Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC)
Waterloo's top G11-G12 math contest
Why It Matters
A strong CSMC result is a respected signal of mathematical ability. Waterloo says writing the CSMC or Euclid is required for some Faculty of Mathematics scholarships.
How to Start
Register through your school in the fall. The contest is usually written in November. Practice with past papers at the CEMC website. Prepare in G10 by working through AMC 10/12 problems.
Commitment
- High commitment: several hours a week, often with evenings, weekends or travel.
- Best starting grade: G11
- Aim for G11 - but begin preparing in G10 using AMC and past CEMC papers.
Programs It Supports
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Actuarial Science
Majors it supports
- Mathematics – high 80s to low 90s; CEMC contest scores are relevant at Waterloo
- Computer Science – high 80s to high 90s depending on school
- Actuarial Science – high 80s to low 90s; strong CEMC contest performance helps at Waterloo
Universities where it fits
Our profiles for these schools suggest Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC) as a good fit for their applicants.
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- University of Waterloo – Waterloo, ON
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