Student Classes
At NYMC, we want to challenge your mind with mathematics that goes beyond the usual. You will have the chance to solve original problems and create your own, use what you know in new ways, learn from the classics of mathematics, and discover the unknown. You will see mathematics with fresh eyes and appreciate its presence and power. The only thing we ask from you is an open mind and a readiness to work hard.
NYMC is not a place to get tutoring or test prep. Our classes explore mathematics you won’t find in the regular curriculum. We’ll help you develop your logical thinking and problem-solving skills, and along the way, we’ll help you enjoy, understand, and expand your mathematical knowledge.
To subscribe to announcements about student classes, see our contact page.
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We generally recommend that new students start in level Middle School A for those below 9th grade, and High School A for those in 9th grade and above. Check out sample problems listed under every level to decide if you are ready for it. If still in doubt about the right level, please ask, and we'll be happy to offer guidance.
Once you start the program, we expect you to come for the full semester.
Any course for which fewer than 10 students register may have to be cancelled.
Curriculum Classes @NYU
When: | Click on a course to see schedule details.
Sep 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2,9,16; Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, April 5 (Sun.) |
Where: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map). |
Registration fee: | $825. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ). |
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NYU: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map) |
Instructor | Times | Loc. | Room | ||
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MSA | Ms. Wood | 1 pm to 3 pm | NYU | 201 | Register |
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St
(map). Schedule: Sep 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2,9,16; Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, April 5. |
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MSB | Mr. Vu | 10 am to 12 pm | NYU | 201 | Register |
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St
(map). Schedule: Sep 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2,9,16; Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, April 5. |
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HSA | Mr. Weng | 10 am to 12 pm | NYU | 512 | Register |
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St
(map). Schedule: Sep 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2,9,16; Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, April 5. |
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HSB | Ms. Shen | 10 am to 12 pm | NYU | 202 | Register |
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St
(map). Schedule: Sep 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2,9,16; Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, April 5. |
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College Bridge | Dr. Ford | 1 pm to 3 pm | NYU | 512 | Register |
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St
(map). Schedule: Sep 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2,9,16; Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, April 5. |
Registration Options
By default, registration is for the full-year, in-person program. For other options, please register without paying and enter the following codes in the registration note so we can send you a payment link:
Whole Year Zoom ($550): Enter “WYZ”.
Fall In-Person ($450) : Enter “FINP”.
Fall Zoom ($325) : Enter “FZ".
About Zoom Classes
Our Zoom classes are guided by a dedicated teaching assistant. While there’s some interaction with the lead instructor and limited interaction with in-person students, Zoom participants receive the same coursework and assignments for a consistent and enriching learning experience. In-person students have the option of taking Zoom classes when needed.
Program Overview
Materials: Students are asked to bring a notebook (or paper) and a writing utensil to each class for note-taking and problem-solving.
Homework: Weekly assignments are designed to reinforce key concepts without overwhelming students. Middle schoolers typically receive around 30 minutes of homework per week, while high schoolers can expect up to an hour.
Class Eligibility: There are no formal age restrictions for enrollment. The descriptions below are meant as rough guidelines based on a typical math background, not rigid requirements. Students and families are welcome to request a placement test to help choose the appropriate level for the student.
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Middle School classes operate on a one-year cycle. Students may join at any point in the cycle.
MSA
Target: upper elementary and middle school students who are new to mathematical problem-solving.
* Students should have strong arithmetic skills and a desire to explore mathematics beyond the school curriculum.
* Topics and sample questions.
MSB
Target: students who have completed the equivalent of MSA.
* Builds on foundational problem-solving experience.
* Topics and sample questions
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High School classes operate on a two-year cycle starting in the fall of even years (e.g., fall 2024). Students may join at any point in the cycle.
HSA
Target: advanced middle schoolers or early high school students who may be new to problem-solving.
* Students should be comfortable with Algebra 1.
* Topics and sample questions.
HSB
Target: students who have completed the equivalent of HSA.
* Strong understanding of algebra, geometry, and basic number theory is expected.
* Emphasis on proof-writing and mathematical reasoning.
* Topics and sample questions.
College Bridge
Target: advanced students preparing for college-level mathematics.
* Focus on proof-writing and deep structural understanding of mathematics.
* Students may become eligible to join university research programs.
* Possible Topics.
Math Contests
When: | Click on a course to see schedule details.
