Guide· 4 Sept 2026
mathleague.org Elementary School Contest: four ways to think mathematically
A practical guide to the tests, school arrangements and wider contest pathway.
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Guide· 4 Sept 2026
eCYBERMISSION: a community problem worth investigating
How to choose a workable question and keep the science in the students’ hands.
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Guide· 3 Sept 2026
3M Young Scientist Challenge: A Practical Guide
From a short idea video to a tested prototype: what the challenge rewards and how students can prepare
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Guide· 3 Sept 2026
Noetic Learning Math Contest: what a short paper can tell you
School teams, unofficial home participation and a sensible way to use the results.
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Guide· 3 Sept 2026
Science Olympiad USA: A Practical Guide
How a broad team event turns scientific knowledge, engineering practice and school culture into one programme
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Guide· 2 Sept 2026
Growing Future Assets Investment Competition: A Practical Guide
What the company analysis and investment pitch reveal about research, teamwork and financial judgement
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Guide· 2 Sept 2026
Regeneron Science Talent Search: A Practical Guide
How to read the research culture, application burden and real value of the Science Talent Search
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Guide· 2 Sept 2026
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest: A Practical Guide
How to choose a defensible subject and turn historical research into an argument about political courage
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Guide· 1 Sept 2026
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: A Practical Guide
How young artists and writers can choose work, refine a voice and present a coherent submission
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Guide· 1 Sept 2026
CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition: A Practical Guide
How to judge the fit, build a balanced team and prepare for practical cyber defence work
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Guide· 31 Aug 2026
Congressional App Challenge: from a good idea to a credible app
What students should know about building, documenting and presenting a district-based coding project
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Guide· 30 Aug 2026
USAMO: writing mathematics at the highest school standard
A guide to the depth, proof discipline and emotional steadiness the paper demands
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Guide· 30 Aug 2026
USAJMO: the transition from solving to proving
What changes when a talented contest student must write a complete mathematical argument
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Guide· 28 Aug 2026
Math Kangaroo USA: how to make the most of the experience
A friendly-looking paper that rewards flexible thinking more than routine acceleration
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Guide· 28 Aug 2026
MATHCOUNTS Competition Series: a practical guide for students and families
How timed problem solving, team culture and a season of preparation fit together
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Guide· 27 Aug 2026
Stone Soup Writing Contests: A Practical Guide
How to plan, finish, and revise a substantial work of long-form fiction.
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Guide· 27 Aug 2026
National History Day: A Practical Guide
How to build a source-based argument and communicate it through the right project format.
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Guide· 26 Aug 2026
EngineerGirl / EngineerTeen Writing Contest: A Practical Guide
How to connect engineering design, visual communication, and reflective writing.
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Guide· 26 Aug 2026
Write the World Competitions: A Practical Guide
How to approach the monthly prompt, feedback cycle, and final revision.
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Guide· 23 Aug 2026
USACO Online Contests: A Practical Guide
How the divisions, promotion system and algorithmic programming format work for students worldwide.
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