FAQ

Q: What is the relation between PACT Asia and PACT?

A: PACT Asia spun off from PACT with more convenient hours and optimized syllabus for Asian students. It’s taught by the same instructor and cover expanded materials (PACT main group + additional units on algorithm).

Q: How many students does PACT Asia admit annually, and what is the acceptance rate?

A: We anticipate admitting around 20 students for PACT Asia 2026. We do not admit students based on a fixed rate. This year, the program will be held fully online.

Q: Who are eligible for applying for PACT Asia?

A: Generally, PACT Asia targets applicants from grades 9–11. However, we have had outstanding 8th-grade students in the past, so apply if you are in doubt!

Q: How long has PACT Asia been running?

A: We started in 2020 under the name PACT China and renamed to PACT Asia in 2023. This year marks the seventh year of the program.

Q: Which schools have past PACT Asia students come from?

A: Past students have come from international schools in cities including but not limited to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Chongqing, Wuhan, Wuxi, Chengdu, and Hong Kong in China. Additionally, there have been Asian students from US, Canada, UK, New Zealand, and other regions.

Q: Which universities have past PACT Asia students been admitted to?

A: From PACT Asia 2020 to PACT Asia 2025, our students have been admitted to universities such as Princeton University, Caltech, UC Berkeley, UChicago, Brown, JHU, NYU, Rice, Oxford, Carleton College, UNC, etc., to further pursue their studies in computer science and mathematics. As for PACT, students have been admitted to universities like Princeton, MIT, Caltech, UChicago, UPenn, and Dartmouth, majoring in a wide variety of STEM fields, etc.

Q: Are there language requirements for PACT Asia?

A: English proficiency test is not required, but we will offer a mandatory interview in English. We expect students to be able to understand and communicate in English comfortably, as all lectures, recitations and discussion sessions will be in English.

Q: What’s next after PACT Asia?

A: For students who wish to learn more in the fields of computer science or mathematics, Professor Gandhi offers follow-up courses for students who have completed PACT Asia, including PACT Year Round (August to April) and PACT Advance Group (participants including many freshman students from universities such as Princeton, UPenn, MIT, and students from around the world).”

More questions, please email us at pact.asia.official@gmail.com !