WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training) vs PROMYS
Comparing two highly competitive STEM opportunities. WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training) is a enrichment while PROMYS is a summer program.
| WOOT (Worldwide Online Olympiad Training) | PROMYS | |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Tier | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive | Tier 2 — Highly Competitive |
| Type | Enrichment | Summer Program |
| Organization | Art of Problem Solving | Boston University |
| Acceptance Rate | No formal acceptance rate published; program appears to have open enrollment for qualified students | Approximately 15-20% (estimated based on ~80 admitted from several hundred applicants; exact figures not publicly disclosed) |
| Applicants | Not publicly disclosed; AoPS serves over 1 million problem solvers globally | Several hundred annually (exact number not publicly available) |
| Deadline | Rolling | — |
| Cost to Apply | $0 | $0 |
| US Only | No / International | No / International |
| Grades | Grades 8-12 | High school students entering grades 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... | 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... |