Question 1

Is Yalex free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, 100% free in beta; no card, just math.

Question 2

How is this different from Khan Academy or YouTube?

Accepted Answer

Those are content libraries for school preparation. We're here to drill you so you excel beyond that: in contests.

Question 3

What do levels 101–600 mean?

Accepted Answer

Our ladder to show your improvement. From 101, 201, and 301 to 401, 501, and 600, Yalex guides you to your peak.

Question 4

What's a CAT test?

Accepted Answer

A short assessment covering that module's category. Pass it and the next module is unlocked.

Question 5

Do I need an account to try it?

Accepted Answer

No! The placement and warm-up are all anonymous. Try our engine and sign up to save your progress.

Question 6

I'm preparing for school, is Yalex good?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but be prepared to struggle. We're here to help you reach your potential in hard, multi-step contest problems. For school, much of what we teach is unnecessary. We help you excel, not build mediocrity.

Question 7

Which contests does Yalex cover?

Accepted Answer

Pascal, Cayley, Fermat, and Euclid along with the COMC: the only way to qualify for the Canadian Mathematical Olympiad.

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