What Class to Choose?

bchen · New Member Offline Joined: 17 Oct 2009 Posts: 1

This is what I sent in an email to classes@artofproblemsolving.com, but decided to post it here for suggestions.

"Hello.

I was considering enrolling in the AMC 12 Problem Series, but I realized that it has already started and that two classes have gone by. I was wondering if the notes for those weeks would be available if I joined late. Also, I was wondering if the class would be offered again later on during the year.

I'm also deciding between the AMC 12 Problem Series and the AIME Problem Series. The last time I took a practice AMC 12, I got a 109.5 and for AIME, I got 5 questions right. Which would you suggest that I take?

Thank you very much"

Also, would it be a good idea to take both, or do the two cover similar things? (Edit: I meant both the AMC 12 and the AIME, was kind of unclear)
Thank you.

Blazer123

You can get the transcripts from the past 2 weeks for the AMC 12.

The two AIME classes discuss different material under the same subject I think.

I took the AMC 10 Problem Series course over the summer.

**Posted:** Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:20 pm

AwesomeToad

I think the AIME classes cover roughly same level problems, topics, but obviously different problems

**Posted:** Tue Oct 27, 2009 3:56 am

limac

If those were the scores you got, it'd definitely be more beneficial to take the AIME problem series. Also, along with that you may also consider going over the Intermediate Series books and/or the classes, they are really helpful for AIME prep and easy-ish olympiad stuff.

**Posted:** Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:41 am

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