Category: usaco

Every year, the USACO contest season runs from December to March/April, including four contests in December, January, February, and March (sometimes in April). We go over all the details about how USACO works at Lesson #1 of USACO Bronze class, Read More …

Mar 13, 2021 Last year we wrote a blog detailing comparisons among Java, C++ and Python when it comes to choose your programming language for USACO. Our comparison and recommendation still hold, and what has changed is that Java is Read More …

The Feb 2021 USACO contest just finished! As contestants anxiously wait for the outcome and the cutoff line, let’s take a look at the 3rd bronze problem Clockwise Fence. In my opinion out of the three bronze problem, this is Read More …

USACO 2020-2021 Contest Dates Dec 18-21: First ContestJan 22-25: Second ContestFeb 26-Mar 1: Third ContestApr 2-5: US OpenTBD (Late May): Training CampJun 20-27: IOI 2021 in Singapore Mark Your Dates and Get Ready!

Today one more Gold 2 lesson is updated, it is not just any lesson — it makes records on multiple levels! The only lesson so far that is entirely dedicated to ONE problem The longest lesson so far : over Read More …

Today we concluded our USACO Bronze class for summer 2020, we had two 4-hr long sessions in the last two weeks and surprisingly it the whole afternoon went by so fast!! Working with our great students also energizes me! *** Read More …

Many people have been inquiring about whether to use Java or C++ for the USACO, and many heard from other sources that Java is allegedly at disadvantage for USACO. Is that true? Let’s bust some myths! Myth#1: Most contestants use Read More …

Our USACO bronze class requires prior programming background and only contains 15 lessons in one semester to prepare you for the challenge!  The onsite in-person group lessons are offered every summer and fall. Here are the pros and cons of Read More …