Physics Olympiad US: Register by Dec 19th - Deadline?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the registration process for the US Physics Olympiad, specifically focusing on the deadline for submissions and how late registrations are handled. Participants also touch on related topics such as contest dates and preparation strategies.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Homework-related
  • Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires whether the registration deadline is based on the postmark date or the date the mail arrives.
  • Another participant mentions that for a Canadian physics program, the arrival date is used to determine late submissions.
  • There is a question about whether the contests are held on the same day for all participants.
  • Some participants express curiosity about the existence of a Physics Special Olympiad and discuss the difficulty of university-level physics contests.
  • A participant notes that the contest will not occur until January or February and that schools are expected to provide a testing window.
  • One participant expresses frustration about not receiving answers to their initial question regarding the registration deadline.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have differing views on how the registration deadline is determined, with some suggesting it should be based on the postmark while others advocate for the arrival date. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific rules for the US Physics Olympiad.

Contextual Notes

There are uncertainties regarding the exact policies for registration deadlines and contest scheduling, as well as the lack of clarity on how schools manage the testing process.

Who May Find This Useful

Students preparing for the US Physics Olympiad, educators involved in organizing the contest, and individuals interested in physics competitions.

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hey guys, Ijust sent my regostration for Physics olympiad (US).
Do you know if they count on postmark or the day the mail arrives to consider which one is late? Cause the deadline of payment is Dec 19.
 
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For a Canaidan physics olympiad prepare program its the date it arrives at the mail. what do you mean that you send in the regostration? don't you have to do the contests?
 
please excuse my typo.
I just sent my registration and I am living in the US.
after that, they will perhaps send the test to my school if I am not counted as late
 
coldsunlight said:
please excuse my typo.
I just sent my registration and I am living in the US.
after that, they will perhaps send the test to my school if I am not counted as late

hmm don't they have the contest for everyone on the same day?

They should do it by the date that says on the mail, its more proper.

How are you studying?
 
Hmm... this sounds interesting. Do they perhaps have a Physics Special Olympiad? I might actually stand a chance in that one.
 
WarPhalange said:
Hmm... this sounds interesting. Do they perhaps have a Physics Special Olympiad? I might actually stand a chance in that one.

I thought your going to grad school... There's university physics contests too... how much harder are they?
 
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Bright Wang said:
I thought going to grad school... There's university physics contests too... how much harder are they?

*whoosh*

;)
 
nah, the contest will not occur until Jan/Feb
They don't give out a certain test date but your school is supposed to let students take the test during a period of time from day x to day y

still, nobody answers my question?
 

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