HMMT vs ARML: Which Program Is Right for You?
HMMT is one of the hardest single-day tournaments in the country and skews toward olympiad-level individuals; ARML is the classic regional-team relay experience where a strong school or state team carries you. Serious competitors usually do both.
Below is a side-by-side comparison of Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT) and American Regions Mathematics League (ARML). A blank row is a fact we do not hold — not a zero, and not a no.
| HMMT | ARML | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $80 | Not listed |
| Application deadline | Application deadline has passed | Dates not announced — researched August 22, 2026 |
| Grade eligibility | Grades 1–12 | Grades 1–12 |
| Format | In person | In person |
| Location | Cambridge, MA, United States | United States |
| Program dates | Not listed | Not listed |
| Application destination | hmmt.org | arml.com |
| Organizer | Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament | American Regions Mathematics League |
Harvard-MIT Mathematics Tournament (HMMT)
American Regions Mathematics League (ARML)
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, HMMT or ARML?
HMMT: $80. Confirm each figure on the program's official page before budgeting.
Can I apply to both HMMT and ARML?
The application destinations are evaluated independently. HMMT: hmmt.org. ARML: arml.com. Review each provider's current instructions before assuming either application is open or compatible with the other.
Which is better for college applications, HMMT or ARML?
We do not rank enrichment programs by admissions value. Use the comparison to assess whether each program's documented constraints fit your situation, and check the details that decide it for you on each program's official page.
What grades can apply to HMMT and ARML?
HMMT: Grades 1–12. ARML: Grades 1–12. Eligibility can change between cycles, so confirm it on each program's official page before applying.
Related comparisons
HMMT appears in 2 of 56 comparison pages. ARML appears in 1 of 56 comparison pages.
How we count
Our comparison list has 56 pairs covering 91 catalog programs. Those numbers count this list only. They are not a ranking or the size of the full catalog.
We don't rank programs or name one of them the best.
When we don't list a cost, it is unknown, not free. Check the official page.
Catalog-wide numbers, and what each was counted out of, are on Statistics.