Do you need to send AMC scores?

Test Preparation
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<p>My school doesn’t treat the AMC test very seriously, so it’s pretty much a… “Hey, you do pretty well in math. Come take the AMC today,” type of thing. Do I have to send in my AMC scores to schools like MIT or CalTech? I have not qualified for AIME, as I’ve never studied for it. I’m a rising junior, so I guess I’ll try to qualify for AIME this year. However, if I do not, do I still need to send my scores?</p>

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<p>Sorry for double posting, but I couldn’t get back in time to edit… Do you guys think it’s worth buying AoPS Volume 1 and self-studying it? Will I have time to study by February? I’m also going for USABO (aiming for camp), so I don’t know if I’d have enough time. I find math to be awesome but Biology to be…awesome…er :)… Advice? Thanks.</p>

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<p>You’re not required to send AMC scores, but it doesn’t hurt to self-report them, as long as you score decently.</p>

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<p>@Newdle, it looks like in your situation, studying to make AIME wouldn’t be a bad idea. AOPS Vol 1 is a great book, and it’ll definitely be all you need to boost your AMC scores. A thing that would help is knowing your past AMC scores, to judge how close you are to making AIME. </p>

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<p>@DigitalKing‌ I just ordered a copy of AOPS Volume 1… Excited :D! I’ve honestly done horrible on my AMC10s. I think it’s also due to the fact that I didn’t know leaving a question blank gives you 1.5 points automatically O_o…</p>

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<p>@Newdle Great purchase! Definitely won’t regret it!
Good luck on the AMCs next year! :D</p>