{"id":65449,"date":"2026-08-14T15:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T14:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/?p=65449"},"modified":"2026-08-17T18:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T17:01:42","slug":"comc-2025-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/14\/comc-2025-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"COMC 2025: Results, Past Papers and What They Mean for 2026 Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Canadian Open Mathematics Competition (COMC) 2025 has been written. Results have been distributed. For students and families now looking at those results \u2014 whether the outcome was stronger than expected, weaker, or somewhere in between \u2014 this guide covers what the COMC 2025 score actually means, how to use the past paper as a preparation tool, and what the most effective path to the 2026 contest looks like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a complete overview of the COMC \u2014 what it is, who should write it, how it is structured, and what a strong result leads to \u2014 see our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/comc-math-contest-guide\/\">COMC math contest guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the COMC 2025 Results Mean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the COMC Score<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COMC is scored out of 84 marks across three parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Part<\/th><th>Questions<\/th><th>Marks per question<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Part A<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>4 marks each<\/td><td>16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Part B<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>6 marks each<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Part C<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>10 marks each (partial credit)<\/td><td>44<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><td><strong>84<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part A and B answers require only a final numerical answer \u2014 no working shown. Part C requires full written solutions with complete reasoning, and partial credit is awarded for meaningful progress toward a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Different Score Ranges Mean<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Score 60\u201384 (top performers):<\/strong> This range typically places a student in contention for an invitation to write the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad (CMO). The exact cut-off varies by year \u2014 contact the Canadian Mathematical Society for the specific COMC 2025 threshold. Students in this range have demonstrated exceptional mathematical ability and should be actively preparing for the CMO pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Score 40\u201359 (strong performers):<\/strong> A solid COMC result. Students in this range are performing well above average and have real potential to improve into the top tier with structured preparation. The gap between 50 and 70 on the COMC is addressable \u2014 it typically reflects specific technique gaps in Part C proof-writing rather than fundamental ability limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Score 20\u201339 (developing):<\/strong> This is a meaningful competition result \u2014 the COMC is a genuinely difficult contest and most student participants score in this range. The most useful question is not &#8220;is this score good?&#8221; but &#8220;which specific parts of the paper caused the most difficulty, and what do those difficulties point to?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Score below 20:<\/strong> The COMC may not yet be the right contest for this student&#8217;s current level. Building stronger foundations through the Cayley, Fermat, and COMC Part A before targeting Part B and C performance is the right development path. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/math-competition-canada\/\">math competitions in Canada guide<\/a> for the full ladder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The CMO Invitation Threshold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top COMC 2025 performers are invited to write the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad \u2014 Canada&#8217;s most prestigious high school mathematics competition. The exact score threshold varies by year and is determined by the Canadian Mathematical Society after results are tabulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child is in the score range that might qualify, contact the CMS directly for confirmation. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/canadian-mathematical-olympiad-guide\/\">Canadian Mathematical Olympiad guide<\/a> for what the CMO involves and how to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkacademy.ca\/free-assessment?source_id=6172&amp;source_type=9&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=pc_blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_49_12-PM-1-1024x409.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_49_12-PM-1-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_49_12-PM-1-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_49_12-PM-1-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_49_12-PM-1-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_49_12-PM-1-1300x520.png 1300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_49_12-PM-1.png 1983w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use the COMC 2025 Past Paper<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COMC 2025 paper and official solutions will be published on the CEMC website at cemc.uwaterloo.ca following the competition. Working through the past paper \u2014 systematically, not just reviewing the answers \u2014 is the highest-leverage preparation activity available before the 2026 contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Score by Part, Not Just Total<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Record separately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Part A score (out of 16)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part B score (out of 24)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part C score (out of 44)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A student with 12\/16 on Part A, 10\/24 on Part B, and 0\/44 on Part C has a very different preparation need from a student with 16\/16, 20\/24, and 8\/44. The total score (22 vs 44) doesn&#8217;t capture this distinction; the part-by-part breakdown does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Categorise Every Non-Full-Credit Question<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each question where you did not score full marks, identify the reason:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Topic gap:<\/strong> The relevant mathematical technique or content area was unfamiliar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Approach gap:<\/strong> You knew the content but could not identify how to apply it to this specific problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Execution gap:<\/strong> You identified the right approach but made an error in carrying it through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Part C proof gap:<\/strong> You had the right idea but could not write it as a complete, rigorous mathematical argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each category has a different fix. Topic gaps require content study. Approach gaps require more varied problem exposure. Execution gaps require careful checking habits. Proof gaps require deliberate proof-writing practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Re-attempt Before Reading Solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For every problem you did not fully solve: attempt it again, fresh, without any hints. Spend at least 20 minutes on each Part B problem and 30\u201345 minutes on each Part C problem before consulting the official solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most uncomfortable step and the most valuable one. The struggle of re-attempting