Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams vs Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. Both are competitions for high school students.
| Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams | Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Competition | Competition |
| Organization | Lemelson-MIT Program at MIT | Spirit of Math |
| Acceptance Rate | Approximately 8-10% (based on 8 teams selected annually; suggests 80-100+ applications per year, though exact applicant count not publicly available) | Highly selective; approximately 12-16 students accepted per level/division (likely 5-10% acceptance rate given typical competition interest, though exact numbers not published) |
| Applicants | Estimated 80-100+ schools apply annually (extrapolated from 8 selections) | Not publicly disclosed; competitive nature suggests significant applicant pool |
| Deadline | Rolling | Rolling |
| Award | $7,000 | — |
| Cost to Apply | Free | $0 |
| US Only | Yes | No / International |
| Grades | High school students (9-12) | Grades 3-12 (Separate teams by division: Elementary, Middle School, High School) |
| College Impact | 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; ... | 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... |