What is a good score on Putnam?

In that context, I would have looked favorably on any Putnam score of 10 or above (because that means you probably solved at least one problem or nearly solved 2).

What is the average Putnam score?

In general, the Putnam is an example of a competition with an extremely long tail. The average score is usually between 2 and 8 (1 problem completely corrrect = 10 points), and the top scorers often get 100+ points of 120 – which is ridiculously hard to do.

How hard is Putnam Competition?

The Putnam Competition is widely regarded as one of the most difficult mathematics competitions in the world. This year’s competition was taken by 4,638 students, of whom 1,145 achieved a score of zero out of a possible 120 points, and only 1,274 students scored more than 10 points.

Can you take the Putnam in high school?

Please note, a student may participate in the official Putnam Competition at most four times. Generally, we discourage high school students from exhausting their eligibility. If you are not regularly enrolled as an undergraduate at an institution of higher education, then you are ineligible.

What are Putnam problems?

The Putnam Math Competition consists of two three-hour competition blocks, one held in the morning, and the second held in the afternoon. During each block, students work individually to complete six math problems. The exam isn’t held in one place.

What did Feynman score on the Putnam?

Richard Feynman had an IQ of 125. Likely mismeasured. He won the Putnam mathematics competition with a stunning margin without preparation. He reportedly had the highest scores ever on the math/physics graduate admission exams at Princeton.

Will the Putnam Competition return this year?

A. Yes, the Putnam Competition will return this year to its standard format. We will again have an individual competition and a team competition, with awards, prizes, and honorable mentions.The competition will take place on Saturday, December 4, proctored in-person on campuses across the US and Canada. Q. When does supervisor registration open?

What kind of Math is on the Putnam Competition?

The Putnam Competition covers a range of material in undergraduate mathematics, including elementary concepts from linear algebra, modern algebra, analysis, and number theory. Below are some books available for purchase that may help students prepare for this exam:

Where can I find the 81st Putnam Competition problems and solutions?

The 81st William Lowell Putnam Competition Problems and Solutions are now available to download. Follow the links below to access the PDF files. Problems and solutions starting from the year 2017 can be found on the Putnam Competition Archive page.