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C711 - C714 USACO Contest Sprint

30 hours of in-person learning + 12 hours of Q&A and contest mock simulation

Date & Time

  • September - June

  • 2 hours per lesson, additional lessons are on demand

 

Location:

  • Burlington Classroom

  • Newton Classroom

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Prerequisite:

  • C701, or Strong Programming Experience

Course Description:

The USACO is a competitive programming contest designed for pre-college students who are new or experienced to algorithmic problem-solving. In this course, you’ll learn fundamental concepts, advanced programming skills, algorithms, and tackle a variety of interesting problems. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to solidify your understanding, USACO is a great starting point.

Key Topics Covered

  • Basic Algorithms: Dive into essential algorithms such as sorting, searching, and basic data structures (arrays, lists, etc.).

  • Greedy Algorithms: Learn how to make optimal choices at each step to maximize overall gain.

  • Simulation Problems: Practice modeling real-world scenarios using code.

  • Graph Theory: Explore graph algorithms like breadth-first search (BFS) and depth-first search (DFS).

  • Dynamic Programming: Understand the concept of memoization and solve problems efficiently.

  • Mathematics: Brush up on number theory, modular arithmetic, and combinatorics.


Course Structure:

  • Lectures: Engage in interactive lectures covering theory, examples, and problem-solving techniques.

  • Practice Sessions: Work on a wide range of problems to reinforce your understanding.

  • Contests: Participate in mock contests to simulate the actual USACO experience.


Goals:
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Solve the USACO problems confidently.

  • Understand common algorithms and their applications.

  • Approach new problems systematically.

Please note that our total sessions include the holidays listed below. No classes will be held on these holidays.

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Holiday Schedule:

  • Thanksgiving: Week 48

  • Christmas: Week 52

  • New Year's Day: Week 1

  • Chinese New Year: Week 5

Massachusetts Public School February and April Breaks:

  • February Break: Week 8

  • April Break: Week 17

Enroll a Class

  • C711 - USACO Contest - Bronze (Enroll below)

  • C712 - USACO Contest - Sliver (Contact us for detailed timing arrangement)

  • C713 - USACO Contest - Gold (Contact us for detailed timing arrangement)

  • C714 - USACO Contest - Platinum (Contact us for detailed timing arrangement)

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