Why Enter International Competitions?
Competitions showcase academic excellence and are a key differentiator for top university applications. For G5 and US Top 30 applicants, competition results separate "good" from "exceptional."
🏆 AskAnExaminer Track Record: BPhO 5+ golds for 5 consecutive years (8 last year); UKCHO 5+ golds for 5 years (12 last year); 10+ AMC golds annually. All coached by examiner-level teachers.
Competition Overview
| Competition | Subject | Difficulty | Grade | Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPhO | Physics | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 11-12 | Very High |
| Physics Bowl | Physics | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 10-12 | High |
| PUPC | Physics | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 11-12 | Very High |
| UKCHO | Chemistry | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 11-12 | Very High |
| CCC | Chemistry | ⭐⭐⭐ | 10-11 | Medium-High |
| AMC 10/12 | Math | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 10-12 | High |
| BBO | Biology | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 11-12 | High |
| USABO | Biology | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 11-12 | Very High |
| NEC | Economics | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 10-12 | High |
🔑 Competition Strategy
Start with 1-2 moderate-difficulty competitions (Physics Bowl, CCC, AMC) to build experience, then tackle high-difficulty ones (BPhO, UKCHO, PUPC). Quality over quantity — don't spread yourself too thin.
Our Competition Coaches
- Lao Liu (Physics): 5+ BPhO golds/year, 13 years international teaching, 8 years competition coaching
- ZH (Math): AMC 1-on-1 & small group specialist, 12 years AP/IB math
- Lao Hu (Chemistry): 5+ UKCHO golds/year, 12 golds last year
- Tiantian (Biology): BBO/USABO gold medal coach
- Ivy (Economics): NEC national gold medal coach