AMC 8: Sep: 7,14,21,28, Oct: 5,12,19,26, Nov: 2,9 (Sun.) MATHCOUNTS : Nov: 16, 30, Dec: 7,14,21, Jan: 4,11,18,25, 29(Sun. + 1 Thurs 5-7pm.) AMC 10 I: Sep 6,13,20,27, Oct: 4,11,18,25, Nov: 1,8 (Sat.) AMC 10 II: Nov: 15,29, Dec: 6,13 BREAK Feb: 14, 21, 28, Mar: 7,14,21 (Sat.) |
Where: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map). |
Locations: | |
NYU: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map) |
ONLINE: | Online |
Instructor | Times | Loc. | Room | Fee | ||
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AMC 8 Prep | Ian Cheung | 1pm - 3pm (Sun) | ONLINE | $525 | Register | |
Location: Online. Schedule: Sep: 7,14,21,28, Oct: 5,12,19,26, Nov: 2,9. |
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MathCounts Prep | Ian Cheung | 1pm - 3pm (Sun) | ONLINE | $525 | Register | |
Location: Online. Schedule: Nov: 16, 30, Dec: 7,14,21, Jan: 4,11,18,25, 29. |
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AMC 10 Prep 1 | Misha Shklyar | 3pm - 5pm (Sat) | ONLINE | $525 | Register | |
Location: Online. Schedule: Sep 6,13,20,27, Oct: 4,11,18,25, Nov: 1,8. |
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AMC 10 Prep 2 | Misha Shklyar | 3pm - 5pm (Sat) | ONLINE | $525 | Register | |
Location: Online. Schedule: Nov: 15,29, Dec: 6,13 BREAK Feb: 14, 21, 28, Mar: 7,14,21. |
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HS Math Team | Jayson Vu | 1pm - 3pm(Sun) | NYU | 202 | $975 | Register |
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St
(map). Schedule: Sep 21, 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26, Nov 2,9,16; Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 22, Mar 1, 8, 15, April 5. |
About the AMC 8
About the AMC 10
About MathCounts
Mini Camps@NYU
When: | 10 am to 3 pm |
Where: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map). |
Registration fee: | $150. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ). |
Locations: | |
NYU: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map) |
Instructor | Times | Loc. | Room | ||
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1. Mazes (CS) | Ailie Wood | 9/7 | NYU | 312 | Register |
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St
(map). Schedule: 9/7, 10am to 3pm. |
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2. Escape (CS) | Ailie Wood | 9/14 | NYU | 312 | Register |
Location: NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St
(map). Schedule: 9/14, 10am to 3pm. |
Mini Camps consist of mathematics (Math) or Computer Science (CS) topics and run from 10 am to 3 pm, with a supervised break from 12 pm to 1 pm. Lunch is not provided.
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Math Contest Prep
When: | Click on a course to see schedule details |
Where: | The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map). |
Registration fee: | $695. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ). |
Locations: | |
CLINTON: | The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY (map) |
Instructor | Times | Loc. | Room | ||
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AMC 8 | Ian Cheung | August 11 - 15, 2025 | CLINTON | 708 | Register |
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY
(map). |
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AMC 10 | Misha Shklyar | August 11 - 15, 2025 | CLINTON | 711 | Register |
Location: The Clinton School, 10 E15 St, Manhattan, NY
(map). Schedule: Due to unforeseen circumstances at Columbia, venue TBA. |
AMC 8 Prep: The AMC 8 course is designed to help middle school students learn the skills and tricks required to succeed on the AMC 8. The sessions will focus on building a competition-based numerical intuition to solve problems efficiently. Note that AMC 8 for middle schoolers differs from the AMC 10 & 12 offered to high schoolers, so please be mindful during registration.
AMC 10 Prep: In this course, we will cover some of the main topics necessary to do well on the AMC 10. We will work through AMC 10 problems and identify the main topics a competent mathlete should master. These topics include Probability, Counting, Elementary Number Theory, and Geometry, among many others.
Math Contest Prep Hybrid
When: | Click on a course to see schedule details
Dates: August 11-15. |
Where: | Online. |
Registration fee: | $475. (Fee may be reduced based on financial need; see FAQ). |
Locations: | |
ONLINE: | Online |
Instructor | Times | Loc. | Room | ||
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AMC 8 Hybrid | Ian Cheung | August 11 - 15, 2025 | ONLINE | TBA | Register |
Location: Online. Schedule: August 11 - 15, 2025, 10:00am to 3:00pm. |
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AMC 10 Hybrid | Misha Shklyar | August 11 - 15, 2025 | ONLINE | TBA | Register |
Location: Online. Schedule: August 11 - 15, 2025, 10:00am to 3:00pm. |
Our remote classes will be from 10 am to 3 pm, with an unsupervised lunch hour from 12 pm-1 pm.
