MATHCOUNTS National Countdown Round Finalist
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What Is MATHCOUNTS National Countdown Round Finalist?
A MATHCOUNTS National Countdown finalist earns that position through competition rather than a separate application. Eligible full-time students in grades 6–8 enter through their school or a permitted non-school route, then advance through chapter and state competitions. The 2027 National Competition is May 9–10 in Washington, D.C.; each state’s top four receive an all-expenses-paid trip. Regular registration closes December 15, 2026, with route-specific timing and fees. The official pages do not establish the exact number admitted to the national Countdown bracket.
MATHCOUNTS National Countdown Round Finalist Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Grades 6–8 |
| Application deadline | Competition Series regular registration: December 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific online/email, or postmarked that date; national finalist status is earned |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
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