a problem without solution access is what builds the mathematical resilience that improves competition performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Study Solutions for Both Correct and Incorrect Answers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the official solution for every problem \u2014 including ones you answered correctly. Your approach may have been correct but less elegant than the official solution. Understanding the cleanest approach to each problem type builds the mathematical intuition that makes future problems easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Part C solutions in particular: read not just what the solution does but why each step was taken. Ask: how would I have known to try this approach from the problem statement? The answer to that question is more valuable than the solution itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The COMC 2025 Paper: Topic Areas to Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without access to the specific 2025 paper, the following topic areas are consistently tested across COMC past papers and warrant systematic review for any student preparing for COMC 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part A (Accessible \u2014 computational and algebraic)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Algebra:<\/strong> Solving systems, manipulating expressions, working with sequences. <strong>Number theory:<\/strong> Divisibility, remainders, properties of integers \u2014 often accessible versions of deeper results. <strong>Geometry:<\/strong> Area calculations, similar triangles, coordinate geometry. <strong>Counting:<\/strong> Systematic counting, basic combinatorics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part A problems should be solved quickly and accurately. A student who struggles with Part A has foundational gaps that will compound in Parts B and C. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/18\/grade-11-functions-ontario-guide\/\">Grade 11 Functions Ontario guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/math-order-of-operations-guide\/\">math order of operations guide<\/a> for foundational content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part B (Intermediate \u2014 requires mathematical insight)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Number theory:<\/strong> Modular arithmetic, prime properties, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/fermats-little-theorem-guide\/\">Fermat&#8217;s Little Theorem<\/a> applications. <strong>Combinatorics:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/pigeonhole-principle-guide\/\">Pigeonhole principle<\/a>, counting with restrictions, graph theory. <strong>Algebra:<\/strong> Functional equations, polynomial properties, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/rational-root-theorem-guide\/\">rational root theorem<\/a> applications. <strong>Geometry:<\/strong> Circle theorems, angle chasing, area and length relationships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part B requires recognising which technique applies, not just executing a known procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part C (Advanced \u2014 full proofs required)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proof techniques:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/math-induction-proof-guide\/\">Mathematical induction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/16\/math-proof-by-contradiction\/\">proof by contradiction<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/contrapositive-math-guide\/\">contrapositive arguments<\/a>. <strong>Inequalities:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/cauchy-schwarz-inequality-guide\/\">Cauchy-Schwarz<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/jensens-inequality-guide\/\">AM-GM<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/jensens-inequality-guide\/\">Jensen&#8217;s inequality<\/a>. <strong>Number theory:<\/strong> Divisibility proofs, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/fermats-little-theorem-guide\/\">Fermat&#8217;s Little Theorem<\/a>, integer properties. <strong>Combinatorics:<\/strong> Existence proofs, extremal arguments, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/pigeonhole-principle-guide\/\">pigeonhole principle<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Part C proof-writing requires both mathematical content knowledge and the specific skill of constructing and expressing a complete rigorous argument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a COMC 2026 Preparation Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COMC is typically held in late October or early November. That gives students who wrote the COMC 2025 approximately 11\u201312 months before the next contest \u2014 more than enough time to make meaningful improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 1: Review and Diagnosis (Now \u2014 1 month)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complete the COMC 2025 paper analysis described above. Identify your three most significant topic\/technique gaps. Build a targeted list of what to work on \u2014 specific, not vague. &#8220;Improve proof-writing&#8221; is vague; &#8220;practise modular arithmetic divisibility proofs using the template in our induction guide&#8221; is specific.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 2: Systematic Topic Building (Months 2\u20136)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work through the identified gaps systematically. For each topic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the relevant guide and understand the technique<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work through 10\u201315 problems on that topic specifically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practise in competition format (timed, without notes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Part C specifically: write out complete proof arguments for every practice problem, even when you could get the answer more informally. Proof-writing is a specific expressive skill that improves with deliberate practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CEMC past papers for all contests (Cayley, Fermat, COMC) at cemc.uwaterloo.ca<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Art of Problem Solving for topic-specific practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Think Academy&#8217;s competition programme for structured expert-guided preparation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkacademy.ca\/free-assessment?source_id=6172&amp;source_type=9&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=pc_blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_51_20-PM-1-1024x409.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_51_20-PM-1-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_51_20-PM-1-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_51_20-PM-1-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_51_20-PM-1-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_51_20-PM-1-1300x520.png 1300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_51_20-PM-1.png 1983w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 3: Past Paper Practice (Months 7\u201310)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work through COMC past papers from recent years \u2014 5\u20138 years is a good range. For each paper:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sit it under timed conditions (2.5 hours, no aids)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Score by part immediately after<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the full analysis described in the review section above<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Re-attempt unsolved problems before reading solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Phase 4: Consolidation (Final 4\u20136 weeks)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Focus on Part C specifically \u2014 this is where the most improvement is possible and where preparation time pays off most directly. Practise proof-writing under contest conditions. Review all techniques that appeared in past Part C problems. Ensure Part A performance is automatic (these marks should not be lost to carelessness).