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COMPETITION · 2026–2027

USA Mathematical Talent Search · Year 38

Art of Problem Solving Initiative

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Write complete mathematical solutions and submit online or by post.

Eligibility & application

U.S. citizens or residents who have not completed high school; middle school students may participate. U.S. citizens abroad may also qualify.

Nationwide · remote · open

Free.

Published dates

confirmed · Calendar ready · included with program

Round 1 online solutions due

Oct 13, 2026 · 10:00 PM EDT

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unannounced · Pending or needs confirmation

Later-round deadlines · await current problems

Date not announced

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Unannounced dates are kept pending. Dated history is included when you add a program; reminders apply to future dates. Date-only events do not have an invented cutoff time. The organizer confirms final eligibility and availability.

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