Online Intensive AMC 10/12 Prep (for 7th to 12th Graders) Fall Weekend Course Starting Sept. 7

Fall is the best time to prepare for the AMC 10/12 Contests! Success is doing ordinary things EXTRAordinarily well!

Purpose: To prepare for the AMC 10/12A — Wednesday, November 5, 2025 and AMC 10/12B — Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

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Course Outline

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Fall Session I (Comprehensive Problem-Solving)
5 Weekends (EASTERN Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm), Total: 15 Hours
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 (Midterm Mock Test/Review)
Fall Session II (Continuation of Session I)
5 Weekends (EASTERN Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm), Total: 15 Hours
10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 (Final Mock Test/Review)

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and pay. (Three spots are available!)

Tuition (including all materials)
Session I (15 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $675  (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name and “AMC 10-12 Fall I” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $700  Buy Now Button
Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $665 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name “AMC 10-12 Fall I” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $690 Buy Now Button
Session II (15 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $675 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name “AMC 10-12 Fall II” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $700  Buy Now Button
Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $665 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name “AMC 10-12 Fall II” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $690  Buy Now Button
Sessions I & II (30 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $1,335 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name and “AMC 10-12 Fall I and II” in the “Memo” box.
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Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $1,315 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name and “AMC 10-12 Fall I and II” in the “Memo” box.
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  • This is a live, interactive class, rather than a pre-recorded one. Instructors actively engage with students by asking questions, and students are encouraged to participate by asking their own questions during class or via email after class.
  • All lessons are recorded, allowing students to review and reinforce their learning through self-study. According to our policy, recorded class videos are strictly available to enrolled students and are not shared with parents.

In last fall’s AMC 10/12 Comprehensive Problem-Solving Course, we fully covered every topic that appeared on the 2024 AMC 10 and 12 exams. Every problem—especially the more difficult ones—was either identical to or closely mirrored examples we worked through in class. This gave our students deep familiarity with contest-style questions and mastery of powerful problem-solving strategies. No wonder our course consistently helps students earn top scores.

Each year, we update our course handouts using the latest official AMC 10 and 12 problem sets. We analyze the thought processes and problem-design patterns of 39 AMC 10 and 12 Test Creators, drawing insights from their published contest problems and mathematical research. This lets us craft highly targeted, contest-style problems that train students with precision and confidence.

We also handpick key past competition problems from these same test creators—many of which later appear on the AMC 10 and 12 exams. For our students, that means instant recognition, faster solutions, and often an extra 6–12 points on test day—giving them a real edge over the competition.

Join Our Online Competitive Math Course!

Learn from experienced instructors anywhere via Google Meet. Students get face-to-face guidance, real-time answers to questions, and hands-on practice with challenging AMC 10/12 and introductory AIME problems.

Our course teaches proven strategies, shortcuts, and test-taking techniques that build confidence and mastery. With a systematic, in-depth approach and our Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model, students strengthen their math foundation, sharpen problem-solving skills, and develop the motivation and perseverance needed to excel in contests.

Commit to the full course and gain maximum benefit from our targeted lessons and expert guidance.

Click HERE for detailed instructions.

Instructors:

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  240-300-4380
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

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Specific Goal: 

Score 120+ on the AMC 10 or 100+ on the AMC 12 to qualify for the AIME, the pathway to USAMO and USAJMO.

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The Path to the Top in U.S. Math Competitions:
Only one sequence can take you to the International Math Olympiad (IMO) — the world’s premier high school math contest

AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence

AMC → AIME → USAMO → IMO

Follow the path. Compete with the best. Reach the top.

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Who Should Take This Class:
7th–12th grade students aiming to qualify for the AIME

Course Benefits:

  • 10 tutorial handouts (>500 pages) by Dr. Henry Wan

  • 500 new AMC 10/12-style problems from the licensed AMC Database

  • 2 FREE mock tests (25 questions each) with answers, explanations, and detailed performance reports

  • FREE registration for local students for AMC 10/12A (Nov 5, 2025) and AMC 10/12B (Nov 11, 2025)

Prepare efficiently. Master strategies. Achieve top scores!

📚 Weekly Homework

3+ hours per week

📝 102 past official AMC 10/12 test booklets

500 new AMC-style problems from the licensed AMC Database

🎯 Focus Areas:
🔹 Final 15 problems on each AMC 10 and AMC 12 contest
🔹 First 5 problems on each AIME contest
🔹 Challenging ARML problems (with some overlapping recent AMC 10/12 questions)

💡 Master high-level, contest-style questions and sharpen your problem-solving skills!

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Each week, we will carefully review and check 2 students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. The next week, we will check another 2 students’ homework, and this will continue on a rotational basis until all students have had their homework checked at least once and the cycle will start again. Based on the work of the 2 students that week, we will provide the those 2 students with individualized proposal and support.

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📘AMC 10/12 Prep – Class Outline

🎯 Focus: Tricks, shortcuts, and strategies for AMC problems

Test-Taking Tactics: Maximize efficiency and score

🔹 Problem-Solving: Systematic, comprehensive, in-depth approaches

Skills Gained: Quick problem-solving and effective time management

Session I (Comprehensive Problem-Solving)

Class Date Topic
1 9/7, Sun Efficient Strategies to Solve Hard AMC Algebraic Manipulations Problems
2 9/14, Sun Using Sophisticated Algebraic Approaches to Solving Polynomials and Functions Problems on the AMC
3 9/21, Sun In-depth Problem-solving Techniques in Sequences, Series, and Patterns
4 9/28, Sun The Comprehensive Geometry Toolkit with Significant Applications to the AMC
5 10/5, Sun Systematic Problem Solving in Triangle and Circle Geometry

Session II (Continuation of Session I)

Class Date Topic
6 10/12, Sun Using the Number Theory Toolkit to Solve the AMC Problems
7 10/19, Sun The Comprehensive Art of Solving Hard Number Theory Problems on the AMC
8 10/26, Sun Tricks and Shortcuts for Solving AMC Counting Problems
9 11/2, Sun Advanced Topics in Combinatorics
10 11/9, Sun The Art and Craft for Solving AMC Probability Problems

We reserve the right to adjust the teaching content and pace based on students’ actual performance.

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👩‍🏫 Small-Sized Class Teaching Model

  • 👀 Individual Attention: Frequent student-teacher interactions

  • 🎯 Focus on Each Student: Helps every learner reach their full potential

  • 📚 Strong Foundations: Deep understanding of fundamental math concepts

  • 🧠 Skills Developed: Critical thinking and problem-solving

  • 🌟 Lifelong Benefits: Emphasis on FUNDAMENTALS

  • 😊 Fun & Supportive: Learn in a friendly, cooperative environment

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Our Students

In 2024, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 116 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 54 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 29 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,683 worldwide winners.
  • 93 out of our 96 students (96.9%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2024 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores 

In 2023, we had 99 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ali R. and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Yaoyun X.  Read more at: 99 Students Qualified for the 2024 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 AMC 10/12

In 2023, we had 8 students who won USAMO awards and 7 students who won USAJMO awards.

  • 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
  • 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.

Read more at: 2023 USAMO and USAJMO Awardees Announced — Congratulations to Eight USAMO Awardees and Seven USAJMO Awardees

In 2023, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 81 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 51 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 31 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,571 worldwide winners.
  • 90 out of our 93 students (96.8%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2023 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2022, we had 96 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 6 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Justin W. and one of our students was among the 3 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Ming Y. Read more at: 96 Students Qualified for the 2023 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2022, we had 3 students qualified for the Math Olympiad Summer ProgramRead more at: Brendon J., Kyle S., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2022 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2022, we had 1 student competed in International Girls’ Math OlympiadRead more at: sabella Z. Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad

In 2022, we had 7 students qualified for the USAMO andstudents for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2022 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Seven Students Qualified for the USAMO and Seven Students for the USAJMO.

In 2022, we had 88 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 131 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers), as shown in Table 1. Click Here see a full list of the 131 worldwide winners.
  • 52 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 1,010 worldwide winners. Click Here see a full list.
  • 26 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,449 worldwide winners. Click Here see a full list.
  • 88 out of our 91 students (96.7%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 022 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores

In Fall 2021, we had 93 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 5 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Nina L. and one of our students was among the 2 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ming Y. Read more at: 93 Students Qualified for the 2021 Fall AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 3 students qualified for the the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program (MOP)Read more at: William L., Pravalika P., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2021 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10. Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!

In Spring 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O. and one of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12

In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2020 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Five Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X, and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.. 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME! Read more at: 2020 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 82 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2019, we had 71 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 151 National Winners (Perfect Scorers), including 2 sixth graders.
  • 36 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 27 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 71 out of our 73 students (97.3%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2019 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2019, we had 4 Students Qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USJMO.

  • Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
  • Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.

Read more at: 2019 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Four Students Qualified for the USAMO and Four Students for the USAJMO

In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W. and one of our students were among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth WVery impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
  • 40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2018 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Three Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W.  and two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2017, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2017 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Seven Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

2011 – 2015: In total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA

2011 – 2015: In total, 23 students achieved perfect scores of 28 on the AMC 8

Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA’American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

Great Benefits of Math Competitions

In an increasingly competitive college application pool, the process of mastering math skills through our courses and participating in the American Math Competitions will help students strengthen and diversify their extracurricular activities. These contests can motivate students’ interest and passion in math, and they can discover their talent through solving challenging problems different from those in the school classes. Many top colleges also request AMC scores as part of the college application process. Both MIT and Caltech have entry blanks on their official admission application forms for the applicant to enter their best AMC and AIME scores. Ivy League Colleges and Stanford ask for to the AMC and AIME scores in their Supplement to the Common Application Forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications! Good AMC scores will greatly enhance admission opportunities for students to elite colleges.

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Online Intensive AIME Prep Fall Weekend Course (Geometry) Starting Sept. 7

🍂 Fall Into AIME Success!
Sharpen your 🧮 Math Skills and get 🏆 Competition-Ready this fall!
💡 Master strategies, solve challenging problems, and reach your full potential! 

Fall Session I: Fundamental Geometry
5 Weekends (EASTERN Time: 1:00 – 3:30 pm), Total: 12.5 Hours
9/7, 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5 (Midterm Mock Test/Review)
Fall Session II: Advanced Geometry (Continuation of Session I)
5 Weekends (EASTERN Time: 1:00 – 3:30 pm), Total: 12.5 Hours
10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9 (Final Mock Test/Review)

Course Outline
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Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and pay.

