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How do you get into USACO?
The contest is entirely online. You can take it from anywhere you’ll have an internet connection and programming software, usually from home. Just sign into the website at www.usaco.org to get started anywhere.
How do you qualify for USACO camp?
Training camp To qualify, one must be a secondary school student in the U.S. and have scored highly on the Internet contests and/or the US Open. At the camp, contests are held in the morning, followed by discussion of solutions. In the afternoon, the students engage in various recreational activities.
Who can participate in USACO?
All are welcome to participate in USACO contests and training, including students and non-students, USA and non-USA residents. Note: Please enter your real name, since this is how you will be identified in our contest results.
What IDE should I use for USACO?
Using an IDE
| Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jetbrains | CLion | Requires a license, but free for students. |
| Geany | Geany | Lightweight, frequently used at IOI. |
| Code::Blocks | Code::Blocks | Windows & Linux. Apparently was unstable at IOI. |
| Apple | XCode | Mac only. |
Is USACO free?
USACO System Contest tasks are presented on the web, and you submit your final solutions through a simple web interface. Participation is free and open to all.
What are some good sites to practice before USACO?
Since you know Java, a helpful site for practice before the USACO training is CodingBat. Another thing that was really helpful to me for learning new algorithms was going through past USACO problems, trying to think of a way to solve them, and then looking at the solutions.
Where can I practice Java before USACO training?
Since you know Java, a helpful site for practice before the USACO training is CodingBat. I think your goal is possible, although making gold this year and the camp next year is probably somewhat more feasible.
How do I take the USACO exam?
You can take it from anywhere you’ll have an internet connection and programming software, usually from home. Just sign into the website at www.usaco.org to get started anywhere. 4. When do I take it? USACO gives their main contests during 4 weekends per year – see the dates at www.usaco.org.
When does USACO give their contest weekends?
USACO gives their main contests during 4 weekends per year – see the dates at www.usaco.org. During these weekends spanning Friday through Monday, students can choose any time to start their personal timer for that contest weekend. The time per student per weekend is usually 4 hours, but sometimes 3 or 5.