The Berkeley Math Circle

Apply to the Berkeley Math Circle- Upper (Grades 5-12)

Application Dates to Watch For:

BMC-Upper Fall 2024 Application expected to be released on April 1st.
BMC-Upper Summer 2024

BMC-Upper Summer 2024 Program will not occur. The decision whether to hold BMC-Upper Summer 2025 will be taken in due time.

MTRW Fall 2024 Application expected to be released on April 1st.
BMC-Elementary (Grades 1-4) For more information, please click either on the link for BMC-Elementary directly to the left in the table, or in the BMC Elementary tab on the side tab 

BMC-Upper Fall 2024 Application Opening Soon!

We will post the BMC-Upper Fall 2024 application link here on April 1st.

Acceptances will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, so families are encouraged to apply as early as possible.  Later applications will be reviewed only if space remains. We strongly recommend submitting applications as early as possible.
We will likely start processing applications during the week of April 1, after Spring Break.

After May 8th, late processing fees will apply as follows if there is still space available:

  • $25/student for applications on or after May 9th
  • $50 on or after May 15th
  • $100 on or after June 1st
  • Additional fees of $25-$50 will be incurred if a payment is stopped or bounces back, if a student does not submit a payment within 2 days of acceptance, or for regeneration of lapsed invoices, etc.

MTRW Fall 2024 Application Information

MTRW Fall 2024 Program information

DATES AND REMINDERS FOR FALL 2024:
        In total, there are 15 class meetings, all on Mondays from 5-8 pm. 
        First day of class: August 26th, 2024
        Last day of class: December 9th, 2024
Note that MTRW will NOT be meeting on Labor Day (September 2nd 2024), but we WILL be meeting on all other Mondays in this date range, including Veteran's Day (November 11) and the Monday of Thanksgiving Break (November 25th 2024).

Acceptances will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, so families are encouraged to apply as early as possible. We expect to finish most acceptances within the first week of AprilLater applications will be reviewed only if space remains. We strongly recommend submitting applications as early as possible. 
We will likely start processing applications during the week of April 1, after Spring Break.
General public (families who are currently not in MTRW) will gain access to the portal link within a week of its opening.

After April 15, late processing fees will apply as follows if there is still space available:

  • $25/student for applications on or after April 16
  • $50 on or after April 23
  • $100 on or after April 29
  • Additional fees of $25-$50 will be incurred if a payment is stopped or bounces back, if a student does not submit a payment within 2 days of acceptance, or for regeneration of lapsed invoices, etc.

Projected modes for Fall 2024

We anticipate that MTRW sessions in the Fall 2024 semester will be held IN-PERSON, possibly with occasional online sessions as needed. Depending on local and/or national guidelines, we may re-introduce masking or even online classes as needed.

Families must commit to attending in-person AND any online sessions of MTRW in Fall 2024, regardless of when/whether a change of mode may occur. It is possible, but unlikely, that a move to remote classes would be necessary for some MTRW groups but not for others, in which case siblings may be split between attending on campus and attending online at the same time. 

Once enrolled students have paid their enrollment fees, no refunds will be provided to families, regardless of changed personal circumstances or if sessions move between in-person and online modes.

 

Application link

We will post the MTRW Fall 2024 application link here on April 1st.

Acceptances will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, so families are encouraged to apply as early as possible. We expect to finish most acceptances within the first week of AprilLater applications will be reviewed only if space remains. We strongly recommend submitting applications as early as possible. 
We will likely start processing applications during the week of April 1, after Spring Break.
General public (families who are currently not in MTRW) will gain access to the portal link within a week of its opening.

After April 15, late processing fees will apply as follows if there is still space available:

  • $25/student for applications on or after April 16
  • $50 on or after April 23
  • $100 on or after April 29
  • Additional fees of $25-$50 will be incurred if a payment is stopped or bounces back, if a student does not submit a payment within 2 days of acceptance, or for regeneration of lapsed invoices, etc.

We highly recommend that you USE a computer, NOT A MOBILE DEVICE to submit the form. In our experiences, applications via mobile app have come with many glitches: improper forms, missing fields, duplicate applications etc, all of which will delay your application decision.

 

Application Process

Acceptances will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, so families are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Most acceptances are decided within the first week of April. Later applications will be reviewed only if space remains. We strongly recommend submitting applications as early as possible. The final selection process will be based on a timely and accurately completed application, submitted payment through PayPal, and high academic qualifications. We likely will not have space for all MTRW Fall 2023 students to continue in the program. Priority will be given to those who have shown dedication to and growth in MTRW. We also expect to accept some strong new students.

The enrollment fees for the program will be paid AFTER the student is accepted and will be done so via PayPal. After the student is accepted, families will have 48 hours to submit the enrollment fees or risk their student being put on the waitlist for the program. 

After April 15, late processing fees will apply as follows if there is still space available:

  • $25/student for applications on or after April 16
  • $50 on or after April 23
  • $100 on or after April 29
  • Additional fees of $25-$50 will be incurred if a payment is stopped or bounces back, if a student does not submit a payment within 2 days of acceptance, or for regeneration of lapsed invoices, etc.

Enrollment for MTRW Fall 2024 will be finalized as soon as the groups reach capacity. 

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You must NOT contact BMC/MTRW staff with routine or non-emergency questions at any time: we do NOT reply to such email inquiries as we do NOT have the resources to answer questions from many hundreds of families on email. Instead, wait until the BMC and MTRW restart in August and you can ask us or other families in person.