Tuition (including all materials)
Session I (12.5 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $690 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name and “AIME Fall I” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $715 Buy Now Button
Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $680 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name “AIME Fall I” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $705 Buy Now Button
Session II (12.5 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $690 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name “AIME Fall II” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $715 Buy Now Button
Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $680 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name “AIME Fall II” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $705 Buy Now Button
Sessions I & II (25 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $1,365 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name and “AIME Fall I and II” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $1,415 Buy Now Button
Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $1,345 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name and “AIME Fall I and II” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal: $1,395 Buy Now Button
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  • This is a live class, interactive class—not a pre-recorded session. Instructors actively engage with students by asking questions, and students are encouraged to participate, ask questions during class, or reach out to instructors via email afterward.
  • As a valuable bonus, all lessons are recorded and made available for students to review at their own pace, supporting continued learning and self-study.

Committing to the entire course ensures students gain the full benefit of all the mathematical concepts, methods, strategies, tactics, skills, and techniques covered.

Proven Success: 2024 AIME Prep Fall Course (Geometry)
Our 2024 AIME Prep Fall Course in Geometry offered in-depth coverage of all major geometry topics that appeared on the 2025 AIME I and II exams. Remarkably, every geometry problem on those exams either directly mirrored or closely resembled examples taught in our course.

As a result, our students were well-prepared, having developed familiarity with key problem types and mastery of the powerful strategies and techniques required to solve them efficiently. This demonstrates how our course provides students with the targeted preparation needed to achieve outstanding results on the AIME.

We update our course handouts annually to reflect the most recent AIME I and II problem sets. Using deep learning techniques, we analyze the thought processes and problem-design patterns of 10 AIME Test Creators, drawing insights from their published contest problems and mathematical research. These insights directly inform the creation of targeted, contest-style problems that sharpen our students’ problem-solving skills.

To reinforce key strategies, we also curate significant past competition problems authored by these test writers. Notably, several of these problems — or their variations — have appeared on actual AIME contests. As a result, our students are often able to recognize familiar structures and efficiently secure an additional 1 to 2 points.

Our goal is to equip students with a deep understanding of the essential concepts, methods, and strategies required for success in competitive mathematics. This preparation is not only aimed at achieving top scores on the 2025 AMC 10/12 and 2026 AIME, but also at cultivating a mindset for creative, analytical thinking.

Beyond test preparation, we challenge students with unconventional and thought-provoking mathematical problems that encourage meaningful generalization. This leads to the development of high-quality research projects, which we support through refinement and submission to prestigious mathematics journals—empowering students to achieve academic distinction beyond contests.

You are warmly invited to enroll in our online course, which provides a quick and effective way for students to interact with experienced instructors from anywhere.

We use Google Meet for live video sessions, allowing students to engage directly with teachers, ask questions in real time, and receive personalized guidance. Our instructors share powerful strategies, shortcuts, and insights to help students achieve outstanding results on their math contests.

Students also have the opportunity to solve problems under the supervision of our expert teachers and coaches, ensuring they receive the support they need every step of the way.

Click HERE for detailed instructions on how to join.

Instructors:

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  240-300-4380
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

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This program is specifically designed for students aiming to boost their AIME scores.
While gaining valuable experience in prestigious math competitions, students will sharpen the advanced problem-solving skills and test-taking strategies essential for excelling on the AIME—and strengthening their academic profile.

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The AIME plays a key role in the pathway to the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). While there are many math competitions in the United States, only the sequence

AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence

leads to the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) — the most prestigious mathematics competition in the world for high school students.

Purpose: To prepare for AIME I (February 5, 2026) and AIME II (February 11, 2026)AIME-Logo

  • Improve AIME scores by strengthening understanding of fundamental theorems and key concepts
  • Develop and foster creative problem-solving strategies
  • Help students qualify for the USA(J)MO!

For Whom?
This AIME course is designed for students who have scored 102 or higher on the AMC 10, 84 or higher on the AMC 12, or have correctly solved approximately 4 or more problems on a previous AIME.

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What?

The class will primarily focus on building a strong foundation in the two key areas of Combinatorics and Number Theory. The goal is to develop the mental agility needed to confidently approach and solve challenging problems, aiming to help students reach or exceed the qualification level for the USAMO and USAJMO — typically around 10 solved problems.

How?
We emphasize mastering fundamental concepts and essential knowledge first. Then, we gradually develop the problem-solving skills and intuition necessary to identify and pursue effective strategies for tackling complex problems.

📘 Class Outline
🚀 Master Efficient Tricks – Solve problems faster and smarter
✂️ Shortcuts & Strategies – Tackle tough AIME geometry with confidence
🧠 Proven Test-Taking Tactics – Maximize accuracy under time pressure

Session I: Fundamental Geometry

Class Date Topic
1 9/7, Sun Special Trianles
2 9/14, Sun Ratio of Area Theorem, Ceva’s Theorem, and Triangle Centers
3 9/21, Sun Collinearity and Concurrency
4 9/28, Sun Circles
5 10/4, Sun Quadrilaterals and Cyclic Quads

Session II: Advanced Geometry (Continuation of Session I)

Class Date Topic
6 10/12, Sun Tangent and Secant Lines
7 10/19, Sun Geometry Tidbits
8 10/26, Sun Advanced Triangles and Circles
9 11/2, Sun Analytical Geometry
10 11/9, Sun 3D Geometry

We may adjust the course content and pace as needed to best match students’ actual performance and learning needs.

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🔹 Benefits:

  • 10 tutorial handouts (480+ pages) by Dr. Henry Wan
  • 500 brand-new AIME-level problems from the licensed AMC Database
  • 2 FREE mock AIME tests (15 questions each) with answers, explanations, detailed score reports, and performance summaries

📚 Homework:

  • 4+ hours per class
  • Complete all geometry problem from the past AIME contests (2000-present) — over 60 hours of targeted practice.
  • Instructors available for any past AIME questions

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A Data-Driven Approach to AIME Mastery
Our “big data” system is built from the complete set of problems from all 69 past AIME contests (1983–2025). By applying data mining and predictive analysis, we’ve uncovered recurring patterns, question types, and frequency trends—essentially “decoding” the AIME.

In this course, we’ll share these insights with students, revealing the “secret code” behind the exam and equipping them with the tools to confidently understand and master it. For nearly every recent AIME problem, we can trace its origins to earlier contests.

That’s why the most effective way to prepare for the AIME is to deeply engage with past problems—recognizing structures, building intuition, and sharpening strategy through targeted practice.

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Our Students

In 2024, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 116 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 54 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 29 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,683 worldwide winners.
  • 93 out of our 96 students (96.9%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2024 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores 

In 2023, we had 99 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ali R. and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Yaoyun X.  Read more at: 99 Students Qualified for the 2024 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 AMC 10/12

In 2023, we had 8 students who won USAMO awards and 7 students who won USAJMO awards.

  • 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
  • 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.

Read more at: 2023 USAMO and USAJMO Awardees Announced — Congratulations to Eight USAMO Awardees and Seven USAJMO Awardees

In 2023, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 81 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 51 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 31 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,571 worldwide winners.
  • 90 out of our 93 students (96.8%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2023 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2022, we had 96 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 6 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Justin W. and one of our students was among the 3 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Ming Y. Read more at: 96 Students Qualified for the 2023 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2022, we had 3 students qualified for the Math Olympiad Summer ProgramRead more at: Brendon J., Kyle S., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2022 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2022, we had 1 student Competes in International Girls’ Math OlympiadRead more at: sabella Z. Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad

In 2022, we had 7 students qualified for the USAMO andstudents for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2022 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Seven Students Qualified for the USAMO and Seven Students for the USAJMO.

In 2022, we had 88 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 131 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers), as shown in Table 1. Click Here see a full list of the 131 worldwide winners.
  • 52 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 1,010 worldwide winners. Click Here see a full list.
  • 26 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,449 worldwide winners. Click Here see a full list.
  • 88 out of our 91 students (96.7%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 022 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores

In Fall 2021, we had 93 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 5 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Nina L. and one of our students was among the 2 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ming Y. Read more at: 93 Students Qualified for the 2021 Fall AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10. Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!

In Spring 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O. and one of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12

In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2020 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Five Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X, and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.. 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

Read more at: 2020 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 82 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2019, we had 4 Students Qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USAJMO.

  • Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
  • Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.

Read more at: 2019 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Four Students Qualified for the USAMO and Four Students for the USAJMO

In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W.and one of our students were among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth WVery impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
  • 40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2018 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Three Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W.  and two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2017, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2017 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Seven Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

2011 – 2015: In total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA

2011 – 2015: In total, 23 students achieved perfect scores of 28 on the AMC 8

Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA‘s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

We have extracted 5,000 brand new problems at the level of the AIME from the licensed AMC Database. In addition, we have also collected all AMC8/10/12 and AIME Official Solutions as shown in the article “American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials.” All these materials have formed a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

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2025 Summer – Competitive Math Courses

Summer is the BEST time to develop students’ math skills and to prepare for the American Mathematics Competitions!

Only undertake what you can do in an excellence fashion. There are no prizes for average performance.

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Competitive Math Program — Summer 2025 Schedule

Class Day/Time Grade
Online AMC 8/MathCounts Prep Summer Weekend (Discrete Math) Course Session I (Counting and Probability) — Total: 24 Hours
8 Classes (Eastern Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm)
6/14, 6/15, 6/21, 6/22, 6/28, 6/29, 7/5, 7/6
Session II (Number Theory) — Total: 24 Hours
8 Classes (Eastern Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm)
7/12, 7/13, 7/19, 7/20, 7/26, 7/27, 8/2, 8/3
View Course Outline

Rising 4-8
Online Intensive AMC 10/12 Prep Summer Weekend (Discrete Math) Course Session I (Number Theory) — Total: 21 Hours
7 Classes (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm)
6/14, 6/15, 6/21, 6/22, 6/28, 6/29, 7/5
Session II (Combinatorics) — Total: 21 Hours
7 Classes (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm)
7/6, 7/12, 7/13, 7/19, 7/20, 7/26, 7/27
View Course Outline

Rising 6-12
Online AMC 12/AIME Precalculus Summer Course Special Summer Session (Precalculus) — Total: 18 Hours
6 Classes (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm)
8/2, 8/3, 8/5, 8/7, 8/9, 8/10
Topics:
Logarithms, Trigonometry, Complex Numbers, Conic Sections, and 3-D Coordinate Geometry
View Course Outline

Rising 7-12
Online Intensive AIME Prep Summer Course (Discrete Math) Session I (Combinatorics)– Total: 12.5 Hours
5 Classes (EASTERN Time: 7:00 – 9:30 pm)
7/14, 7/16, 7/18, 7/21, 7/23
Session II (Number Theory) — Total: 12.5 Hours
5 Classes (EASTERN Time: 7:00 – 9:30 pm)
7/25, 7/28, 7/30,  8/1,  8/4
View Course Outline

Rising 7-12
Online Mental Math Summer Weekend Course Special Summer Session (Mental Math) — Total: 12 Hours
4 Classes (EASTERN Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm)
8/9, 8/10, 8/16, 8/17
View Course Outline

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All lessons are recorded as a valuable resource, enabling students to review the class videos for reinforcement and self-study.

