Understand the why
Explore the science behind how we think, feel, and behave. Build a foundation that goes well beyond a textbook.
NOW RECRUITING CURIOUS MINDS2026 — 2027
A little curiosity.
A lot of possibility.
A lot of possibility.
let's grow our minds!SMALL CLUB. BIG IDEAS. GLOBAL POSSIBILITIES.International
International
Psychology Olympiad
THE PSYCHOLOGY OLYMPIAD CLUB
Understand the mind. Discover your potential.
A community of curious thinkers exploring psychology,
making connections, and taking on the world—together.
All experience levels welcome Fully virtual competition
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT USWeekly meetingsEvery WednesdayOur club sponsorMr. RomanA little club spirit$50 · Hoodie includedThere's a place for you here
A SPACE FOR YOUR MIND TO WANDERMore than a competition.
More than a competition.
A connection.
We're a student-led community turning “why?” into “what if?”
Whether you're a future psychologist or just a little curious, you belong here.
Find your kind of curious
Share ideas, ask the big questions, and learn alongside people who are just as interested in the human mind as you are.
Think beyond the classroom
Take your curiosity to an international stage, build real-world skills, and discover where psychology could take you.
A natural companion to AP Psychology & General Psychology—with communication and research skills that carry into AP Seminar, AP Research, and beyond.
THE 2027 OLYMPIAD
Your curiosity. A global stage.
One learning journey. Two ways to think bigger.
Entirely virtual, individually driven, and full of possibility.
1 FIRST, BUILD YOUR FOUNDATION
Learn. Grow. Qualify.
Complete the official IPsyO qualification bundle on LearningFirst, at your own pace. No separate qualifying exam—just genuine learning.
Explore official IPsyO resourcesYOUR QUALIFICATION GOAL
470 / 780 points
Earn 470 points or more to qualify
Your schedule. Your pace. Your potential.2 THEN, PUT YOUR MIND TO WORKIndividual competition · Two complementary modules
INTERPRET. EVALUATE. CONNECT.
Analytical Reasoning
Work within the evidence. Explore research articles, evaluate arguments, and apply psychological frameworks to reach the conclusions the material supports.
Open to students who complete qualification.
COMPETITION DATEJuly 10, 2027
DURATION120 minutes
FORMAT100 objective questions
MAXIMUM SCORE200 points
5 reading materials · 20 questions each · 2 points per question
2027 schedule and format provided by the club. Confirm any updates with the club sponsor and official IPsyO announcements.
GOOD MINDS. GREAT COMPANY.Wednesdays look
Wednesdays look
a little different here.
A mix of learning, laughter, and “wait, that's actually so interesting.” Here's what we get up to.
LEARN TOGETHER
A little practice, a lot of growth
Build confidence with official LearningFirst practice questions and explore core psychology concepts together.
PLAY & COMPETE
Friendly competition. Real prizes.
Put your knowledge to the test in monthly Kahoot and Blooket competitions. Team up, think fast, and win prizes.
PRESENT & INSPIRE
Take the floor. Share your spark.
Lead a short presentation on a concept, experiment, or topic you love. Present solo or with a team—every voice matters.
ASK & ANALYZE
Turn questions into discoveries
Create anonymous surveys, discuss the results, and uncover the patterns behind everyday human behavior.
CREATE & CONNECT
Make psychology everyone's thing
Help tell our story through meeting highlights, informational posts, and optional student interviews and creative reels.
EXPLORE & DISCUSS
Open your mind to what's next
Exchange perspectives, explore psychology and neuroscience careers, and help welcome guest speakers to our community.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE POSSIBILITIES
Meet your mind-mates.
Student-led. Curiosity-fueled. Here to grow together.
Dhriti Thota
President · Founder
Yashmita Chowdhury
Vice President · Founder
Anthony Chen
Vice President · Founder
SecretaryTo be announced
TreasurerTo be announced
HistorianTo be announced
A little guidance goes a long way. Club sponsor: Mr. Roman
FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY FURTHEROne club.
One club.
So many ways to grow.
The Olympiad is only the beginning. Explore optional opportunities to make an impact, create something, or ask a bigger question.
COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEERING
Taking Psychology on the Road
American Psychological AssociationBring psychology to life for younger students. Collaborate on a fun, interactive demonstration that makes a core psychology concept accessible to primary school learners.
Explore this opportunity
Choose one psychology content area, design an age-appropriate interactive demonstration, and share it with your community. Develop collaboration, social skills, public speaking, and critical thinking. Ask the club sponsor about local arrangements and volunteer-hour approval.
CREATIVITY & COMMUNICATION
TOPSS Student Competition
American Psychological AssociationMake a big idea click in under three minutes. Create a short video that explains the annual psychology topic clearly, creatively, and compellingly.
Explore this opportunity
The topic changes each year and has not yet been announced for the club's upcoming cycle. All high school students are eligible to compete. Prepare a video no longer than three minutes, then check the APA's current competition rules and submission dates with the sponsor.
RESEARCH & DISCOVERY
Future Psych Scholars
Psychology research competitionGo deeper with an original research proposal and a recorded presentation. Explore a meaningful question and design the research that could answer it.
Explore this opportunity
Eligibility requires one of the following: the Psychology Academic Readiness Assessment, the Global Open Challenge, or an original psychology research paper. The proposal includes a research question, background and significance, objectives, and data-collection methodology, accompanied by an online video presentation. Confirm current eligibility and deadlines with the sponsor.
A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT BE WONDERINGCurious?
Curious?
That makes two of us.
No experience necessary.
Just bring your questions.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH CURIOSITYThere's a place
There's a place
for your mind here.
You don't need to know it all. You just need to wonder.
Come meet us, find your people, and see what you're capable of.
Ready to join? Say hello to Mr. Roman.
Or talk to Dhriti, Yashmita, or Anthony to get started. They'll share the meeting room, time, and membership details.
Wednesdays $50, hoodie included
big brain energy.even bigger community.