{"id":13,"date":"2026-10-13T09:45:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T01:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2026-10-19T16:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T08:19:03","slug":"registration","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"USAEBO Registration Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wrap\"><main class=\"home-main topic-main\" data-topic=\"registration\" id=\"main\"><nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/\">Home<\/a><span>\/<\/span><span aria-current=\"page\">Registration guide<\/span><\/nav><header class=\"topic-head\"><h1>Registration guide<\/h1><p>Check eligibility, prepare your details, complete registration and payment, then confirm your registration status.<\/p><\/header><nav aria-label=\"Jump to section\" class=\"page-anchors\"><a href=\"#deadline-and-records\">Essentials<\/a><a href=\"#eligibility\">Eligibility<\/a><a href=\"#registration-detail-check\">Details checklist<\/a><a href=\"#registration\">Registration &amp; payment<\/a><a href=\"#payment-follow-through\">Confirmation<\/a><a href=\"#registration-questions\">Questions<\/a><\/nav><section class=\"topic-section reg-section\" id=\"deadline-and-records\"><div class=\"section-head usaebo-section-inner\"><h2>2027 registration essentials<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"reg-essentials\"><article><p class=\"kicker\">Round 1 deadline \u00b7 US Eastern Standard Time<\/p><p class=\"reg-key-date\">February 27 <span>11:59 p.m.<\/span><\/p><p>Beijing: February 28, 2027 at 12:59 (UTC+8)<\/p><\/article><article><p class=\"kicker\">Round 1 registration fee<\/p><p class=\"reg-key-date\">50 <span>USD<\/span><\/p><p>Competition entry for Round 1 only; preparation and tutoring services are separate.<\/p><\/article><\/div><p class=\"reg-scope\">This site provides registration information and consultation. Complete formal registration, electronic declarations and payment in the competition registration system. A QR consultation does not complete registration.<\/p><a class=\"topic-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/schedule\/\">View both exam dates and the full schedule<\/a><\/section><section class=\"topic-section reg-section\" id=\"eligibility\"><div class=\"section-head usaebo-section-inner\"><h2>Check eligibility first<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"reg-reading-group\"><article><h3>Competition entry<\/h3><p>USAEBO accepts participants of any nationality, aged 20 or younger on the first day of the international competition in that competition year. Round 1 has open registration and individual responses; qualifiers advance to Round 2.<\/p><\/article><article><h3>Team USA has additional requirements<\/h3><p>Team selection also requires US citizenship, permanent residency, or full-time attendance at a US middle or high school. Eligibility to enter USAEBO does not automatically establish eligibility for Team USA. Select your actual status on the form.<\/p><\/article><\/div><a class=\"topic-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/about\/\">Explore advancement, awards and the international pathway<\/a><\/section><section class=\"topic-section reg-section\" id=\"registration-detail-check\"><div class=\"section-head usaebo-section-inner\"><h2>Registration details checklist<\/h2><\/div><p class=\"reg-intro\">Prepare these details before completing the registration form. These are mainly form entries and electronic declarations; the list does not imply that each item requires a file upload.<\/p><div class=\"reg-materials\"><article><h3>Personal details<\/h3><dl><div><dt>Name and date of birth<\/dt><dd>Use the student\u2019s legal name; check the date of birth and consistent spelling across records.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Telephone and status<\/dt><dd>Provide a working telephone number and select your actual US status or school attendance option; do not select a category that does not apply.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/article><article><h3>School and both email addresses<\/h3><dl><div><dt>School details<\/dt><dd>Prepare the school name, full address and country; check the spelling.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Personal non-school email + school email<\/dt><dd>Use a personal, non-school email for your portal identity and a school email to verify school affiliation. Check both addresses and confirm you can access them and receive messages.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/article><article><h3>Declarations and signatures<\/h3><dl><div><dt>Student and parent or guardian<\/dt><dd>The participant and one parent or guardian must read the requirements and each provide an electronic signature.<\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Accuracy and payment terms<\/dt><dd>Verify the details before submission and read the accuracy, non-refundable fee and duplicate-payment terms.<\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/article><\/div><\/section><section class=\"topic-section reg-section\" id=\"registration\"><div class=\"section-head usaebo-section-inner\"><h2>Registration and payment<\/h2><\/div><ol class=\"reg-process\"><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"reg-step-number\">1<\/span><div><h3>Open the competition registration system<\/h3><p>Check that you have selected the 2027 Round 1 registration form and follow the system\u2019s account instructions using a personal, non-school email. Consultation buttons on this site open a QR code for enquiries; they do not submit a competition entry.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"reg-step-number\">2<\/span><div><h3>Enter and review your details<\/h3><p>Enter the personal, school, email and status details prepared above. Recheck your name, date of birth and email addresses before submitting, so spelling errors do not disrupt later notices.