Competitions and Tournaments

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MAA American Mathematics Competitions

A local AMC test center built around student confidence.

Y2L Academy will host AMC 8, AMC 10, and AMC 12 for the 2026–27 cycle at our Lathrop learning center, in collaboration with S.A.M. Singapore Math.

In personLathrop, CaliforniaAMC 8, 10 & 12 pathways

Find the right pathway

Three competitions. One place to understand the options.

Both grade and age requirements apply on the competition date.

8
January 21–27, 2027 · MAA window

AMC 8

For students in grade 8 or below who are under 15.5 years old.

Y2L local date is tentative; one attempt during the competition window
10
November 5 & 13, 2026

AMC 10

For students in grade 10 or below who are under 17.5 years old.

A and B dates may both be selected
12
November 5 & 13, 2026

AMC 12

For students in grade 12 or below who are under 19.5 years old.

A and B dates may both be selected
Important scheduling rule

AMC 10A and AMC 12A cannot be combined, and AMC 10B and AMC 12B cannot be combined. Eligible students may combine competitions held on different dates, such as AMC 10A and AMC 12B.

Competition schedule

Official AMC 10 and AMC 12 dates, plus our tentative AMC 8 plan.

The November competition dates are confirmed by MAA. Y2L is still finalizing AMC 8 logistics.

AMC 10A & 12A · Official MAA dateNovember 5, 2026

Local start time will be posted after final center review.

AMC 10B & 12B · Official MAA dateNovember 13, 2026

Local start time will be posted after final center review.

Priority Interest is open now

Join the AMC Priority Interest list.

We will notify interested families when registration opens.

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Tell us which AMC pathway your family is considering. No payment is collected, and this step does not reserve a seat or complete official MAA enrollment.

AMC competitions of interest *

Priority Interest does not reserve a seat, require payment, or constitute official MAA registration.

Competition-day essentials

  • All competitions are administered in person; remote proctoring is not permitted.
  • Calculators, phones, smartwatches, and similar electronic devices are not allowed.
  • AMC 8 has 25 questions in 40 minutes. AMC 10 and AMC 12 have 25 questions in 75 minutes.
  • Final local arrival times, materials, and center instructions are sent to confirmed families.