Advantage Testing Foundation/Jane Street Math Prize for Girls

Advantage Testing Foundation/Jane Street Math Prize for Girls

Description: "The country's preeminent math competition for young women" - MIT Office of Admissions

Program Launch: Since 2009, the Advantage Testing Foundation has offered the largest math prize for girls in the world.

Sponsorship: In 2022, Jane Street Capital partnered with the Advantage Testing Foundation by endowing the Prize.

Purpose: Rewards talented young women of all backgrounds for their mathematical skills.

Geographic Scope: Accepts nearly 300 talented young mathematicians annually from across the country.

Competition Details

• Participants: Nearly 300 talented young female mathematicians annually
• Test Format: Exceptionally challenging 2.5-hour test
• Assessment Areas: Mathematical analysis, creativity, and problem-solving
• Host Institution: MIT (formally partnered with AT Foundation to host annual competition)
• Location: Held annually at MIT

Background: Following the success of the first two Math Prize for Girls contests at New York University's Courant Institute, MIT formally partnered with the AT Foundation to host the annual competition. The overwhelming interest in supporting this prize reinforces the need for recognition of top female students in mathematics.