Has anyone here participated in ARML? (American Regions Math League)? I’ve participated for the last two years, but I’m not sure if its considered “prestigious” by Americans or US universities (I’m from Canada). Does anyone know if it’s regarded highly, or if its no big deal, or if its only a big deal if I win something?
Thanks 
<p>Selection methods vary tremendously around the country so it’s hard to say what participation means. Some teams are very selective, other teams are open to anyone from a particular area. Some parts of the country don’t even have a team, so someone from one of those places would be unlikely to be on an ARML team no matter how good they were. It isn’t as well defined or as prestigious as say, qualifying for USAMO. But it could certainly be a valuable part of demonstrating an overall pattern of interest in math or active participation in a math team. My son included ARML on his apps, even though he never won it or anything.</p>
<p>ok thanks for the help! :)</p>
<p>How do you sign up for your regional ARML?</p>
<p>How do you sign up for your regional ARML?</p>
<p>ARML is definitely something to put on your application. If you went to nationals in a sport, you would put that, right? Because that’s more or less what ARML is.</p>
<p>cooljoe, check your private messages.</p>
<p>Edit: If you’re looking to join an ARML team, here’s a good place to start.
“How to join an ARML team”: <a href=“http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=40434[/url]”>http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?t=40434</a></p>
<p>Thanks, Sly Si.</p>
<p>Sorry about the double post.</p>
<p>It might help to explain what ARML is in your applications. Not all admissions officers will be familiar with it. My son used the term “All-Star Team” and mentioned the level of competitions and preparation required.</p>