High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)

A team contest from COMAP in which high school students model a real-world problem and write a solution paper during a contest window in November. A faculty advisor registers each team, the registration fee is $100 per team and non-refundable, and payment is made by credit card through the COMAP website. A parallel contest, MidMCM, is offered for middle school teams.

Offered by COMAP. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2026-11-04.

Fields: Math

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
The last posted deadline, November 4, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)

When is the High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM) deadline?

The last posted deadline, November 4, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM) free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling (HiMCM)?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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