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There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only

AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence

would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world!

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Featured Math Instructors

All of our sessions are taught by highly qualified instructors who are excellent experts on preparing students for the exam. We distinguish ourselves by the high quality of our instructors. Finding top-quality instructors is no easy task. We’ve hand-picked some of the best, including graduates of Ivy League institutions.

Our instructors are dedicated to teaching and student success. They are very knowledgeable, patient, available, and willing to help our students. Our students receive a quality education that goes beyond the classroom.

Meet some of them here:

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Our Students

In 2023, we had 8 students who won USAMO awards and 7 students who won USAJMO awards.

  • 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
  • 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.

Read more at: 2023 USAMO and USAJMO Awardees Announced — Congratulations to Eight USAMO Awardees and Seven USAJMO Awardees

In 2023, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 81 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 51 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 31 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,571 worldwide winners.
  • 90 out of our 93 students (96.8%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2023 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2022, we had 96 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 6 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Justin W. and one of our students was among the 3 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Ming Y. Read more at: 96 Students Qualified for the 2023 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2022, we had students qualified for the Math Olympiad Summer ProgramRead more at: Brendon J., Kyle S., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2022 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2022, we had student Competes in International Girls’ Math OlympiadRead more at: sabella Z. Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad

In 2022, we had students qualified for the USAMO and 7 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2022 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Seven Students Qualified for the USAMO and Seven Students for the USAJMO.

In 2022, we had 88 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 131 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers), as shown in Table 1. Click Here see a full list of the 131 worldwide winners.
  • 52 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 1,010 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 26 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,449 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 88 out of our 91 students (96.7%)received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2022 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores

In Fall 2021, we had 93 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 5 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Nina L. and one of our students was among the 2 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ming YRead more at: 93 Students Qualified for the 2021 Fall AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In Spring 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O. and one of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10. Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!

In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2020 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Five Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2020, we had 2 students, Isabella Z. and Sameer P., who were among the 61 students selected nationwide to attend. Read more at: Warmest congratulations to Isabella Z. and Sameer P. for being accepted into the Math Olympiad Program!

In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X, and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.. 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

Read more at: 2020 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 82 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2019, we had 71 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 151 National Winners (Perfect Scorers), including 2 sixth graders.
  • 36 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers, as shown in Table 2.
  • 27 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers, as shown in Table 3.
  • 71 out of our 73 students (97.3%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2019 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2019, we had 4 students qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USAJMO.

  • Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
  • Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.

Read more at: 2019 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Four Students Qualified for the USAMO and Four Students for the USAJMO

In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W.and one of our students were among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth WVery impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

Read more at: 2019 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 76 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
  • 40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2018 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Three Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W.  and two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

Read more at: 2018 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 73 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2017, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2017 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Seven Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.

Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive.

Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

2011 – 2015: In total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA

2011 – 2015: In total, 23 students achieved perfect scores of 28 on the AMC 8

Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA‘s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national math competitions.

Great Benefits of Math Competitions

In an increasingly competitive college application pool, the process of mastering math skills through our courses and participating in the American Math Competitions will help students strengthen and diversify their extracurricular activities. These contests can motivate students’ interest and passion in math, and they can discover their talent through solving challenging problems different from those in the school classes. Many top colleges also request AMC scores as part of the college application process. Both MIT and Caltech have entry blanks on their official admission application forms for the applicant to enter their best AMC and AIME scores. Ivy League Colleges, Caltech, and Stanford ask for to the AMC and AIME scores in their Supplement to the Common Application Forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications! Good AMC scores will greatly enhance admission opportunities for students to elite colleges.

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Online Mental Math (Summer Session) Starting August 9

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Grade Levels:  Grades 4-11

4 Classes (Eastern Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm), Total: 12 Hours
8/9, 8/10, 8/16, 8/17 (Mock Exam/Review)

Course Outline

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and pay.

Tuition (including all materials)
Summer Session (12 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $540 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
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  • This is a live, interactive class, rather than a pre-recorded one. Instructors actively engage with students by asking questions, and students are encouraged to participate by asking their own questions during class or via email after class.
  • All lessons are recorded, allowing students to review and reinforce their learning through self-study. According to our policy, recorded class videos are strictly available to enrolled students and are not shared with parents.

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Description:

We will reveal powerful mental math techniques that allow you to perform calculations in your head quickly and effortlessly. You will learn to compute faster than you ever imagined, and with practice, your ability to retain and manipulate numbers will improve significantly. These techniques will not only enhance your mathematical skills but also enable you to perform impressive mental feats that will amaze your friends, colleagues, and teachers. Most importantly, you will discover that math can be fun, engaging, and deeply rewarding.

Too often, math is taught as a set of rigid rules, leaving little room for creativity and exploration. However, as you will see in this course, many problems can be solved in multiple ways. By breaking down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts, we can simplify calculations and uncover clever shortcuts. We also learn to spot patterns and special features that make problem-solving more efficient. These strategies are not just valuable for mathematics — they serve as critical thinking skills that can be applied to problem-solving in everyday life.

One often-overlooked benefit of mental math is that it sharpens your ability to think quickly and make rapid decisions. Based on our years of teaching experience, we have found that speed and accuracy in mental calculations are essential skills that anyone can develop with proper practice. Like any worthwhile ability, mastering mental math requires dedication and strategic practice — but with the right approach, you can achieve remarkable results.

For students competing in mathematics competitions, slow calculation speed and low accuracy are among the biggest obstacles to success. Our program is designed to equip students with effective problem-solving strategies, boost computational speed, and enhance accuracy, ensuring they are well-prepared to excel in competitive mathematics.

Two Typical Mental Math Problems

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We warmly invite you to enroll in our online course — an efficient and effective way for students to engage with experienced instructors from anywhere. Classes are conducted via Google Meet, allowing students to interact face-to-face with teachers, learn proven strategies and shortcuts for excelling on math contests, and receive personalized guidance and support. Students can ask questions in real time and work through problems under the supervision of our expert coaches.
Click  HERE for detailed instructions.

To gain the full benefit of the course, we recommend a commitment to the complete program. This ensures students master the key concepts, strategies, and techniques needed for long-term success.
Click HERE to review our attendance, absence, cancellation, and makeup lesson policy.

  • The emphasis of this class will be on comprehensive problem-solving in mental mathParticularly, we will help students use mental math for accurately and quickly solving math questions in their heads. 
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  • We will utilize a highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Instructors: Dr. Henry Wan

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Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  240-300-4380
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

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Class Outline:

This class teaches students to develop quick problem-solving tips, tricks, tactics, and strategies, and improve computational speed and accuracy when preparing for math competitions. In particular, we will help students use mental math for accurately and quickly solving contest questions in their heads. 

We reserve the right to adjust the teaching content and pace according to the actual performance of students .

Class Date Topic
1 8/3, Sat Two Important Tricks for Special Multiplication and Quick Tricks for Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
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Using Difference of Squares to Mentally Square Numbers and Multiply Numbers

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Quick Tricks for Pythagorean Triples, Perfect Squares, Exponents, and Powers

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Quick Tricks for Rationalizing the Denominator and Simplifying Radicals

Two Typical Mental Math Problems:

  • Find the prime factorization of 2024 within few seconds.
  • Find the square of 135 within few seconds.

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Homework Expectations:

Students are expected to dedicate a minimum of 2 hours per week to homework assignments. These assignments are an essential part of our curriculum and are carefully designed to reinforce classroom instruction, strengthen problem-solving skills, and build long-term mastery.

We believe that thoughtful practice and targeted correction are key to success in competitive math. Homework problems are selected to challenge students at an appropriate level and cover a wide range of topics aligned with AMC 8, MathCounts, and AMC 10 standards.

To learn more, please refer to the following articles:

You can also click HERE to view a typical homework sample developed by our instructors.

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We must acknowledge a simple truth: succeeding in these challenging competitions requires consistent practice. Just like in sports or music, the path to excellence is paved with repetition and effort. We firmly believe that intelligence is not fixed — it can be developed. With dedication and hard work, students can build remarkable levels of skill and expertise. Effort and perseverance are the true drivers of success. In the end, hard work pays off — practice truly makes perfect.

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Main Purpose:

Our primary goal is to help students develop a deep understanding of essential mental math concepts, build a solid foundation in mental computation, and strengthen the creative thinking, critical reasoning, and problem-solving skills that are vital for long-term academic and professional success. We firmly believe in the power of mastering the fundamentals — and mental math is one of the most valuable, lifelong skills a student can acquire.

No matter a student’s current math level, everyone will have the opportunity to grow and thrive in a fun, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Most importantly, we want students to enjoy the journey — because when learning is enjoyable, it becomes enduring.

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Our Students

In 2024, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 116 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 54 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners. 
  • 29 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,683 worldwide winners. 
  • 93 out of our 96 students (96.9%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2024 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores 

In 2023, we had 99 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ali R. and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Yaoyun X.  Read more at: 99 Students Qualified for the 2024 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 AMC 10/12

In 2023, we had 8 students who won USAMO awards and 7 students who won USAJMO awards.

  • 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
  • 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.

Read more at: 2023 USAMO and USAJMO Awardees Announced — Congratulations to Eight USAMO Awardees and Seven USAJMO Awardees

In 2023, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 81 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 51 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners. 
  • 31 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,571 worldwide winners. 
  • 90 out of our 93 students (96.8%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2023 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2022, we had 96 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 6 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Justin W. and one of our students was among the 3 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Ming Y. Read more at: 96 Students Qualified for the 2023 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2022, we had students qualified for the Math Olympiad Summer ProgramRead more at: Brendon J., Kyle S., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2022 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2022, we had student Competes in International Girls’ Math OlympiadRead more at: sabella Z. Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad

In 2022, we had students qualified for the USAMO and 7 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2022 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Seven Students Qualified for the USAMO and Seven Students for the USAJMO.

