AoPS Academy Redmond is proud to announce that will once again be hosting the USABO this year! The USA Biolympiad (USABO) stimulates young scholars’ intellectual curiosity and develops their critical thinking in laboratory skills and biological reasoning to propel them to excellence and leadership in science and technology. Approximately ten thousand students register annually to participate in this prestigious opportunity.
Competition Date at AoPS Redmond
February 4th, 2026 (Wednesday) @ 1 PM
Competition Location
AoPS Academy Redmond Campus
17875 Redmond Way, Suite 110
Redmond, WA 98052
Competition Fee
Free to participate
Important Info
Test is taken online but must be taken in-person.
Tablet/Laptop device required and not provided.
Important Dates
Last Day to Register - 11/8/2025
The USABO Online Open Exam is a 50-minute, 50 question, online nationwide multiple-choice exam available to any high school biology student (Grades 9 to 12) who is registered by a school or one of the select authorized USABO Centers. US Citizenship and green card are not required for the Open Exam, but are required for students to progress to the Semifinal Exam.
The USABO Online Semifinal Exam is a 120-minute online exam containing three parts available only to high school students (Grades 9 to 12) who are US citizens or are legal permanent US residents (green cards):
Part A is primarily multiple choice questions with one answer.
Part B is Multiple True False questions
Part C may be short answer and/or essay focused on the topics of the current International Biology Olympiad's hosts Practical Topics.
USABO is open to all high school biology student (Grades 9 to 12).
You can find more information about the USABO Competition at their Official Website and Calendar.
Select AoPS Academy Redmond - Redmond, WA from the dropdown of School Names.
***No Pre-registration required. Feel free to email us at redmond@artofproblemsolving.com for any questions or concerns.***