Stanford Math Tournament (SMT) 2026 vs Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. Both are competitions for high school students.
| Stanford Math Tournament (SMT) 2026 | Aramco STEM Racing World Finals 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Competition | Competition |
| Organization | Stanford University | STEM Racing |
| Acceptance Rate | Approximately 10-13% based on ~800 participants selected from ~6,000-8,000 estimated applicants (extrapolated from tournament size and typical math competition application rates). School teams have higher acceptance rates than individuals. | — |
| Applicants | Estimated 6,000-8,000 students apply nationally (exact figures not published) | — |
| Deadline | Rolling | Rolling |
| Cost to Apply | $0 | $0 |
| US Only | Yes | No / International |
| Grades | High school students only (grades 9-12) | — |
| College Impact | Math competitions like SMT carry MODERATE TO STRONG college admissions weight, particularly for STEM-focused students. Impact includes: (1) DEMONSTRATES MATHEMATICAL PASSION: Shows genuine interest be... | — |