WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training) vs Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training) is a enrichment while Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams is a competition.
| WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training) | Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Enrichment | Competition |
| Organization | Art of Problem Solving | Lemelson-MIT Program at MIT |
| Acceptance Rate | No formal acceptance rate published; program appears to have open enrollment for qualified students | Approximately 8-10% (based on 8 teams selected annually; suggests 80-100+ applications per year, though exact applicant count not publicly available) |
| Applicants | Not publicly disclosed; AoPS serves over 1 million problem solvers globally | Estimated 80-100+ schools apply annually (extrapolated from 8 selections) |
| Deadline | Rolling | Rolling |
| Award | — | $7,000 |
| Cost to Apply | $0 | Free |
| US Only | No / International | Yes |
| Grades | Grades 8-12 | High school students (9-12) |
| 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... | 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; ... |