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Star League

Advanced Math Enrichment

TMSA Star League

An invitation-based program guiding math enthusiasts (grades 4–9) toward deeper problem solving and competition success.

Overview

Our students astonish us every day. Their potential and intelligence are enormous and waiting to be formed and brought out.

At TMSA, we aim to create ample possibilities for our students, and TMSA Star League is just one of them.

TMSA Star League is an advanced program within TMSA, catering to students from 4th to 9th grades at TMSA Apex and TMSA Triangle Cary campuses. Eligible participants engage in advanced exploration of these subjects and also take part in competitions spanning state, national, and international levels.

With the League, we aim to guide TMSA math enthusiasts in discovering and cultivating their unique talents, ultimately leading them toward career paths where they can make meaningful contributions to society and find personal fulfillment.

Eligibility

TMSA Star League is by invitation due to limited capacity. There are two ways to join the League:

Option 1: MAP Growth Spring Math Percentile

At the beginning of a new school year, we invite students according to their percentiles on the prior spring’s MAP Growth Math test. If a student’s percentile is 99 or higher, they receive an invitation.

Tip: Check your student’s spring MAP report for the Math percentile.

Option 2: Competition Results

Students who succeed in select competitions are automatically invited for the upcoming school year (see table below).

Auto-Invite Achievements
CategoryAchievement
AMC 8 Honor Roll
AMC 10/12 A Honor Roll
AMC 10/12 B Honor Roll
MathCounts Selected for Team
MathCON Honorable Mention

No Guaranteed Spot

We welcome eligible students to join the League each year, regardless of their performance in the previous year. An invitation does not guarantee a spot for the entire year—students must demonstrate dedication and hard work to remain in the program.

It’s important to recognize that students who initially could not join the program can successfully join in a future year, while students who initially join may decide it’s not the right fit later on. Both scenarios are perfectly acceptable—this journey is more of a marathon than a sprint.

Those who excel in the League’s assessments will proceed to compete in academic competitions, potentially securing medals and forging new paths for their future endeavors.

Where & When to Meet

Day: SaturdaysWeekly
Location: TMSA Apex Campus