2027 January Contest:

AlphaStar Academy is registered as a test center for the 2027 AMC 8 January contest. As per AMC regulations, we will offer it only In-Person (in our Cupertino Campus at 1072 S De Anza Blvd B206 San Jose CA 95129).

You can visit the official AMC 8 website for more information.

Who can take AMC 8:

Students in grades 8 or below and also under the age of 15.5 years on the day of the competition can take the AMC 8 competition.

Students may only take the AMC 8 ONCE each year.

International Students:

Students must be enrolled at a school full-time in the USA or Canada. International students can check the International Registrations link for more information on how to participate.

Special Accommodations:

Students with special accommodations (requesting extra time from AMC) should email us by December 31st with supporting documents.

Important Dates:

Registration: Until December 31st, 2026.

Contest Days: January 21 – 27

Location: Cupertino Campus at 1072 S De Anza Blvd B206 San Jose CA 95129. (Please arrive 10 minutes before the test period)

WE HAVE LIMITED SPACE!

First 50 individuals registering will get a complimentary
AMC 8 Practice Tests book.*

*You will get a confirmation email on how to claim your complimentary book.

Registration Deadline: December 31st, 2026 11:59 pm (PST)

Fee: $25

Contest Dates, Times, and Registration:

For the contest date, you can only register for one exam. Do NOT register for more than one session.

We may share registered student and parent information with AMC and their partners.