In 2022, we had 88 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 131 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers), as shown in Table 1. Click Here see a full list of the 131 worldwide winners.
  • 52 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 1,010 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 26 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,449 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 88 out of our 91 students (96.7%)received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2022 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores

In Fall 2021, we had 93 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 5 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Nina L. and one of our students was among the 2 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ming YRead more at: 93 Students Qualified for the 2021 Fall AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In Spring 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O. and one of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10. Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!

In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2020 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Five Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X, and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.. 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2019, we had 71 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 151 National Winners (Perfect Scorers), including 2 sixth graders.
  • 36 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers, as shown in Table 2.
  • 27 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers, as shown in Table 3.
  • 71 out of our 73 students (97.3%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2019 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2019, we had 4 Students Qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USJMO.

  • Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
  • Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.

Read more at: 2019 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Four Students Qualified for the USAMO and Four Students for the USAJMO

In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W. and one of our students were among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth WVery impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
  • 40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2018 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Three Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W.  and two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2017, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2017 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Seven Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

2011 – 2015: In total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA

2011 – 2015: In total, 23 students achieved perfect scores of 28 on the AMC 8

Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA’American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

Great Benefits of Math Competitions

In an increasingly competitive college application pool, the process of mastering math skills through our courses and participating in the American Math Competitions will help students strengthen and diversify their extracurricular activities. These contests can motivate students’ interest and passion in math, and they can discover their talent through solving challenging problems different from those in the school classes. Many top colleges also request AMC scores as part of the college application process. Both MIT and Caltech have entry blanks on their official admission application forms for the applicant to enter their best AMC and AIME scores. Ivy League Colleges and Stanford ask for to the AMC and AIME scores in their Supplement to the Common Application Forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications! Good AMC scores will greatly enhance admission opportunities for students to elite colleges.

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Online Intensive AMC 8/Mathcounts Prep (for Rising 4th to 8th Graders) Summer Weekend (Discrete Math) Course Starting June 14

Summer is the golden time to prepare for the American Math Competitions!

The period of time between 4th-8th grade is most critical to the development of students’ mathematical fascinations, interests, and skills!

Summer Session I (Counting and Probability)
8 Classes (Eastern Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm), Total: 24 Hours
6/14, 6/15, 6/21, 6/22, 6/28, 6/29, 7/5, 7/6 (Mock Exam/Review)

Summer  Session II (Number Theory)
8 Classes (Eastern Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm), Total: 24 Hours
7/12, 7/13, 7/19, 7/20, 7/26, 7/27, 8/2, 8/3 (Mock Exam/Review)

Course Outline

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Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and pay.

Tuition (including all materials)
Session I (24 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $840 (Phone: 240-406-3402)
Please include your child’s name and “AMC 8 Summer I” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $870  Buy Now Button
Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $825 (Phone: 240-406-3402)
Please include your child’s name “AMC 8 Summer I” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $855 Buy Now Button
Session II (24 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $840 (Phone: 240-406-3402)
Please include your child’s name “AMC 8 Summer II” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $870  Buy Now Button
Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $825 (Phone: 240-406-3402)
Please include your child’s name “AMC 8 Summer II” in the “Memo” box.
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Sessions I & II (48 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $1,655 (Phone: 240-406-3402)
Please include your child’s name and “AMC 8 Summer I and II” in the “Memo” box.
Via PayPal:  $1,715 Buy Now Button
Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $1,635 (Phone: 240-406-3402)
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  • This is a live, interactive class, rather than a pre-recorded one. Instructors actively engage with students by asking questions, and students are encouraged to participate by asking their own questions during class or via email after class.
  • All lessons are recorded, allowing students to review and reinforce their learning through self-study. According to our policy, recorded class videos are strictly available to enrolled students and are not shared with parents.

This year’s AMC 8 contest featured 6 Number Theory problems and 6 Counting & Probability problems. In our 2024 AMC 8/MathCounts Prep Summer Weekend Course focused on Discrete Math, we thoroughly covered these exact areas — including all the problem types that appeared on the 2025 AMC 8. Many of the Discrete Math problems on the test were either identical or very similar to the examples we presented during the course. As a result, our students were well-prepared and confident in applying the powerful techniques they had practiced. This strong alignment is a key reason why our course helps students consistently achieve high scores on the AMC 8.

We update our course handouts every year based on the latest official AMC 8 problem sets. We use deep learning to conduct an in-depth analysis of the thought processes and problem-design patterns of 16 AMC 8 Test Creators, based on their published mathematics problems and research articles. Using these insights, we develop targeted contest-style problems to effectively train our students. Additionally, we carefully select significant past competition problems crafted by these test makers to illustrate key problem-solving strategies in our classes. Notably, some of these selected problems have appeared on the AMC 8 exam, enabling our students to quickly identify the solutions and effortlessly secure an additional 1 to 3 points.

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We warmly invite you to enroll in our online course — an efficient and effective way for students to engage with experienced instructors from anywhere. Classes are conducted via Google Meet, allowing students to interact face-to-face with teachers, learn proven strategies and shortcuts for excelling on math contests, and receive personalized guidance and support. Students can ask questions in real time and work through problems under the supervision of our expert coaches.
Click  HERE for detailed instructions.

To gain the full benefit of the course, we recommend a commitment to the complete program. This ensures students master the key concepts, strategies, and techniques needed for long-term success.
Click HERE to review our attendance, absence, cancellation, and makeup lesson policy.

  • We will help students gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental math concepts, build a solid foundation in math, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills different from those in the school classes, motivation, and perseverance for reaching their full potential.
  • We will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve competitive math problems as well as test-taking tactics.
  • The emphasis of this class will be on comprehensive problem-solving in discrete math (number theory, counting, and probability), which is very common in competitive math, but is not included in school curriculum. See more at: Why Discrete Math is very Important
  • We will utilize a highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Instructor: Dr. Henry Wan

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Purpose: To prepare for math competitions, such as

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  240-300-4380   
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

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Specific Goal of the 2026 AMC 8:

To become part of the top 5% of scorers on the AMC 8, and then receive National Honor Roll Certificates.

Specific Goal of the 2025 AMC 10:

To earn a score of 90 or more out of 150 on the AMC 10, and then receive National Achievement Honor Roll Certificates.

Specific Goal of the MathCounts:

To become one of the top winners in the individual competition at the chapter level and then advance to the state competition.

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There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only

AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence

would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world!

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Description:

Our curriculum is designed to enhance the mathematical abilities of students in grades 3–8, with a strong focus on preparing them for prestigious math competitions such as the AMC 8, AMC 10, MathCounts, MOEMS (Math Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools), Math Kangaroo, and Math League.

We use a wide variety of contest-level problems — including all past official AMC 8 questions, the first 15 problems from previous AMC 10 exams, and MathCounts problems from the school, chapter, state, and national levels — to teach students effective problem-solving strategies.

These challenging and engaging problems help foster students’ enthusiasm for mathematics, strengthen critical thinking skills, and expand their mathematical intuition. The course goes beyond the standard school curriculum, ensuring students are consistently challenged and stay ahead of the curve.

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Benefits:

Grade Levels: Rising Grades 3-8

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Class Outline:

This class is designed to equip students with efficient techniques, shortcuts, and strategies for solving competitive math problems, along with essential test-taking tactics. The primary focus will be on comprehensive problem-solving in discrete mathematics, including number theory, counting, and probability — areas that are especially critical in math competitions.

Please note: We reserve the right to adjust the content and pace of instruction based on students’ progress and performance to ensure optimal learning outcomes.

Session I (Counting and Probability)

Class Date Topic
1 6/14, Sat Counting with Sets and Venn Diagrams
2 6/15, Sun Counting with Factorials, Permutations, and Combinations
3 6/21, Sat Counting with Pascal’s Triangle, Pascal Patterns, and Hockey Sticks
4 6/22, Sun Counting Paths on a Graph
5 6/28, Sat Casework Counting
6 6/29, Sun Stars and Bars Method, and Integer Equations
7 7/5, Sat Counting Techniques in Probability
8 7/6, Sun Counting with Patterns

Session II (Number Theory)

Class Date Topic
1 7/12, Sat Divisibility Rules
2 7/13, Sun Factor Trees and Prime Factorization
3 7/19, Sat Counting Divisors
4 7/20, Sun Greatest Common Divisors, and Least Common Multiples
5 7/26, Sat Units Digits in Arithmetic
6 7/27, Sun Patterns in the Last Two Digits of a Power
7 8/2, Sat Base Numbers, Base Number Digits, and Converting Integers Between Bases
8 8/3, Sun Modular Arithmetic and Linear Congruences

Homework:

Homework will focus on the final 15 problems of the AMC 8, the first 10 problems of the AMC 10, and medium to hard-level questions from MathCounts competitions. Students will be provided with a curated set of 500 original practice problems, drawn from the licensed AMC problem database. These problems are carefully selected to match the difficulty and style of the more challenging AMC 8 questions, helping students build confidence and mastery in competition-level problem-solving.

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Homework Expectations and Feedback Process:
Students should expect to dedicate a minimum of 6 hours per week to homework assignments, which are an essential component of our courses, described in the article: Homework assignments are a fundamental part of our courses. Click HERE to view a sample homework set we’ve developed.

Each week, we will review and provide detailed feedback on the homework of three students, rotating through the class to ensure every student receives individualized attention at least once per cycle. After all students have had their work reviewed, the rotation begins again. Based on each week’s reviews, the selected students will also receive personalized recommendations and targeted support to strengthen their skills.

For more information, please see: Homework Correction is very Important — We Give an Extensive Correction of the Incorrect Answers of All Homework.

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Practice Makes Perfect: The Key to Success
To excel in challenging math competitions like the AMC and MathCounts, there’s no substitute for consistent practice. Just like in sports or music, repetition and effort are essential to mastery. We believe deeply in the power of effort and the malleability of intelligence — any student can dramatically improve through dedication and persistence. With hard work and the right guidance, success is within reach.

Our curriculum is backed by a comprehensive “big data” system that includes all past AMC 8 exams (1985–2025), AMC 10 exams (2000–2024), and MathCounts problems (1990–2025). Using AI-powered data mining and predictive analytics, we’ve analyzed these problems by type, frequency, style, and difficulty. This allows us to identify recurring patterns and fully decode the structure of AMC and MathCounts contests.

We openly share this decoded knowledge with our students, helping them understand not just how to solve problems, but how to recognize and anticipate them. Nearly every recent AMC or MathCounts problem has clear “ancestors” in past contests—and we train students to spot them.

The most effective way to prepare is to practice with real past problems, guided by our system, our methods, and our expert coaching. Let the data — and your effort — work for you.

