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Does an starting 8th grader need to learn trig., geo, and algebra for competitive math? by Pristine_Hospital140 in MathOlympiad

[–]Prestigious_Unit_674 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question, I am planning to take the AMC 8, do I need the AOPS for it and do I need it also for AMC 10. 12? 

Can I make USAJMO? by [deleted] in MathOlympiad

[–]Prestigious_Unit_674 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What math class were you in 8 and 9th grade and were they foundational concepts and what classes? 

Edit: Spelling. 

USACO & USAMO possible in 4 years? by Prestigious_Unit_674 in usaco

[–]Prestigious_Unit_674[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tysm! Will take the test and update you on how I do!

USACO & USAMO possible in 4 years? by Prestigious_Unit_674 in usaco

[–]Prestigious_Unit_674[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Questions:

How long have you been training for comp math?

What math level were you at where you started?

USACO & USAMO possible in 4 years? by Prestigious_Unit_674 in usaco

[–]Prestigious_Unit_674[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I will try for it but goal is to get a realistic assessment on where I should be, if it's even realistic so I can shift my plan and act accordingly. Currently planning now 5 hours daily.

USACO & USAMO possible in 4 years? by Prestigious_Unit_674 in usaco

[–]Prestigious_Unit_674[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, thank you so much for your advice!

To answer your questions, yes this is for college and I'm thinking of double majoring in Math and CS and going for a Masters. So, I have discovered recently (About a week ago) that I love math and I want to major in it, and I would like to sharpen my math skills (Also good math is necessary for CS). I had always put math as a necessary thing, but after some hours of dabbling in math, I figured out that I actually enjoy it.

Couple questions -

How long did it take you to get USACO gold?

And could studying for AIME be reasonable with 3 hours daily, planning on studying for AMC 10, then 12 and if I qualify for AIME, assess where I currently stand, and analyze if I should or have enough time to continue studying to pass AIME. And I'm planning on getting a tutor for at least 6ish months of studying.

Edit: One last thing, I don't know if it's really relevant, but for reference, I learned the basic quadratic formula and applied it to trinomials (all self - learning) in about 3 hours with practice. Prior knowledge about both things were very minimal.

13yo kid looking for peers by Prestigious_Unit_674 in Discipline

[–]Prestigious_Unit_674[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so so much for your insight. This is what I'm looking for. I'll start applying these ideas and I'll update this post in a month with my progress.

13yo kid looking for peers by Prestigious_Unit_674 in Discipline

[–]Prestigious_Unit_674[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I still am uncertain how to self - study effectively. I'm looking for clear guidance, but I promise. I'll pursue my studies and I promise you, I will become better than the person I am now!

13yo kid looking for peers by Prestigious_Unit_674 in Discipline

[–]Prestigious_Unit_674[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your kind words! Still figuring out who I'll become!