Does Waterloo care about math contests?

We strongly encourage you to participate in the Euclid Mathematics Contest and/or the Canadian Senior Mathematics Contest if you’re applying to a program in the Faculty of Mathematics.

Does Waterloo Look at contests?

Contest participation is not a requirement for admission, but we strongly encourage you to participate, as it is an asset to your application and can help in making Faculty scholarship decisions.

Do math contests matter?

Participating in a mathematics and computing contest helps students develop invaluable skills, like creative problem-solving and big-picture thinking.

What is a good score for Gauss math contest?

The average mark on the Grade 7 Gauss Contest was 96.1 in 2019, while the average mark on the Grade 8 Contest was 86.5. We are quite pleased with these results.

What is a Euclid test?

It consists of 10 questions, each worth 10, for a total of 100. Questions are divided into answers only and full solutions parts. There are no multiple-choice questions. Competitors are reminded that marks for the full solution questions are assigned for form and style of presentation, as well as for answers.

Are math competitions useful?

Competing in math competitions is one of many ways to demonstrate a student’s intellectual capacity and commitment to the field. Through practice and preparation, students will further strengthen their math skills, which will enhance their grades, AP exams, and standardized test scores.

What is a good Cayley score?

Pascal, Cayley and Fermat 2022