The Fundamental courses within each level (e.g., MC20F, MC25F, etc.) are split into two parts (Part 1 - algebra and counting; Part 2 - geometry and number theory) and cover the necessary topics for each level.
Booster courses emphasize test-taking strategy and include practice tests, exam strategy sessions, and solution sessions. As a general rule of thumb, we recommend students who are new to math competitions to start with the Fundamental courses.
In our course catalog and schedule, Fundamental courses are suffixed with an “F” (e.g., MC25F-1 refers to MC25 Fundamentals, part 1), and Booster courses are suffixed with a “B”.
To see the differences and similarities between fundamental and booster courses, please check the following table.
| Fundamental Courses(*) | Booster Courses | |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | All topics | Selected topics |
| Focus | Mastery of the Topics | Exam Strategies |
| Assignments | Yes | No |
| Exams | 3 In-class Exams | 3 Practice Tests (AMC 8) 3 Practice Tests (AMC 10 Booster) 2 Practice Tests (AIME) |
(*) Live versions of these courses are offered at different paces:
- Fall+Spring: Weekly sessions for 32 weeks (16 weeks in each semester)
- Summer: Daily sessions on weekdays over 3 weeks