USA Computing Olympiad (USACO) is an annual competitive programming competition for pre-college students in the USA and around the world. USACO offers four competitions (December, January, February, US Open) during the academic year. Participants compete in four increasingly difficult divisions (Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum), each of which is provided with a distinct set of 3 solvable competitive programming problems during each contest. Top-performing participants will be invited to USACO Training Camp, where they receive advanced coaching to compete for positions on the team representing the USA at international competitions like International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI) and European Girls Olympiad in Informatics (EGOI).

Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: USACO problems are challenging and require innovative and efficient algorithmic solutions. By tackling these problems, students develop strong problem-solving abilities that can be valuable in various other disciplines and future careers.

Competitive Experience: USACO offers a competitive environment and engaging in USACO helps students develop resilience, time management, and the ability to perform well under pressure.

Recognition and Prestige: USACO is a well-known competition, both nationally and internationally. Excelling in USACO can enhance a student’s profile for college applications, especially for Computer Science or related majors.

Community and Networking: Participating in USACO allows students to connect with like-minded peers. This sense of community can be motivating and provide opportunities for learning and collaboration.

AC Academy provides USACO coaching classes for students looking to achieve success in USACO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum contests. We believe every student has a different level of coding and problem-solving experience, which steadily improves over time by learning algorithms, doing practice problems, and reflecting on why they’re missing problems. All classes will consist of a combination of lecturing and active problem solving. We will also assign readings and homework to keep students engaged outside the classes.