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Main Purpose:

Our primary goal is to help students develop a deep understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts, build a strong foundation, and cultivate the critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for long-term academic and professional success. We strongly believe that mastering the fundamentals is the key to lifelong benefits in math and beyond.

Regardless of a student’s current level, we provide a supportive, engaging, and collaborative learning environment where students can explore math with curiosity and confidence. Most importantly, we strive to make learning fun, enjoyable, and enriching, because we believe that students learn best when they are motivated and having a great time.

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Our Students

In 2024, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 116 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 54 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners. 
  • 29 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,683 worldwide winners. 
  • 93 out of our 96 students (96.9%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2024 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores 

In 2023, we had 99 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ali R. and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Yaoyun X.  Read more at: 99 Students Qualified for the 2024 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 AMC 10/12

In 2023, we had 8 students who won USAMO awards and 7 students who won USAJMO awards.

  • 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
  • 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.

Read more at: 2023 USAMO and USAJMO Awardees Announced — Congratulations to Eight USAMO Awardees and Seven USAJMO Awardees

In 2023, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 81 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 51 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners. 
  • 31 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,571 worldwide winners. 
  • 90 out of our 93 students (96.8%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2023 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2022, we had 96 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 6 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Justin W. and one of our students was among the 3 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Ming Y. Read more at: 96 Students Qualified for the 2023 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2022, we had students qualified for the Math Olympiad Summer ProgramRead more at: Brendon J., Kyle S., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2022 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2022, we had student Competes in International Girls’ Math OlympiadRead more at: sabella Z. Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad

In 2022, we had students qualified for the USAMO and 7 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2022 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Seven Students Qualified for the USAMO and Seven Students for the USAJMO.

In 2022, we had 88 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 131 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers), as shown in Table 1. Click Here see a full list of the 131 worldwide winners.
  • 52 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 1,010 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 26 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,449 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 88 out of our 91 students (96.7%)received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2022 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores

In Fall 2021, we had 93 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 5 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Nina L. and one of our students was among the 2 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ming YRead more at: 93 Students Qualified for the 2021 Fall AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In Spring 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O. and one of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10. Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!

In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2020 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Five Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X, and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.. 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2019, we had 71 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 151 National Winners (Perfect Scorers), including 2 sixth graders.
  • 36 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers, as shown in Table 2.
  • 27 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers, as shown in Table 3.
  • 71 out of our 73 students (97.3%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2019 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2019, we had 4 Students Qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USJMO.

  • Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
  • Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.

Read more at: 2019 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Four Students Qualified for the USAMO and Four Students for the USAJMO

In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W. and one of our students were among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth WVery impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
  • 40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2018 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Three Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W.  and two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2017, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2017 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Seven Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

2011 – 2015: In total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA

2011 – 2015: In total, 23 students achieved perfect scores of 28 on the AMC 8

Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA’American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

Great Benefits of Math Competitions

In an increasingly competitive college application pool, the process of mastering math skills through our courses and participating in the American Math Competitions will help students strengthen and diversify their extracurricular activities. These contests can motivate students’ interest and passion in math, and they can discover their talent through solving challenging problems different from those in the school classes. Many top colleges also request AMC scores as part of the college application process. Both MIT and Caltech have entry blanks on their official admission application forms for the applicant to enter their best AMC and AIME scores. Ivy League Colleges and Stanford ask for to the AMC and AIME scores in their Supplement to the Common Application Forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications! Good AMC scores will greatly enhance admission opportunities for students to elite colleges.

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Online Intensive AMC 10/12 Prep (for Rising 6th to 12th Graders) Summer Weekend (Discrete Math) Course Starting June 14

Summer is the golden time to develop students’ math skills and prepare for the American Math Competitions!

Purpose: To prepare for the AMC 10/12A — Wednesday, November 5, 2025 and AMC 10/12B — Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

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Course Outline
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Summer Session I (Number Theory)
7 Classes (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm), Total: 21 Hours
6/14, 6/15, 6/21, 6/22, 6/28, 6/29, 7/5 (Mock Exam/Review)

Summer  Session II (Combinatorics)
7 Classes (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm), Total: 21 Hours
7/6, 7/12, 7/13, 7/19, 7/20, 7/26, 7/27 (Mock Exam/Review)

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and pay. (Two spots are available!)

Tuition (including all materials)
Session I (21 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $945 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name and “AMC 10-12 Summer I” in the “Memo” box.
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Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $925 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
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Session II (21 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $945 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name “AMC 10-12 Summer II” in the “Memo” box.
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Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $925 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
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Sessions I & II (42 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $1,860 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
Please include your child’s name and “AMC 10-12 Summer I and II” in the “Memo” box.
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Returning Student: Via Zelle:  $1,835 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
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  • This is a live, interactive class, rather than a pre-recorded one. Instructors actively engage with students by asking questions, and students are encouraged to participate by asking their own questions during class or via email after class.
  • All lessons are recorded, allowing students to review and reinforce their learning through self-study. According to our policy, recorded class videos are strictly available to enrolled students and are not shared with parents.

Our AMC 10/12 Prep courses last summer in Number Theory and Combinatorics comprehensively covered every discrete math topic that appeared on the 2024 AMC 10 and 12 exams. In fact, each discrete-math problem on the 2024 tests was either identical or very similar to examples we worked through in class. This alignment allowed our students to become thoroughly familiar with contest-style questions and to master the most powerful strategies and methods for solving them — exactly why our courses help students achieve top scores on the AMC 10 and 12.

We update our course handouts every year based on the latest official AMC 10 and 12 problem sets. We use deep learning to conduct an in-depth analysis of the thought processes and problem-design patterns of 39 AMC 10 and 12 Test Creators, based on their published mathematics problems and research articles. Using these insights, we develop targeted contest-style problems to effectively train our students. Additionally, we carefully select significant past competition problems crafted by these test makers to illustrate key problem-solving strategies in our classes. Notably, some of these selected problems have appeared on the AMC 10 and 12 exams, enabling our students to quickly identify the solutions and effortlessly secure an additional 6 to 12 points.

We warmly invite you to enroll in our online course — an efficient and effective way for students to engage with experienced instructors from anywhere. Classes are conducted via Google Meet, allowing students to interact face-to-face with teachers, learn proven strategies and shortcuts for excelling on math contests, and receive personalized guidance and support. Students can ask questions in real time and work through problems under the supervision of our expert coaches. Click  HERE for detailed instructions.

Committing to the full course ensures students gain the maximum benefit from all the mathematical concepts, methods, strategies, techniques, and problem-solving skills covered.

  • We aim to help students develop a deeper understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts, build a strong foundation in math, and cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills that go beyond the typical school curriculum. Our program also fosters motivation and perseverance—key traits for reaching one’s full potential.
  • This course emphasizes efficient techniques, shortcuts, and strategies for solving competitive math problems, particularly challenging questions from the AMC 10/12 and introductory-level AIME problems. It also covers essential test-taking tactics.
  • The primary focus will be on a systematic, comprehensive, and in-depth approach to advanced discrete mathematics — specifically number theory, counting, and probability — which are central to competitive math but rarely taught in school settings.
  • We implement a highly effective instructional approach, detailed in the article Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.”

Instructors:

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  301-300-4380     or        240-406-3402
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.co

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Specific Goal: 

To help students achieve a score of 120 or higher out of 150 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10), or 100 or higher on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) — scores that typically qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME). Success on the AIME is a key step toward qualifying for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO).

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There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only

AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence

would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world!

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Who should take this class: This class is very appropriate for raising 6th-12th grade students who are hoping to qualify for the AIME.

Benefits:

  • 14 Comprehensive Tutorial Handouts (over 700 pages), developed by Dr. Henry Wan, covering essential concepts, strategies, and techniques for AMC 10/12. Includes 600 new practice problems modeled after AMC 10/12-level questions, sourced from the licensed AMC Problem Database. Click HERE to view a sample handout.
  • 4 Full-Length Mock Exams designed to closely simulate the AMC 10/12 experience. Each test contains 25 carefully selected problems that reflect the difficulty and style of official contests. Students receive detailed solutions, score reports, and a performance analysis to help identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • FREE registration for local students for the AMC 10/12A — Wednesday, November 5, 2025 and AMC 10/12B — Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Online Contests on November 5, 2025, and November 11, 2025

Weekly Homework:

At least 6 hours per week. Problem sets include all problems on the past AMC 10/12 and ARML, and 500 brand new problems having similar difficulty and style as the real AMC 10/12 problems, extracted from the licensed AMC Database.

The focus will on the final 15 problems on the AMC 10/12, and the first 5 problems on the AIME, as well as those hard problems on the ARML. Note that some hard problems on the recent AMC 10 and 12 are exactly the same as previous ARML Problems.

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Each week, we will carefully review and check 2 students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. The next week, we will check another 2 students’ homework, and this will continue on a rotational basis until all students have had their homework checked at least once and the cycle will start again. Based on the work of the 2 students that week, we will provide the those 2 students with individualized proposal and support.

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Class Outline:

  • Competitive Problem-Solving Techniques: Master efficient tricks, shortcuts, and test-taking tactics tailored to AMC-style questions.
  • Advanced Discrete Math: Dive deep into number theory, counting, and probability — the most prevalent topics in math competitions.
  • Speed and Time Management: Develop rapid problem-solving strategies and learn to allocate time effectively during exams.
  • Adaptive Instruction: We will adjust content and teaching methods to match students’ comprehension levels and pace of learning.

Summer Session I (Number Theory)

Class Date Topic
1 6/14, Sat Divisibility Tests, Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Divisors, Least Common Multiples, and the Euclidean Algorithm
2 6/15, Sun Counting Divisors, Odd Divisors, Even Divisors, Perfect Square Divisors, and Perfect Cubic Divisors
3 6/21, Sat The Number of Zeros at the End of  a Factorial
4 6/22, Sun Modular Arithmetic, Euler’s Totient Function, and Fermat’s Little Theorem
5 6/28, Sat Patterns in the Last Three Digits of a Large Power
6 6/29, Sun Residue Classes and Solving Linear Congruences
7 7/5, Sat Special Nonlinear Diophantine Equations

Summer Session II (Combinatorics)

Class Date Topic
1 7/6, Sun Advanced Counting with Permutations
2 7/12, Sat Advanced Counting with Combinations
3 7/13, Sun Advanced Principle of Inclusion and Exclusion
4 7/19, Sat Counting with Symmetries, Complementary Counting, and Casework Counting
5 7/20, Sun Advanced Stars and Bars Counting Method
6 7/26, Sat Advanced Constructive Counting
7 7/27, Sun Recursive Counting

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Small-Sized Class Teaching Model
We employ a small-class format to ensure each student receives personalized attention and active engagement with their instructor. In these intimate settings, teachers can tailor explanations to individual learning needs, fostering deeper understanding and confidence. Frequent one-on-one interactions help students solidify foundational concepts and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that support lifelong learning.

