About the Course

High School Competitive Mathematics Prep

Broaden your skills in problem-solving to foster mathematical creativity and prepare yourself for contests like the American Mathematics Competition (AMC). You'll learn to think at an even more advanced level as you tackle challenging problems and explore a variety of math topics, including advanced concepts from number theory, probability, algebra, and geometry. You’ll apply various strategies while completing contest-style problems using lessons and videos to learn and review both the material and your skills in a competitive manner. Timed practice AMC 8 and 10 exams will help prepare you for real competitions.

Your assigned CTY instructor will be available for learning support and one-on-one review sessions for graded assessments.

Recommended length of enrollment: 3 months

Strategy Session Meeting Times (optional): Thursday – 8 p.m. ET

Time Commitment: 3-6 hours per week (1-hour optional meeting, 3-5 hours of independent work).

Course Overview

About Extreme Acceleration Courses

These courses offer topics condensed into a highly concentrated and accelerated learning experience. Extreme Acceleration courses are best suited for advanced learners craving a truly intensive challenge.

This course is

graded.

All courses have registration deadlines. Apply by Aug. 12 to start Sept. 8.

Classes

Students enroll in a course by selecting an open class below. Students progress at their own pace following course guidelines, with guidance from instructors who strive to meet individual needs. While the course provides students with independence and flexibility, students must manage their time to complete the course before the end date.

Note: You need an active CTY Account to complete registration through MyCTY.

Up to 4.5 months of access
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$984 - $1150
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Schedule

Meeting Times: Strategy Sessions are held on Thursdays from 8–9 p.m. ET.

Testing and Prerequisites

  Math Verbal
Required Level CTY-Level Not required
Check your eligibility using existing test scores If you do not have existing test scores:

Students must achieve qualifying scores on an advanced assessment to be eligible for CTY programs. If you don’t have qualifying scores, you have several different testing options. We’ll help you find the right option for your situation.

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Course Prerequisites

High School Competitive Mathematics Prep requires:

1 prerequisite

Successful completion of Algebra I or Geometry; prior participation in mathematics competitions recommended

Cost and Financial Aid

  • Tuition
    • Varies
  • Application fee
    • Nonrefundable Application Fee - $15 (Waived for financial aid applicants)
    • Nonrefundable International Fee - $20 (outside US only)

CTY Financial Aid Availability for Online Programs

Academic Year 2025-26 (Course start dates July 1, 2025- June 30, 2026): Financial Aid funding is currently available for all eligible students while funding lasts. If interested in applying for financial aid, please select a course with start date of July 1, 2025, or later.

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Technical Requirements

This course requires a computer with high-speed Internet access and an up-to-date web browser such as Chrome or Firefox. You must be able to communicate with the instructor via email. Visit the Technical Requirements and Support page for more details.

This course uses a virtual classroom for instructor-student communication. The classroom works on standard computers with the Zoom desktop client, and on tablets or handhelds that support the Zoom Mobile app. Recorded meetings can only be viewed on a computer with the Zoom desktop client installed. The Zoom desktop client and Zoom Mobile App are both free to download.

Terms & Conditions

Students may interact in online classrooms and meetings that include peers, instructors, and occasional special guests.

Courses may include videos from the web. Recommendations or links at the end of videos are provided by the video host and are not CTY recommendations. 

Virtual class meetings may be recorded for students to review.

After a you complete a course, your projects may be used to illustrate work for future students. 

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Our online Mathematics courses—spanning elementary through high school curricula—cover a wide range of topics, from algebra and geometry to chess, and cryptology and are guided by expert instructors. You’ll join group sessions with classmates to ensure you stay on track with challenging course content. Whether you’re looking for pure math fun and enrichment, to move up the math ladder and advance your academic standing, or to train for mathematics competitions, there’s a CTY course that’s right for you.

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