if they live no closer than 50 miles from Boston. Students residing within driving distance from Boston should apply to the MIT section of PRIMES. Sophomores may be allowed to apply, if they plan to graduate one year early, and can provide a confirmation letter from school.
It is not required but preferable that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
- USAMO or USAJMO qualifier;
- grade A for a college-level proof-based math course (online courses included);
- participation in a summer math program, such as Canada/USA MathCamp, AwesomeMath, HCSSiM, MathILy, PROMYS, Ross Program, or SUMaC, with a letter of recommendation from a counselor;
- a letter of recommendation from a college professor of mathematics
It is not required but preferable that the applicant meets one of these criteria:
- USAMO or USAJMO qualifier;
- grade A for a college-level proof-based math course (online courses included);
- participation in a summer math program, such as Canada/USA MathCamp, AwesomeMath, HCSSiM, MathILy, PROMYS, Ross Program, or SUMaC, with a letter of recommendation from a counselor;
- a letter of recommendation from a college professor of mathematics