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Tag: AMC 12
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AMC 10A/12A vs 10B/12B in 2026: Dates, Differences, and Whether to Take Both
AMC 10A/12A run on Nov 5, 2026 and 10B/12B on Nov 13. What A and B actually mean, which combinations are allowed, and how China-based students should choose.
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AMC Topic Breakdown: What’s Actually Tested in Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory & Combinatorics (2026)
The AMC draws from four content pillars: algebra, geometry, number theory, and combinatorics. See how the mix shifts from AMC 8 to AMC 10 to AMC 12 and what to study in each.
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AMC 10/12 Scoring Strategy: The Skip-vs-Guess Math, Time Budget, and Test-Day Rules (2026)
The AMC 10/12 rewards blanks at 1.5 points each, so guessing is not always smart. Learn the skip-vs-guess break-even, a 75-minute time budget, and the test-day rules.
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AMC 10 vs AMC 12: Which Should You Take? A Decision Guide for International-School Students (2026)
AMC 10 or AMC 12? Compare eligibility, syllabus, AIME odds (top 2.5% vs 5%) and the USAMO vs USAJMO branch, with a clear decision frame for grade 9-12 students.
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How the AIME Works After the AMC 10/12: Qualification, Format, and the USAMO Index (2026)
The AIME for AMC 10/12 students: how you qualify (top 2.5%/5%), the 15-question 3-hour integer format, AIME I vs II, and how the USAMO/USAJMO index decides who advances.