Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students vs Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. Both are competitions for high school students.
| Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students | Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Competition | Competition |
| Organization | Spirit of Math | Lemelson-MIT Program at MIT |
| Acceptance Rate | Highly selective; approximately 12-16 students accepted per level/division (likely 5-10% acceptance rate given typical competition interest, though exact numbers not published) | Approximately 8-10% (based on 8 teams selected annually; suggests 80-100+ applications per year, though exact applicant count not publicly available) |
| Applicants | Not publicly disclosed; competitive nature suggests significant applicant pool | Estimated 80-100+ schools apply annually (extrapolated from 8 selections) |
| Deadline | Rolling | Rolling |
| Award | — | $7,000 |
| Cost to Apply | $0 | Free |
| US Only | No / International | Yes |
| Grades | Grades 3-12 (Separate teams by division: Elementary, Middle School, High School) | High school students (9-12) |
| College Impact | Strong but context-dependent: Math competition honors and honor roll placements are viewed positively by college admissions officers, particularly for STEM programs and competitive universities, as th... | Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams is viewed very favorably in college admissions, particularly for STEM programs. Selection as an InvenTeam demonstrates: (1) exceptional innovation and problem-solving ability; ... |