Competition · In person · Cambridge, MA (Harvard/MIT campuses)

Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT)

HMMT is a large-scale, student-run mathematics competition held twice a year on MIT's campus, in November and February, organized by Harvard and MIT undergraduates.

Open to international students
Highly selective

About

Teams of high school students compete in team, individual, and guts rounds covering algebra, geometry, number theory, combinatorics, and calculus. It is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious and difficult high school math tournaments in the United States.

What you can win

Trophies and individual/team awards for top scorers in each round; results published on hmmt.org

Who can apply

International students: Can apply

What it takes

EssayNot needed
Recommendation lettersNot needed
InterviewNot needed
PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format: In person
Where: Cambridge, MA (Harvard/MIT campuses)
How competitive: Highly selective