Bring a notebook and pencil or pen to class. Students can Zoom into a live class and will be guided by a dedicated TA. There will be some instructor interaction, too, but limited interaction with in-person students. Students will receive the same assignments as the in-person students.
Past Courses
We had our first full course for students in Spring 2008. You can see the listing of past courses here.
Registration and Payment Policy
To reserve your spot, full payment is required within 48 hours of registration or placement test approval. If payment is not received within this timeframe, your spot may be offered to another student.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Fall & Spring Semesters (either whole year or single semester)
- Cancel at least four weeks before the first class:
80% refund (20% administrative fee retained) - Cancel before the 2nd class:
50% refund - Cancel after that:
No refunds
- Cancel at least four weeks before the first class:
- Summer Programs
- Cancel at least six weeks before the start of classes:
80% refund (20% administrative fee retained) - Cancel at least two weeks before the start of classes:
50% refund - Cancel after that:
No refunds
- Cancel at least six weeks before the start of classes:
- One-day Minicamps:
- No refunds
If you need to cancel, please let us know as early as possible—this allows us to accommodate students who may be waiting for an opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there other tuition besides the registration fee?
No. The registration fee is our tuition. There is no other cost.
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Do we need to take a test for admission?
- For the High School Summer Program (HSSP), there is a separate entrance exam.
- For full-semester weekend courses, new students or those looking to advance a level must complete a placement test. During registration, you will receive a downloadable placement test to complete at home. Full solutions-—not just answers-—should be emailed to info+exam@nymathcircle.org.
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My child is struggling with math. Will NYMC help?
Our program is designed for students who are already comfortable with standard school material and eager to explore additional topics and challenges. If your child is struggling with foundational math, NYMC may not be the best fit. However, for those who love math and want to deepen their understanding, our courses provide an enriching experience.
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I attended NYMC last year. Will the material be the same this year?
No.
- Middle School courses follow a one-year cycle.
- High School courses operate on a two-year cycle.
Our instructors design a dynamic curriculum that varies each semester, ensuring fresh, engaging material each year. Course details can be found in the descriptions under the registration links.
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Can parents observe the classes?
No, parents are not permitted to observe classes.
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How can I qualify for financial aid?
- To apply for financial aid, you must submit a fee reduction form along with your registration.
- You must provide proof of financial need, such as a recent dated Medicaid or Food Stamp (SNAP) letter.
Please note that free school lunch letters and children's Medicaid health insurance no longer qualify, as they are available regardless of income level.
Even if you do not receive government benefits, you may still be eligible for some financial assistance by submitting a detailed explanation of your financial situation. We are committed to making our program accessible and affordable to all students.
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How can I support NYMC?
- Private contributions play a crucial role in sustaining our program, and we deeply appreciate monetary donations. Donations to NYMC are tax-deductible, and you can make a contribution here.
- We offer limited volunteer opportunities that require specialized skills and a significant commitment. If you're interested, email info@nymathcircle.org with a description of your interests and skills.
- Another great way to support us is by spreading the word! Tell your friends, share our program on social media, or write about us on your blog. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected.
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How do I join NYMC’s math team?
In 2025, we began participating in high school math competitions. Anyone can join our math team class-—even if you are not officially selected for competitions, you will gain valuable experience in mathematical problem-solving and contest strategies. To join the NYMC team at competitions, we have to check if you are allowed to compete against your school's team, if it has one.
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What level should I register for?
You can register for any level that aligns with your current skills. During registration, you will receive a placement test covering all levels. A score of 7/10 qualifies you for a level, but we use this test primarily to ensure accurate placement, and we may adjust your registration accordingly.
Briefly:
- MSA – Middle school introduction to problem-solving
- MSB – Middle school students with prior problem-solving experience
- HSA – High school introduction to problem-solving
- HSB – Advanced high school problem-solving
- College Bridge – The most advanced level
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What are mini-camps?
Mini-camps are one-day intensive sessions focused on a single topic. They are offered throughout the year.