<p>I was nominated to take this test for my school this year. looking at last years test i really have no idea how to do like the last 10, at this point is it worth preparing and trying to do well? the test is february 24, will my score even matter by then? and also will it help me if i email them letting them know i was nominated?(im worried theyll ask to see my score which will likely be bad) Thank you</p>
<p>Getting the first 15 questions right can get you into the next round. However, dont consider this as sth boosting your chance for MIT because a lot of people applying to MIT get very high scores on the AMC. Unless you are from an underprivileged high school, and you are the only student taking the test(which shows your high initiative), dont bother taking the test with the hope to increase your chance for MIT.</p>