Math Contests Study Group Founder
Create a club dedicated to solving advanced math problems
Why It Matters
Universities like Waterloo absolutely look for applicants who go beyond the curriculum. Building a community of math enthusiasts is a major plus.
How to Start
Find 3-5 students interested in the Euclid or AMC. Meet weekly to tackle past contest papers together.
Commitment
- Medium commitment: a few hours most weeks during the school year.
- Best starting grade: G9
- G9 or G10.
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
Similar extracurriculars
- CEMC Contests (Gauss, Euclid & more) – Waterloo's nationally recognised math contest series
- Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest (CSMC) – Waterloo's top G11-G12 math contest
- Math Kangaroo Canada – International math competition accessible for all levels
- School Math Team – Compete against other schools in mathematics
- Statistics & Data Science Club – Analyse real-world data as a team
- AMC 8 / AMC 10 / AMC 12 – American Mathematics Competition - written across Canada
- Financial Literacy Workshops – Teach crucial financial skills to younger students