Our Mission
We aim to cultivate a deep mastery of fundamental mathematical concepts, build a robust problem-solving toolkit, and nurture the perseverance and reasoning skills essential for success in any field. Above all, we believe in making math fun, engaging, and collaborative, so every student—regardless of their starting level—can thrive in a supportive, enjoyable environment.

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Our Students

In 2024, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 116 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 54 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 29 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,683 worldwide winners.
  • 93 out of our 96 students (96.9%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2024 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores 

In 2023, we had 99 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ali R. and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Yaoyun X.  Read more at: 99 Students Qualified for the 2024 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 AMC 10/12

In 2023, we had 8 students who won USAMO awards and 7 students who won USAJMO awards.

  • 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
  • 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.

Read more at: 2023 USAMO and USAJMO Awardees Announced — Congratulations to Eight USAMO Awardees and Seven USAJMO Awardees

In 2023, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 81 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 51 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 31 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,571 worldwide winners.
  • 90 out of our 93 students (96.8%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2023 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2022, we had 96 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 6 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Justin W. and one of our students was among the 3 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Ming Y. Read more at: 96 Students Qualified for the 2023 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2022, we had students qualified for the Math Olympiad Summer ProgramRead more at: Brendon J., Kyle S., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2022 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2022, we had student Competes in International Girls’ Math OlympiadRead more at: sabella Z. Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad

In 2022, we had students qualified for the USAMO and 7 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2022 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Seven Students Qualified for the USAMO and Seven Students for the USAJMO.

In 2022, we had 88 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 131 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers), as shown in Table 1. Click Here see a full list of the 131 worldwide winners.
  • 52 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 1,010 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 26 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,449 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 88 out of our 91 students (96.7%)received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2022 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores

In Fall 2021, we had 93 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 5 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Nina L. and one of our students was among the 2 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ming YRead more at: 93 Students Qualified for the 2021 Fall AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In Spring 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O. and one of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10. Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!

In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2020 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Five Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X, and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.. 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME! Read more at: 2020 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 82 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2019, we had 71 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 151 National Winners (Perfect Scorers), including 2 sixth graders.
  • 36 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 27 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 71 out of our 73 students (97.3%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2019 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2019, we had 4 Students Qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USJMO.

  • Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
  • Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.

Read more at: 2019 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Four Students Qualified for the USAMO and Four Students for the USAJMO

In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W. and one of our students were among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth WVery impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
  • 40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2018 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Three Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W.  and two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2017, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2017 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Seven Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

2011 – 2015: In total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA

2011 – 2015: In total, 23 students achieved perfect scores of 28 on the AMC 8

Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA’American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

Great Benefits of Math Competitions

In an increasingly competitive college application pool, the process of mastering math skills through our courses and participating in the American Math Competitions will help students strengthen and diversify their extracurricular activities. These contests can motivate students’ interest and passion in math, and they can discover their talent through solving challenging problems different from those in the school classes. Many top colleges also request AMC scores as part of the college application process. Both MIT and Caltech have entry blanks on their official admission application forms for the applicant to enter their best AMC and AIME scores. Ivy League Colleges and Stanford ask for to the AMC and AIME scores in their Supplement to the Common Application Forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications! Good AMC scores will greatly enhance admission opportunities for students to elite colleges.

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Online Intensive AIME Prep Summer (Evening) Course (Discrete Math) Starting July 14

Summer is the golden time to develop students’ math skills and prepare for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination!

  • How to Prepare for the AIME
  • 2025 JMO/AMO: 8 USAMO Awardees and 7 USAJMO Awardees
    • 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
    • 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.
  • 2025 MOP4 MOP winners.

Summer Session I (Combinatorics)
5 Classes (EASTERN Time: 7:00 – 9:30 pm), Total: 12.5 Hours
7/14, 7/16, 7/18, 7/21, 7/23
Summer Session II  (Number Theory)
5 Classes (EASTERN Time: 7:00 – 9:30 pm), Total: 12.5 Hours
7/25, 7/28, 7/30,  8/1,  8/4

Course Outline
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Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and pay

Tuition (including all materials)
Session I (12.5 Hours)
New Student: Via Zelle:  $690 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
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  • This is a live class, interactive class—not a pre-recorded session. Instructors actively engage with students by asking questions, and students are encouraged to participate, ask questions during class, or reach out to instructors via email afterward.
  • As a valuable bonus, all lessons are recorded and made available for students to review at their own pace, supporting continued learning and self-study.

Committing to the entire course ensures students gain the full benefit of all the mathematical concepts, methods, strategies, tactics, skills, and techniques covered.

Proven Success: 2024 AIME Prep Summer Course (Discrete Math)
Our 2024 AIME Prep Summer Course in Discrete Mathematics—focusing on Combinatorics and Number Theory—offered in-depth coverage of all major topics that appeared on the 2025 AIME I and II exams. Remarkably, every Combinatorics and Number Theory problem on those exams either directly mirrored or closely resembled examples taught in our course.

As a result, our students were well-prepared, having developed familiarity with key problem types and mastery of the powerful strategies and techniques required to solve them efficiently. This demonstrates how our course provides students with the targeted preparation needed to achieve outstanding results on the AIME.

We update our course handouts annually to reflect the most recent AIME I and II problem sets. Using deep learning techniques, we analyze the thought processes and problem-design patterns of 10 AIME Test Creators, drawing insights from their published contest problems and mathematical research. These insights directly inform the creation of targeted, contest-style problems that sharpen our students’ problem-solving skills.

To reinforce key strategies, we also curate significant past competition problems authored by these test writers. Notably, several of these problems — or their variations — have appeared on actual AIME contests. As a result, our students are often able to recognize familiar structures and efficiently secure an additional 1 to 2 points.

Our goal is to equip students with a deep understanding of the essential concepts, methods, and strategies required for success in competitive mathematics. This preparation is not only aimed at achieving top scores on the 2025 AMC 10/12 and 2026 AIME, but also at cultivating a mindset for creative, analytical thinking.

Beyond test preparation, we challenge students with unconventional and thought-provoking mathematical problems that encourage meaningful generalization. This leads to the development of high-quality research projects, which we support through refinement and submission to prestigious mathematics journals—empowering students to achieve academic distinction beyond contests.

You are warmly invited to enroll in our online course, which provides a quick and effective way for students to interact with experienced instructors from anywhere.

We use Google Meet for live video sessions, allowing students to engage directly with teachers, ask questions in real time, and receive personalized guidance. Our instructors share powerful strategies, shortcuts, and insights to help students achieve outstanding results on their math contests.

Students also have the opportunity to solve problems under the supervision of our expert teachers and coaches, ensuring they receive the support they need every step of the way.

Click HERE for detailed instructions on how to join.

Instructors:

Contact Information:
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Tel:  240-300-4380
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

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This program is thoughtfully designed for students with busy daytime schedules due to summer internships or other commitments. These students often have high expectations for their performance on the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME). As they strengthen their résumés through meaningful summer experiences, refining their AIME test-taking skills becomes even more essential and strategically critical to their success.

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The AIME plays a key role in the pathway to the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO). While there are many math competitions in the United States, only the sequence

AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence

leads to the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) — the most prestigious mathematics competition in the world for high school students.

Purpose: To prepare for AIME I (February 5, 2026) and AIME II (February 11, 2026)AIME-Logo

  • Improve AIME scores by strengthening understanding of fundamental theorems and key concepts
  • Develop and foster creative problem-solving strategies
  • Help students qualify for the USA(J)MO!

For Whom?
This AIME course is designed for students who have scored 102 or higher on the AMC 10, 84 or higher on the AMC 12, or have correctly solved approximately 4 or more problems on a previous AIME.

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What?

The class will primarily focus on building a strong foundation in the two key areas of Combinatorics and Number Theory. The goal is to develop the mental agility needed to confidently approach and solve challenging problems, aiming to help students reach or exceed the qualification level for the USAMO and USAJMO — typically around 10 solved problems.

How?
We emphasize mastering fundamental concepts and essential knowledge first. Then, we gradually develop the problem-solving skills and intuition necessary to identify and pursue effective strategies for tackling complex problems.

Class Outline:

This course focuses on effective strategies, clever shortcuts, and problem-solving techniques tailored to AIME problems, along with practical test-taking tactics to maximize performance.

Session I (Combinatorics)

Class Date Topic
1 7/14, Mon Advanced Counting Methods
2 7/16, Wed Generating Functions
3 7/18, Fri Combinatorial Identities
4 7/21, Mon Recursive Counting
5 7/23, Wed Advanced Topics in Probability

Session II (Number Theory)

Class Date Topic
6 7/25, Fri Divisibility Theory: Euclidean and Division Algorithm, Bezout’s Identity, and Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
7 7/28, Mon Modular Arithmetic: Chinese Remainder Theorem, Euler’s Totient Theorem, and Fermat’s Little Theorem
8 7/30, Wed Linear Congruences, Frobenius Coin Problem, and Chinese Remainder Theorem
9 8/1, Fri Fermat’s Little Theorem, Wilson’s Theorem, and Euler’s Totient Theorem
10 8/4, Mon Lifting the Exponent and Primitive Roots

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Benefits:

  • 10 tutorial handouts (>500 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 500 new problems at the AIME level from the licensed AMC Database. Click HERE to see a typical class handout sample we developed.
  • 2 FREE mock tests that are intended to mimic an actual math competition exam, each of which has 15 questions similar to the AIME level taken from the licensed AMC Database. These simulated tests help students assess their level of preparation for the Math Competitions. After attempting the test, students get answers, explanations, and a detailed score report and wise performance summary.

Homework:

At least 2 hour of homework per class. Students are expected to complete all of the previous AIME contests in the past 10 years, which is over 60 hours of practice. Our instructors are open to questions on any previous AIMEs.
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A Data-Driven Approach to AIME Mastery
Our “big data” system is built from the complete set of problems from all 69 past AIME contests (1983–2025). By applying data mining and predictive analysis, we’ve uncovered recurring patterns, question types, and frequency trends—essentially “decoding” the AIME.

In this course, we’ll share these insights with students, revealing the “secret code” behind the exam and equipping them with the tools to confidently understand and master it. For nearly every recent AIME problem, we can trace its origins to earlier contests.