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"reg-step-number\">3<\/span><div><h3>Read the terms and complete declarations<\/h3><p>The student and one parent or guardian should each complete the required electronic signature and acknowledge the accuracy and payment terms.<\/p><\/div><\/li><li><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"reg-step-number\">4<\/span><div><h3>Complete payment and retain records<\/h3><p>Follow the competition system\u2019s instructions to pay the Round 1 fee and retain the transaction record. Fees are non-refundable, including duplicate payments. If charged without confirmation, check the status before paying again.<\/p><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/section><section class=\"topic-section reg-section\" id=\"payment-follow-through\"><div class=\"section-head usaebo-section-inner\"><h2>After payment, check registration status<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"reg-confirm-panel\"><p class=\"reg-intro\">Check the payment record, registration-system status and confirmation email together. A charge notification alone is not enough to determine whether registration is complete.<\/p><div class=\"reg-reading-group\"><article><h3>Check the system<\/h3><p>Return to the registration system and check the status and any outstanding items. Follow its instructions if details or declarations still need attention.<\/p><\/article><article><h3>Check confirmation email<\/h3><p>Check the email used for registration, including its spam folder. Retain competition confirmations and later notices; if no email is found, compare with the system status.<\/p><\/article><article><h3>Keep records and follow notices<\/h3><p>Retain a copy of checked details, confirmation emails and payment records. Follow exam and technical-proctoring notices. Round 1 payment does not establish Round 2 qualification or its fee arrangements.<\/p><\/article><\/div><p class=\"reg-scope\">Charged but status unclear? Gather the payment time, transaction record and system message, then check with competition registration support. Avoid sharing full payment details publicly.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section class=\"topic-section reg-section\" id=\"registration-questions\"><div class=\"section-head usaebo-section-inner\"><h2>Registration questions<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"faq-list\"><details><summary>Can I enter without US status?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Competition entry and Team USA selection have different eligibility conditions. USAEBO accepts all nationalities. Answer the status question accurately and use the form\u2019s \u201cnone of the above\u201d option when none applies.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>What if I cannot access my school email?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>Check access and mail delivery with your school, then ask competition registration support which procedure applies. Do not use another person\u2019s email or assume a personal email can replace the school email.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>What if I notice an error after submitting?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>First check whether the registration system offers an editing option. If it does not, gather the correction details and contact competition registration support. Do not make another payment just to correct information.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Does registration include automatic entry to Round 2?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>No. Round 1 has open registration; Round 2 is for Round 1 qualifiers. Watch for qualification notices and follow the current season\u2019s instructions.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details><summary>What can a QR consultation help with?<\/summary><div class=\"faq-answer\"><p>A consultation can help organize details, explain the process and plan preparation. Registration status, corrections and payment confirmation must be checked through the competition system and its registration support.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/div><div class=\"reg-help\"><p>Still unsure about details or the process? Ask a specific question.<\/p><button class=\"btn\" data-consult-topic=\"registration\" data-consult-trigger=\"\" type=\"button\">Ask a registration question<\/button><\/div><\/section><aside class=\"topic-related\"><h2>Continue exploring<\/h2><div><a href=\"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/schedule\/\">View the schedule<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/faq\/\">More registration questions<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/tutoring\/\">Preparation support<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/aside><\/main><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check eligibility, prepare your details, complete registration and payment, then confirm your registration status.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_hl_baseline_seo_title":"Registration guide - USAEBO","_hl_baseline_seo_description":"Check eligibility, prepare your details, complete registration and payment, then confirm your registration status.","_hl_baseline_seo_keywords":"","_hl_baseline_seo_og_image":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-13","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":139,"href":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/13\/revisions\/139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/en.usaebo.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}