Wrapping up

You’ve now worked through all of the AMC Achievable material.

Testing registration

Most students take the AMC at their school, as long as the school is a registered testing site. If your school isn’t offering the exam, you can register through another nearby host site, such as a school, university, or testing center.

For current registration options and dates, check the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) website.

Additional information

• The registration fee depends on whether you register early, regular, or late. Some schools and organizations use bundle pricing, so costs vary. For the most accurate pricing details, visit the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) website.

• You are not permitted to use a formula sheet or calculator on the exam.

• Testing sites are usually schools.

Tips for test day

• Guess only when beneficial.

  • On the AMC 8, you should guess on every question, even if you’re unsure.
  • On the AMC 10/12, leave a question blank if you have no reasonable guess. You’ll still earn 1.5/6 points for leaving it blank. If you answer incorrectly, you’ll earn 0/6 points.

• Be practical.

  Use the practical strategies from the final chapter when you’re stuck. They can help you eliminate choices, narrow the problem down, and pick up points you might otherwise miss.

• Check your work.

  Careless mistakes are costly. If you have extra time, re-check your arithmetic, signs, and whether your answer matches what the question is asking.

• Efficiency is key.

  The early questions are usually the quickest. Since every question is worth the same number of points, it’s important to secure the easier points first. Work efficiently so you still have time to attempt every question.

Additional resources

For official updates and details, refer to the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

For more study tips and best practices, visit the Achievable Blog.

Dump sheet

Many test takers use “dump sheets” as study supplements and as a way to create a legal reference during the exam. A dump sheet typically includes visual guides and condensed notes on key topics. The idea is to memorize the material ahead of time and then “dump” it onto your notepad at the beginning of the exam.

These are allowed in the test center as long as they are created after the test has started (and not during the initial tutorial). They aren’t required to succeed, but some test takers find them helpful.

You can certainly create your own, but here are Achievable’s AMC dump sheets:

Download: AMC Dump Sheet - Notations

Download: AMC Dump Sheet - Identities

Download: AMC Dump Sheet - Algebra, number theory, and counting

Download: AMC Dump Sheet - Geometry — triangles

Download: AMC Dump Sheet - Geometry — 3D shapes and lines

Download: AMC Dump Sheet - Geometry — circles and 2D shapes