That’s why the most effective way to prepare for the AIME is to deeply engage with past problems—recognizing structures, building intuition, and sharpening strategy through targeted practice.

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Our Students

In 2024, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 116 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 54 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 29 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,683 worldwide winners.
  • 93 out of our 96 students (96.9%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2024 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores 

In 2023, we had 99 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ali R. and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Yaoyun X.  Read more at: 99 Students Qualified for the 2024 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 AMC 10/12

In 2023, we had 8 students who won USAMO awards and 7 students who won USAJMO awards.

  • 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
  • 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.

Read more at: 2023 USAMO and USAJMO Awardees Announced — Congratulations to Eight USAMO Awardees and Seven USAJMO Awardees

In 2023, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 81 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 51 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 31 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,571 worldwide winners.
  • 90 out of our 93 students (96.8%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2023 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2022, we had 96 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 6 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Justin W. and one of our students was among the 3 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Ming Y. Read more at: 96 Students Qualified for the 2023 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2022, we had students qualified for the Math Olympiad Summer ProgramRead more at: Brendon J., Kyle S., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2022 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2022, we had student Competes in International Girls’ Math OlympiadRead more at: sabella Z. Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad

In 2022, we had students qualified for the USAMO and 7 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2022 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Seven Students Qualified for the USAMO and Seven Students for the USAJMO.

In 2022, we had 88 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 131 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers), as shown in Table 1. Click Here see a full list of the 131 worldwide winners.
  • 52 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 1,010 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 26 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,449 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 88 out of our 91 students (96.7%)received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2022 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores

In Fall 2021, we had 93 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 5 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Nina L. and one of our students was among the 2 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ming YRead more at: 93 Students Qualified for the 2021 Fall AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In Spring 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O. and one of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10. Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!

In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2020 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Five Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X, and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.. 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

Read more at: 2020 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 82 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2019, we had 4 Students Qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USAJMO.

  • Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
  • Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.

Read more at: 2019 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Four Students Qualified for the USAMO and Four Students for the USAJMO

In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W.and one of our students were among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth WVery impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
  • 40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2018 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Three Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W.  and two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2017, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2017 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Seven Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

2011 – 2015: In total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA

2011 – 2015: In total, 23 students achieved perfect scores of 28 on the AMC 8

Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA‘s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

We have extracted 5,000 brand new problems at the level of the AIME from the licensed AMC Database. In addition, we have also collected all AMC8/10/12 and AIME Official Solutions as shown in the article “American Mathematics Competitions (AMC) Materials.” All these materials have formed a golden resource for our students, who are the ultimate beneficiaries.

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Online AMC 12/AIME Precalculus Summer (Evening) Course (for Rising 7th to 12th Graders) Starting August 2

Summer is the golden time to develop students’ math skills and prepare for the American Math Competitions!

Purpose: To prepare for the 2024 AMC 10/12 and the 2025 AIME contests.

Course Outline
6 Classes (Eastern Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm), Total: 18 Hours
8/2, 8/3, 8/5, 8/7, 8/9, 8/10 (Mock Exam/Review)

Online Registration is now open! Click HERE to register and pay. 

Tuition (including all materials)
New Student Via Zelle:  $810 (Phone: 240-300-4380)
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Our AMC 12/AIME Precalculus Summer (Evening) Course, held last summer, offered a thorough review of every precalculus topic featured on the 2024 AMC 12 and the 2025 AIME I & II exams. Remarkably, each precalculus problem on these contests was either identical to or closely resembled examples we had worked through in class. This strong alignment allowed students to develop a deep understanding of contest-style problems and master the most effective strategies for solving them — a key reason why our courses consistently help students achieve top scores on both the AMC 12 and AIME.

We update our course handouts annually based on the most recent official AMC 12 and AIME exams. Using advanced deep learning techniques, we analyze the problem-design patterns and reasoning styles of 39 AMC 10 and 12 Test Creators and 10 AIME Test Creators — drawing from their published problems and mathematical research. These insights inform the development of highly targeted, contest-style problems designed to sharpen our students’ skills.

In addition, we carefully curate influential past competition problems authored by these same test writers to demonstrate essential strategies during instruction. Notably, several of these problems have reappeared on recent AMC 12 and AIME exams, allowing our students to recognize them instantly and effortlessly earn an extra 6–12 points on the AMC 12 and 1–2 points on the AIME.

We warmly invite you to enroll in our online course — an efficient and effective way for students to engage with experienced instructors from anywhere. Classes are conducted via Google Meet, allowing students to interact face-to-face with teachers, learn proven strategies and shortcuts for excelling on math contests, and receive personalized guidance and support. Students can ask questions in real time and work through problems under the supervision of our expert coaches. Click  HERE for detailed instructions.

  • This is a live class, not a pre-recorded one. Instructors will ask students questions, and students can also ask questions during the class or email their questions to instructors after class.
  • We record all of our lessons as a big bonus so that our students can watch class videos after class for review and self-study.

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You are very welcome to sign up for our online course which offers a quick, efficient way for students to interact with teachers over long distance. We use Google Meet to video chat and easily connect with students to teach them our tricks and shortcuts to getting an amazing score on their contests, as well as offer them our guidance and support. Students can ask questions face-to-face, and can complete problems with the supervision of our teachers/coaches. Click HERE to see detailed instruction.

A commitment to the whole course can maximize the benefit of learning all the math ideas, methods, strategies, tactics, skills, and techniques.

  • We will focus on efficient tricks, shortcuts, and strategies to solve competitive precalculus problems, especially those hard problems on the AMC 12 and easy problems on the AIME, as well as test-taking tactics.
  • We will utilize a highly effective teaching model as described in the article: Small-sized Class Instruction-focused Model.

Instructors:

Contact Information:
Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  240-300-4380     or     240-406-3402
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.co

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Specific Goal: 

To earn a score of 100 or more out of 150 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12), and then qualify for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME), which is used to determine qualification for the United States of America Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO).

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There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only

AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence

would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world!

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Who should take this class: This class is very appropriate for raising 6th-12th grade students who are hoping to qualify for the AIME.

Benefits:

  • 6 tutorial handouts (>360 pages) developed by Dr. Henry Wan and 200 new precalculus problems similar to AMC 12 level from the licensed AMC Database
  • One FREE mock test that is intended to mimic an actual math competition exam, each of which has 25 questions similar to AMC 12 level taken from the licensed AMC Database. These simulated tests help students assess their level of preparation for the Math Competitions. After attempting the test, students get answers, explanations, and a detailed score report and wise performance summary.
  • FREE registration for local students for the AMC 10/12A — Wednesday, November 5, 2025 and AMC 10/12B — Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Please see: The AMC 10/12 Online Contests on November 5, 2025, and November 11, 2025

Weekly Homework:

Students are expected to commit at least 6 hours per week to homework. Assignments will include:

  • All precalculus problems from past AMC 10/12 and ARML contests

  • 500 newly created precalculus problems that closely match the difficulty and style of actual AMC 10/12 questions, curated from our licensed AMC database

The primary focus will be on:

  • The last 15 problems of the AMC 12

  • The first 5 problems of the AIME

  • Selected challenging problems from the ARML

Note: Many of the most difficult problems on recent AMC 10 and 12 exams are identical or nearly identical to past ARML questions, making ARML preparation particularly valuable.

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Each week, we will carefully review and check 2 students’ homework, and correct any mistakes. The next week, we will check another 2 students’ homework, and this will continue on a rotational basis until all students have had their homework checked at least once and the cycle will start again. Based on the work of the 2 students that week, we will provide the those 2 students with individualized proposal and support.

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Class Outline:
This class focuses on precalculus topics that are only needed for the AMC 12 and AIME. We will also help students develop quick problem solving strategies and effective time management skills.

Class Date Topic
1 8/2, Sat Exponents and Logarithms
2 8/3, Sun Fundamental Trigonometry
3 8/5, Tue Advanced Trigonometry
4 8/7, Thu Complex Numbers
5 8/9, Sat Conic Sections: Parabolas, Circles, Ellipses, and Hyperbolas
6 8/10, Sun Three-dimensional Coordinate Geometry
We reserve the right to adjust the teaching content and method according to students’ understanding and comprehension of new knowledge.

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Small-sized Class Teaching Model:

We utilize the highly effective small-sized class teaching model. Smaller classes lead to pupils receiving more individual attention from teachers, and having more active interactions with them. We focus on every individual, not the whole class. Students will thrive from the smaller class sizes that allow them to reach their full potential. Particularly, students can benefit tremendously from high-frequent individualized student-teacher interactions leading to establishment of a stronger foundation for lifelong learning.

Our main purpose is to help our students gain deeper understanding of the fundamental math concepts, build a solid foundation in math, and develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are so valuable to success in any career. We are big believers in the FUNDAMENTALS! Our students will receive the LIFELONG BENEFITS from learning math.

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Regardless of his/her math level, each student will have the opportunity to learn math in a fun, friendly, cooperative, supportive learning environment. The most important thing is to have fun.

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Our Students

In 2024, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 116 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 54 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 29 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,683 worldwide winners.
  • 93 out of our 96 students (96.9%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2024 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores 

In 2023, we had 99 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ali R. and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Yaoyun X.  Read more at: 99 Students Qualified for the 2024 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 AMC 10/12

In 2023, we had 8 students who won USAMO awards and 7 students who won USAJMO awards.

  • 1 USAMO Gold Award, 1 USAMO Silver Award, 4 USAMO Bronze Awards, and 2 USAMO Honorable Mention Awards.
  • 1 USAJMO Top Winner, 1 USAJMO Winner, and 5 USAJMO Honorable Mention Awards.

Read more at: 2023 USAMO and USAJMO Awardees Announced — Congratulations to Eight USAMO Awardees and Seven USAJMO Awardees

In 2023, we had 90 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 81 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 51 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 697 worldwide winners.
  • 31 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,571 worldwide winners.
  • 90 out of our 93 students (96.8%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2023 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2022, we had 96 students who qualified for the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or the AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 6 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Justin W. and one of our students was among the 3 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Ming Y. Read more at: 96 Students Qualified for the 2023 AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2023 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2022, we had students qualified for the Math Olympiad Summer ProgramRead more at: Brendon J., Kyle S., and Isabella Z. Qualified for the 2022 Math Olympiad Summer Program

In 2022, we had student Competes in International Girls’ Math OlympiadRead more at: sabella Z. Competes in International Girls’ Math Olympiad

In 2022, we had students qualified for the USAMO and 7 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2022 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Seven Students Qualified for the USAMO and Seven Students for the USAJMO.

