AMC 8: A Parent's Guide for 2026-27 — Format, Scoring, Dates & How to Prepare
A source-checked guide to the AMC 8 for parents: what the contest actually is (a 25-question, 40-minute MAA competition that never touches a transcript), the scoring rule that quietly costs families points — an unanswered question is worth zero, exactly like a wrong answer — the January 21–27, 2027 competition period, why you cannot register your own child, what it costs, and a realistic 8–12 week prep plan.
TUPDATEDSep 01, 2026·27 min·2924·145
