The USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) is the most prestigious algorithmic programming competition for high school students. It consists of four divisions: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Everyone starts at Bronze.
Choosing Your Language
While USACO allows Python, Java, and C++, we strongly recommend learning C++ if you are serious about reaching the Gold or Platinum levels. C++ offers superior execution speed and memory management, which is critical for hitting strict time limits in higher divisions.
First Steps
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