USA Biology Olympiad

Dear Biology Enthusiasts,

If you are passionate about Biology and would love to compete nationally and internationally in a Biology competition, sign up for the USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Open Exam! Join us for USABO Exam prep sessions at our weekly meetings during lunch every Thursday in Room 2109.

eligibility

All interested students in Grades 9 to 12 are eligible to participate in the USABO. Wondering how to participate?

exam specifics

The exam will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 50 minutes. The questions will have one correct response, and there is no penalty for guessing. For more information, visit these links.

About the USABO: https://www.usabo-trc.org/usabo-about-exams

General Information: https://www.usabo-trc.org/src-general-information

How to Study: https://www.usabo-trc.org/src-content-information

deadlines and dates

November 10: USABO Student Registration Closes

December 4: AoPS Registration Opens

January 5: AoPS Registration Closes

February 1: USABO OPEN EXAM at 1 PM in the DVHS Library


British Biology Olympiad

eligibility

All interested students in grades 9 to 12 are eligible to participate in the BBO. To do so, complete the same steps listed under eligibility for the USABO. The club membership fee covers both the USABO and BBO.









OPEN EXAM DATE: February 7 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM in Room 2109

exam specifics

The British Biology Olympiad (BBO) contains two 45-minute papers. The first contains many questions about all aspects of biology. The second contains longer problems. You will be presented with unfamiliar ideas and topics, and will have to use problem-solving skills and intuition. A fully-charged computer, scrap paper, pen or pencil, and a basic calculator are required. For more information, visit these links.


About the BBO and Past Papers: https://ukbiologycompetitions.org/british-biology-olympiad/