UMTYMP Algebra Entrance Exam: Twin Cities
To join the University of Minnesota Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP) at the Algebra level, students must take our entrance exam while they are in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade.
Exams are held on the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus starting in February. Qualifying students begin UMTYMP in the Fall.
When and where
University of Minnesota
Exams are held in-person in the St. Paul neighborhood of the Twin Cities campus.
Deadline
Registration for each round closes on the preceding Wednesday: February 5, 2025 for Round 1 and April 9, 2024 for Round 2.
Exam sessions can fill up, so please do not to wait to register.
Cost: $70 per exam attempt
Includes both the exam and access to a Canvas preparation site.
Scholarships for students with financial need are available. Please contact us at mathcep@umn.edu if the exam fee is a hardship.
How to register
- Do not register for both rounds at once. If you register for Round 2 before taking Round 1, your registration may be canceled with no refund.
- Register using an account for the parent or guardian. Because of this, the email receipt will have the parent or guardian’s name and not the student's name. We will use the student's name for the exam itself.
- If you are registering more than one student, you must use a different account and email address for each.
After you’ve registered
More information
For details about acceptance rates, admissions criteria, and deferring admission: