PROMYS vs Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. PROMYS is a summer program while Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students is a competition.
| PROMYS | Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Summer Program | Competition |
| Organization | Boston University | Spirit of Math |
| Acceptance Rate | Approximately 15-20% (estimated based on ~80 admitted from several hundred applicants; exact figures not publicly disclosed) | 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 | Several hundred annually (exact number not publicly available) | Not publicly disclosed; competitive nature suggests significant applicant pool |
| Deadline | — | Rolling |
| Cost to Apply | $0 | $0 |
| US Only | No / International | No / International |
| Grades | High school students entering grades 9-12 | Grades 3-12 (Separate teams by division: Elementary, Middle School, High School) |
| College Impact | PROMYS attendance is viewed very favorably by college admissions officers, particularly at selective institutions. It demonstrates: genuine passion for mathematics, intellectual rigor, ability to succ... | 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... |