer choices to guess from.
Who qualifies
Students who score in the top 10–15% on the AMC 12 or the top 5–10% on the AMC 10. A score of 68+ on USAMTS also qualifies.
Where to take it
It must be taken at the same testing center as the qualifying AMC contest.
How to score high
Master intermediate algebra, counting, number theory, and geometry, then build accuracy and stamina with full-length timed mocks.
Official Information
Recommended Books
Intermediate Counting & Probability · AoPS
Advanced combinatorics and probability, frequent and tricky AIME topics.
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Intermediate Algebra · AoPS
Polynomials, sequences, and more: core algebra for the AIME.
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Precalculus · AoPS
Trigonometry, complex numbers, and vectors that appear on harder AIME problems.
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UKMT Introduction to Number Theory
A clear, thorough treatment of number theory, a key AIME topic.
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UKMT Crossing the Bridge: Geometry
Builds geometric intuition and technique for competition geometry.
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Euclidean Geometry in Mathematical Olympiads · Evan Chen
A rigorous geometry text for students pushing toward the top of the AIME and beyond.
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Vol 2: and Beyond · AoPS
Good overview of the topics you need to know for the AIME.
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AIME Practice Tests · AlphaStar Academy
A book of high-quality AIME mock tests by AlphaStar's problem writers.
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AIME Problems Sorted by Topic (through 2014)
A topic-organized collection of past AIME problems for focused practice.
Open →David Altizio's Homemade Problems
A large set of original AIME-style problems from a well-known problem writer.
Explore →BCA Math Team Archive
An archive of practice materials from the Bergen County Academies math team.
Browse →Practice Contests & Mocks
Official AIME Problems & Solutions (AoPS Wiki)
Every past AIME with full solutions. Use a 3-hour timer to simulate the real test.
View on AoPS →List of AIME Mocks on AoPS (Wiki)
A wiki index of community-written mock AIMEs for extra practice.
Browse mocks →More AIME Mocks from the AoPS Forum
Additional user-created mock contests posted on the AoPS forums.
Browse mocks →Youth Conway Math Association (YCMA)
A downloadable archive of YCMA mock contest materials.
Download →Courses & Online Classes
Art of Problem Solving · Class Schedule
Structured online courses, including AIME-focused problem solving classes.
View schedule →AlphaStar Academy · Math Course Catalog
Competition math courses aimed at AIME-level students.
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