Mandelbrot Competition
by The Mandelbrot Competition
The Mandelbrot Competition is a high school mathematics competition with five rounds held throughout the school year, featuring short-answer questions on non-calculus topics. Annual competition implies Fall 2026 registration opening.
About
The Mandelbrot Competition is a high school mathematics competition structured into five rounds throughout the school year. Each round features seven short-answer questions covering non-calculus topics such as algebra, geometry, exponents, probability, number theory, and classical inequalities. Tests last forty minutes and are graded by a school coordinator who then submits scores online. The competition is offered at both national and regional levels for students who have not yet graduated from high school. While specific registration deadlines for the 2026-2027 academic year are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the competition runs annually, with rounds spaced throughout the school year, implying registration would open for the upcoming cycle in Fall 2026. The competition is open to students at public and private high schools across the United States, as well as homeschool groups.
Who's eligible
Students who have not yet graduated from high school. Open to public, private, and homeschool groups in the United States.
How to enroll
Participation through schools or homeschool groups; scores submitted online by a coordinator.
Ready to apply?
Information current as of Jun 11, 2026.