USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)

What it is

Free online training resources and four online programming contests each year across bronze, silver, gold, and platinum divisions, plus a proctored US Open and a path to the U.S. team for the International Olympiad in Informatics.

Who it’s for

High-school students; U.S. students earn certified scores.

What you’ll likely need

• Create a USACO account
• Compete in online contests

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