So I just got my AMC 10 score back and qualified for AIME for the first time. I'm genuinely excited but also kind of terrified — I've heard the problems are on a completely different level. I have about six weeks before the exam and I'm trying to figure out where to even start. Right now I'm averaging around a 100 on AMC 10s but I honestly have no idea what score is even realistic to aim for on AIME.
I've been digging around for a solid AIME practice test to get a feel for the format, but there are so many resources out there and I don't know which ones are actually worth my time. Someone in my math club mentioned working through old AoPS problems, but I learn better when I have structured guidance rather than just grinding problems cold. Is there a study guide that actually explains the problem-solving approaches rather than just listing solutions?
Any tips from people who've been through this would be seriously appreciated. Especially curious how many hours per week you were putting in and whether you focused on specific topic areas or just did general problem sets.