Prepare for the Putnam: Intensive Math Training Without a Tutor

[R.P.F.]

Hey,

I am just wondering whether there is a good way to get you trained for the Putnam? It may not necessarily for the Putnam, but to teach you to tackle fun and difficult math problems and come up with ideas. I want to use the coming summer to do this and I will have tons of free time at that time. So I'd like to make this intensive. Is there a good way to do this? Good books you would recommend? I would do this mostly independently, i.e., without a tutor.
Thanks!

 

[zpconn]

I like Putnam and Beyond.

 

[chiro]

This is just a question, but can you get the past exams?

 

[zpconn]

http://amc.maa.org/a-activities/a7-problems/putnamindex.shtml

 

[R.P.F.]

I like Putnam and Beyond.

Looks like a great book. Thanks!