WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training) vs Davidson Institute Gifted Programs
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. Both are enrichments for high school students.
| WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training) | Davidson Institute Gifted Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Enrichment | Enrichment |
| Organization | Art of Problem Solving | Davidson Institute |
| Acceptance Rate | No formal acceptance rate published; program appears to have open enrollment for qualified students | Not publicly disclosed; extremely selective given focus on 'profoundly gifted' students |
| Applicants | Not publicly disclosed; AoPS serves over 1 million problem solvers globally | Not publicly available |
| Deadline | Rolling | Rolling |
| Cost to Apply | $0 | $0 |
| US Only | No / International | No / International |
| Grades | Grades 8-12 | Middle school (6-8) through high school (9-12); some programs for ages 8-13 |
| College Impact | WOOT and olympiad participation are viewed very favorably in college admissions to top-tier universities: MIT Admissions explicitly mentions that mathematically inclined students find AoPS an 'indispe... | Davidson Institute participation is viewed very favorably by college admissions officers. Being recognized as a profoundly gifted student and receiving prestigious scholarships like the Fellows Schola... |