The prestigious math competitions for the 2022-2023 academic year have come to a close, and the students at Think Academy have achieved remarkable results. Congratulations to everyone!

The most prestigious math competitions include Math Kangaroo, AMC 8, AMC 10, AMC 12, and AIME. And how can we define a “good score” in these competitions? The related data and conclusion are as follows.

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Math Kangaroo

What is a good Math Kangaroo score?

The 20 Top Rank scores will be awarded nationally. In a previous article, Think Academy took a deep dive into Math Kangaroo(MK) and its scoring and awarding methods. Click here to learn more.

• MK National Rank 1: 96 (Perfect Score)
• MK National Rank 2: 93
• MK National Rank 3: 92
• MK National Rank Top 20: >75

2023 Think Academy Math Kangaroo Test Center Performance:

12% Math Kangaroo Levels 1-4 National Awards recipients are from Think Academy, securing the top position among all test centers in the United States!

Think Academy has a total of 147 enrolled students who received National Awards in the 2023 Math Kangaroo. Congratulations to our students!

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AMC 8

What is a good AMC 8 score?

2023 AMC 8 cut-off scores:

• Perfect Score: 25
• Distinguished Honor Roll (DHR) Cut-off Score: 21 (Top 1%)
• Honor Roll (HR) Cut-off Score: 17 (Top 5%)
• Achievement Roll (AR) Cut-off Score: ≤6th grade, 15+

2023 Think Academy AMC 8 Award Recipient Numbers:

• Perfect Score: 4
• DHR Awards: 46
• HR Awards: 147
• AR Awards: 162

As of May 23, 2023, the official AMC website has not yet released the data on the number of award recipients for the year 2023. However, we can refer to the 2022 AMC 8 score and award data as follows:

The statistics above on award recipients are all from current students of Think Academy’s long-term program, which shows that Think Academy has a significant increase in the number of award recipients in 2023.

Meanwhile, based on the exam center data from 2022, Think Academy ranked first among all test centers in the United States in terms of the number of award recipients! 2023 is expected to yield even better results.

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AMC 10 & 12

What is a good AMC 10 & 12 score?

A good score is determined by the competition’s objectives. From the table above, we can see that the cut-off scores for AIME are lower than AMC DHR and even HR. The AIME cut-off score merely represents qualification for participating in AIME and may not be considered “good enough.” This is because eligibility for the next stage of the competition, USA(J)MO, is determined by both the AMC 10/12 and AIME scores, using the following formula:

USA(J)MO Index = AMC 10/12 score + 10 * AIME score

To have a relatively high probability of qualifying for USA(J)MO, this index needs to exceed 210.

Therefore, when the goal is AIME qualification, reaching the AIME cut-off score on the AMC 10/12 can be considered a good score. However, when the goal is USA(J)MO, aiming for HR or even DHR on the AMC 10/12 becomes necessary.

2022 Think Academy AMC 10 Award Winner Numbers:

• DHR Awards: 7
• AR Awards: 35
• AIME Qualifiers: 55

Congratulations to our winners!

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AIME

What is a good AIME score?

Based on 2023 AIME statistics:

• Top 1%: 13.00
• Top 2.5%: 11.00
• Top 25%: 6.00
• Top 50%: 4.00
• Average Score: 4.28
• Median Score: 4.00

It can be concluded that 4.00 is a fair score for AIME. And a score over 6.00 is a more competitive score, which can be a strong proof of mathematical ability for top 50 college admission.

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How to improve scores in Math Kangaroo, AMC 8, AMC 10/12, and AIME?

Think Academy offers long-term mathematics enrichment courses and competition preparation courses, including Math Kangaroo preparation, AMC 8 HR/DHR preparation, and AMC 10 HR/DHR preparation. Before enrolling in these courses, students are required to take a mathematics proficiency assessment test. Our experienced teachers will then tailor the most suitable courses and competition pathways based on student’s assessment results, helping them unleash their full potential!

If you have more questions about Math competition scores and awards, feel free to contact us: info@thethinkacademy.com.