U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO) - Local Chemistry Olympiad Exams
The first tier of the USNCO multi-tiered chemistry competition for high school students. Held each March, students register with ACS and are notified by their ACS Local Section Coordinator. Coordinators choose nominees for the National Exam based on results of the local competition.
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- Location
- Varies by local section
- Duration
- Not confirmed — check the official program page.
- Deadline
- March
- Grades
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- Format
- in-person
- Cost
- Free
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