Competition

US Physics Olympiad (USAPhO)

American Association of Physics Teachers

What it is

National physics competition that selects the U.S. team for the International Physics Olympiad.

High-school students who take the F=ma exam at a registered school; top scorers are invited to USAPhO.

Grade: Grades 9–12
Cost: Has a fee. School fee plus about $15.50 per student
Format: In person · Taken at your school (proctored)
Commitment: One-off · F=ma exam in late Jan or early Feb, USAPhO in spring; top students join the U.S. Physics Team camp
Deadline: Schools register for F=ma by late January

Apply on the official site ↗

Saving and tracking need a free account.

Verified

An Open Ajar reviewer checked the official page recently. Always confirm details on the official page before applying.