In 2022, we had 88 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 10 of our students were among the top 131 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers), as shown in Table 1. Click Here see a full list of the 131 worldwide winners.
  • 52 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers. They were among the 1,010 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 26 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers. They were among the 2,449 worldwide winners. Click HERE see a full list.
  • 88 out of our 91 students (96.7%)received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2022 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Ten Students Received Perfect Scores

In Fall 2021, we had 93 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 5 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Nina L. and one of our students was among the 2 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ming YRead more at: 93 Students Qualified for the 2021 Fall AIME and 2 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 Fall AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 6 students qualified for the USAMO and 6 students for the USAJMO. Read more at: 2021 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Six Students Qualified for the USAMO and Six Students for the USAJMO

In Spring 2021, we had 91 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students was among the 17 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Evan L. and Suraj O. and one of our students was among the 27 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Xinchen L. Read more at: 91 Students Qualified for the 2021 AIME and 3 Students Received Perfect Scores on the 2021 AMC 10/12

In 2021, we had 8 students who got into the MathCounts state-level top 10. Yunyi L. won 9th Place in the 2021 MathCounts National Competition!

In 2020, we had 79 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 5 of our students were among the top 57 worldwide winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 49 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 25 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 79 out of our 81 students (97.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2020 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Five Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2020, we had 82 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 11 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12A: Yiyang X, and one of our students was among the 13 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Jason W.. 43 middle schoolers and 9 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME! Read more at: 2020 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 82 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2019, we had 71 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • 8 of our students were among the top 151 National Winners (Perfect Scorers), including 2 sixth graders.
  • 36 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 27 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 71 out of our 73 students (97.3%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America.

Read more at: 2019 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Eight Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2019, we had 4 Students Qualified for the USAMO and 4 Students for the USJMO.

  • Of the 280 USA Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Luke C., Zipeng L., Sameer P., and Peter P.
  • Of the 235 USA Junior Math Olympiad national qualifiers, 4 are our students: Michael H., Noah W., Holden W., and Isabella Z.

Read more at: 2019 USAMO and USAJMO Qualifiers Announced — Four Students Qualified for the USAMO and Four Students for the USAJMO

In 2019, we had 76 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 22 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Noah W. and one of our students were among the 10 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kenneth WVery impressively, 32 middle schoolers and 7 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2018, we had 64 students who obtained top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 44 National Winners (Perfect Scorers): Eric B., Kevin Y., and Isabella Z.
  • 40 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 21 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 64 out of our 66 students (96.5%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2018 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Three Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2018, we had 73 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. Two of our students were among the 35 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M. and Jason W.  and two of our students were among the 21 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 12B: Kaan D. and Edward W. Remarkably, 11 middle schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers qualified for the AIME!

In 2017, we had 63 students who earned top scores on the AMC 8 contest!

  • of our students were among the top 75 National Winners (Perfect Scorers).
  • 34 students received National Distinguished Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 1% test takers.
  • 22 students received National Honor Roll Certificates awarded to top 5% test takers.
  • 63 out of our 65 students (97%) received National Awards for the AMC 8 from the Mathematical Association of America

Read more at: 2017 AMC 8 Results Just Announced — Seven Students Received Perfect Scores

In 2017, we had 61 students who are qualified to take the AIME either through the AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 28 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Austen M., and two of our students were among the 65 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10B: Ashwin A. and Brad Z. Remarkably, eight middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Very impressively, Bryan Z., a 6th grader, gained a score of 132 out of 150 on the AMC 10B.Read more at: 2017 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 61 Students Qualified for the AIME

In 2016, we had 36 students who are qualified to take AIME either through AMC 10A/12A or AMC 10B/12B. One of our students was among the 23 Perfect Scorers worldwide on the AMC 10A: Joel (Junyao) T. Particularly, seven middle schoolers and one elementary schooler qualified for the AIME, which is geared toward high school students. Pravalika P., a 6th grader, got a 115.5 out of 150 on the AMC10B, which is very impressive. Read more at: 2016 AIME Qualifiers Announced — 36 Students Qualified for AIME

2011 – 2015: In total, 37 students scored above 120 on the American Mathematics Contest 10 (AMC 10) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 26 students scored above 100 on the American Mathematics Contest 12 (AMC 12) and qualified for the American Invitational Mathematics Examination (AIME); 3 students qualified for the USA Mathematical Olympiad (USAMO), the highest level of math competition for high school students in the USA

2011 – 2015: In total, 23 students achieved perfect scores of 28 on the AMC 8

Read more at: Notable Achievements of Our Students

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA’American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national and math competitions.

Great Benefits of Math Competitions

In an increasingly competitive college application pool, the process of mastering math skills through our courses and participating in the American Math Competitions will help students strengthen and diversify their extracurricular activities. These contests can motivate students’ interest and passion in math, and they can discover their talent through solving challenging problems different from those in the school classes. Many top colleges also request AMC scores as part of the college application process. Both MIT and Caltech have entry blanks on their official admission application forms for the applicant to enter their best AMC and AIME scores. Ivy League Colleges and Stanford ask for to the AMC and AIME scores in their Supplement to the Common Application Forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications! Good AMC scores will greatly enhance admission opportunities for students to elite colleges.

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2025 AMC 8 Results Announced: 19 Students Earn Perfect Scores

Heartfelt Congratulations to Our 2025 AMC 8 Top Scorers!

We are incredibly proud of our students’ outstanding performance in the 2025 AMC 8 (American Mathematics Competitions 8), held from January 22 to January 28, 2025. This prestigious middle school-level contest challenges students nationwide to strengthen their mathematical thinking.

  • 19 of our students earned perfect scores (25/25), placing them among the 162 worldwide Perfect Scorers.

  • 57 students received the Distinguished Honor Roll Certificate, awarded to the top 1% of participants (486 worldwide winners).

  • 33 students earned the Honor Roll Certificate, awarded to the top 5% of participants (2,432 worldwide winners).

  • In total, 109 out of 113 students (96.5%) received national recognition from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

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Our students truly surpassed expectations. Among the 96 students in grades 3–8 who enrolled in our AMC 8, AMC 10/12, and AIME Prep Classes (both group and one-on-one), the average AMC 8 score was 20.8. Even more impressively, 49 students in grade 6 or younger received national awards.

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It’s important to highlight that all students who earned perfect scores were part of our high-level AMC 10/12/AIME classes, demonstrating their commitment to reaching beyond the expected level for AMC 8. As we always say: “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”

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In 2025, over 278,149 students from 2,027 schools around the world participated in the AMC 8. In the U.S. alone, 239,524 students took the test, with a national average score of 11.75 out of 25.
By contrast, our students earned an average score of 23.1, a testament to their exceptional preparation and effort.

We commend every one of our participants and celebrate this incredible success!

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Top scorers and statistics can be found at http://amc-reg.maa.org/reports/generalreports.aspx

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104 Students Qualify for 2024–2025 AIME and 2 Earn Perfect Scores on AMC 10/12

The MAA AMC has officially released the cutoff scores for AIME qualification for the 2024–2025 academic year, along with the thresholds for Distinction and Honor Roll recognition. You can view the full details here: 2025 AIME Qualifying Thresholds .

While we are still waiting on the complete dataset from the MAA AMC, we are excited to report that 104 of our students qualified for the AIME through the AMC 10A/12A and AMC 10B/12B contests.

We are especially proud to recognize two students who achieved perfect scores on these historically difficult exams:

  • Tianyi L. was one of just 12 students worldwide to earn a perfect score on the AMC 10B.

  • Alex W. was one of only 9 students worldwide to achieve a perfect score on the AMC 12B.

According to many experts, this year’s AMC 10A, 10B, 12A, and 12B were the most challenging since the contests were introduced in 2000. These outstanding results are a testament to our students’ talent, determination, and preparation.

Table 1:  Two Perfect Scorers

Name Contest Score Grade Class Year
Tianyi L. AMC 10B 150 9 2023-2024 Online AIME Prep Group Class,  2024-2025 Online One-on-one Coaching
Alex W AMC 12B 150 11 2023-2024 Online AIME Prep Group Class,  2024-2025 Online One-on-one Coaching

Table 2: Distribution of 104 AIME Qualifiers

Contests AIME qualifiers
AMC 10A 39
AMC 10B 17
AMC 12A 32
AMC 12B 16
Total 104

Table 3: Distribution of 93 National Awardees

Contests Distinction Awards
(top 5%)
Honor Roll of Distinction Awards
(top 1%)
Total
AMC 10A 17 19 36
AMC 10B 5 8 13
AMC 12A 12 17 29
AMC 12B 6 9 15
Total 40 53 93

Additionally, 54 of our AIME qualifiers are in grade 8 or below, including 39 middle schoolers and 15 elementary schoolers — an incredible accomplishment!

Overall, 88.6% of our students qualified for the AIME, and the remaining 11.4% were very close, demonstrating impressive progress and effort across the board.

We’re deeply proud of all our students for their hard work and outstanding achievements. We wish everyone continued success in the upcoming AIME, USAJMO, and USAMO competitions!

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The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are part of the United States of America Math Olympiad (USAMO). Students must score highly on these tests in order to take part in the AIME, and then the USAJMO/USAMO exam, which is used to choose members for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

There are many math competitions in the United States. Of those, only

AMC → AIME → USAMO sequence

would take you to the IMO (International Math Olympiad), the highest level math competition for high school students in the world!

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Our Uniqueness

We have a long history of close collaboration with the MAA‘s American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), which are dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, and are the first of a series of competitions in high school mathematics that determine the United States team for the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO).

We are only one in the Washington DC metropolitan area to offer elementary, middle, and high-school level competition math courses. Our students have received top scores and awards at prestigious national math competitions.

Great Benefits of Math Competitions

In an increasingly competitive college application pool, the process of mastering math skills through our courses and participating in the American Math Competitions will help students strengthen and diversify their extracurricular activities. These contests can motivate students’ interest and passion in math, and they can discover their talent through solving challenging problems different from those in the school classes. Many top colleges also request AMC scores as part of the college application process. Both MIT and Caltech have entry blanks on their official admission application forms for the applicant to enter their best AMC and AIME scores. Ivy League Colleges and Stanford ask for to the AMC and AIME scores in their Supplement to the Common Application Forms. Your children deserve the chance to list these scores on their applications! Good AMC scores will greatly enhance admission opportunities for students to elite colleges.

Read more:

Contact Information:

Ivy League Education Center
Tel:  240-300-4380     or        240-406-3402
Email:  chiefmathtutor@gmail.com

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