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The COMC as a Stepping Stone: What Comes Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The COMC sits in the middle of the Canadian competition mathematics pathway. Understanding what it leads to \u2014 and what it requires as a foundation \u2014 is essential for planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What the COMC builds on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cayley Contest (Grade 10) and Fermat Contest (Grade 11) \u2014 the immediate predecessors in the CEMC series<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AMC 10 and AMC 12 \u2014 strong parallel preparation, different format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong MCR3U and MHF4U content (Ontario), Math 30-1 (Alberta) \u2014 curriculum foundations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What the COMC leads to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CMO invitation<\/strong> \u2014 for top performers, the gateway to Canada&#8217;s national olympiad<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Euclid Contest<\/strong> \u2014 taken in parallel (Grade 12); the two contests together provide a comprehensive picture of a student&#8217;s senior competition mathematics level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics<\/strong> \u2014 COMC performance is considered in admissions, particularly for students applying to mathematics, computer science, and combinatorics programmes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Euclid preparation connection, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/18\/euclid-math-contest-preparation-guide-canada\/\">Euclid math contest guide<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/euclid-past-contests-guide\/\">Euclid past contests guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Think Academy Supports COMC Preparation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think Academy Canada works with students preparing for the COMC at every level \u2014 from students targeting a strong Part A and B performance to those working toward Part C solutions and CMO qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our COMC preparation programme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Diagnostic-led:<\/strong> Every student begins with an assessment identifying specific gaps across Part A, B, and C topic areas \u2014 so preparation time is targeted at the problems most likely to improve the score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proof technique development:<\/strong> Part C requires complete, rigorous written proofs. Think Academy builds proof-writing as a specific skill \u2014 including the mathematical induction, contradiction, contrapositive, and inequality techniques that appear most frequently in COMC Part C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Past paper review:<\/strong> Our instructors work through COMC past paper solutions with students, explaining not just what the solution does but how to recognise the right approach from the problem statement \u2014 the skill that cannot be extracted from reading solutions alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The CMO pathway:<\/strong> For students whose COMC performance suggests potential for the CMO, Think Academy&#8217;s programme builds toward the mathematical depth the CMO demands. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/canadian-mathematical-olympiad-guide\/\">Canadian Mathematical Olympiad guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparing for the next competition? See our complete <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2026\/08\/17\/comc-this-year\/\">COMC 2026<\/a> guide for dates, registration details, preparation advice and a comparison with CSMC and AMC 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When are COMC 2025 results released?<\/strong> COMC results are typically distributed to schools within several weeks of the contest date (late October\/early November). Contact your school&#8217;s mathematics department or competition coordinator if you have not received results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where can I find the COMC 2025 past paper and solutions?<\/strong> The COMC 2025 paper and official solutions will be published on the CEMC website at cemc.uwaterloo.ca following the contest. Navigate to Contests \u2192 COMC \u2192 Past Contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What score on COMC 2025 qualifies for the CMO?<\/strong> The CMO invitation threshold varies by year. Top COMC performers are considered, but the exact cut-off is determined by the Canadian Mathematical Society after results are tabulated. Contact the CMS directly for the 2025 threshold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My child scored lower than expected on COMC 2025. What should we do?<\/strong> Work through the past paper analysis described in this guide \u2014 score by part, categorise every error, and identify the specific topic or technique gaps that produced the most lost marks. A lower-than-expected COMC result is almost always addressable with structured preparation targeting those specific gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How different is COMC 2026 likely to be from COMC 2025?<\/strong> The format and scoring are consistent year to year. Topic areas vary, but the core areas (algebra, number theory, combinatorics, geometry) are always represented across the four parts. Preparation built on past papers is directly applicable to the next contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How long before COMC 2026 should preparation start?<\/strong> Starting now \u2014 the day after receiving COMC 2025 results \u2014 is the optimal time. This allows a full 11\u201312 months of preparation, which is enough time for substantial improvement across all three parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>See our related guides: <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/comc-math-contest-guide\/\">COMC math contest guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/canadian-mathematical-olympiad-guide\/\">Canadian Mathematical Olympiad guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2026\/05\/18\/euclid-math-contest-preparation-guide-canada\/\">Euclid math contest guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/euclid-past-contests-guide\/\">Euclid past contests guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/math-induction-proof-guide\/\">math induction proof guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/16\/math-proof-by-contradiction\/\">proof by contradiction guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/contrapositive-math-guide\/\">contrapositive math guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/cauchy-schwarz-inequality-guide\/\">Cauchy-Schwarz inequality guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/pigeonhole-principle-guide\/\">pigeonhole principle guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/fermats-little-theorem-guide\/\">Fermat&#8217;s Little Theorem guide<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/blog\/2026\/06\/23\/math-competition-canada\/\">math competitions in Canada<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinkacademy.ca\/trialclass_en?source_id=6172&amp;source_type=9&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=pc_blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_53_39-PM-1-1024x409.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_53_39-PM-1-1024x409.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_53_39-PM-1-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_53_39-PM-1-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_53_39-PM-1-1536x614.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_53_39-PM-1-1300x520.png 1300w, https:\/\/blog-admin.thethinkacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-14-2026-03_53_39-PM-1.png 1983w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Canadian Open Mathematics Competition (COMC) 2025 has been written. 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