Science Talent Search (STS) vs Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students
Comparing two elite STEM opportunities. Both are competitions for high school students.
| Science Talent Search (STS) | Elite Contest Coaching for Canada's Top Math Students | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 1 — Elite | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Competition | Competition |
| Organization | Society for Science | Spirit of Math |
| Acceptance Rate | Highly competitive; specific percentage not 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 | Thousands of high school students compete through affiliated science fairs nationwide | Not publicly disclosed; competitive nature suggests significant applicant pool |
| Deadline | — | Rolling |
| Cost to Apply | Free | $0 |
| US Only | Yes | No / International |
| Grades | High school seniors only | Grades 3-12 (Separate teams by division: Elementary, Middle School, High School) |
| College Impact | The Regeneron Science Talent Search is among the most prestigious science competitions and significantly impacts college admissions. Finalists are nationally recognized and receive considerable presti... | 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... |