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USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)

USACO (USA Computing Olympiad) is a computer programming competition for high school students in the United States. This competition evaluates algorithmic and problem-solving skills, and participants solve problems using programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python.
USACO is divided into four levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. In each level, participants solve problems and, by earning high scores, can advance to the next level. Monthly contests are held from December through April, and top-performing students earn the opportunity to qualify for the selection process for the U.S. team in the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).
USACO is highly regarded as a valuable training opportunity, helping students develop logical thinking and algorithmic skills, especially for those interested in pursuing a career in computer science.
​USACO (USA Computing Olympiad)는 미국의 중고등학생들을 대상으로 하는 컴퓨터 프로그래밍 경진 대회입니다. 이 대회는 알고리즘과 문제 해결 능력을 평가하며, 주로 C++, Java, Python 등의 프로그래밍 언어를 사용해 문제를 해결하는 방식으로 진행됩니다. 
USACO는 네 가지 레벨로 나뉩니다: 브론즈 (Bronze), 실버 (Silver), 골드 (Gold), 플래티넘 (Platinum). 각 레벨에서 참가자는 주어진 문제들을 해결하여 높은 점수를 받으면 상위 레벨로 승격할 수 있습니다. 매년 12월부터 4월까지 월별 대회가 열리며, 최고의 성적을 거둔 학생들은 국제 정보 올림피아드(IOI) 미국 대표팀 선발 과정에 참여할 자격을 얻습니다.
USACO는 논리적 사고와 알고리즘 실력을 기르는 데 큰 도움이 되며, 컴퓨터 과학 분야로의 진로를 희망하는 학생들에게 좋은 훈련 기회로 여겨집니다.
USACO.ORG
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​​Donggun was ranked FINALIST in USACO 2020-2021
He has been selected as an
EGOI 2022 summer training camp
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​Davin was promoted to
PLATINUM division
​in ​USACO 2020 US OPEN
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​Catherine was promoted to
PLATINUM division ​in USACO 2022 US OPEN

She has been selected as an
EGOI 2022 summer training camp
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Hyunmyung was promoted to PLATINUM division ​in USACO 2024 December. 


​Mr. Donggun Kwak is ranked FINALIST ​in USACO 2020-2021
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Interview with Mr. Kwak
Q: How much time did you spend preparing for USACO?
A: Sometimes up to 20 hours a week, though only about 2 hours if I was very busy with school.  
Q: Which sites are good for practice?
A: I practiced topic-specific problems on Baekjoon (https://www.acmicpc.net/) and Codeforces (https://codeforces.com/).  
Q: How can someone reach the USACO Platinum level?**  
A: Study and learn all the topics necessary for each tier, then do targeted practice for each topic.  
Q: Where did you find all the topics necessary for each tier?**  
A: All topics are available on usaco.guide. It’s an excellent new site.  
Q: What advice would you give to students preparing for USACO?
A:Don’t give up.
USACO Finalists
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Donggun Kwak(11)
Catherine Cho(11)







Platinum division
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Catherine Cho(11)
Donggun Kwak(11)
Davin Jeong(11)
Hyunmyung Jang(12) 
​Gold division

Gene Lee(11)
Justin Jang(11)
Ryan Han(11)
Joey Kim(11)
Sean T. Lee(11)
Jaden Chung(8)
Catherine Cho(9)
Julian Ha(11)
Jonathan Chong(11)
Donggun Kwak(10)
Davin Jeong(10)
Minyoung Heo(11)


​Silver division

Hyunmyung Jang(8)
Benjamin Seo(10)
Davin Jeong(7)
Joseph Kim(10)
Yunju Song(10) 
Hayley Song(11)
Julia Jung(10)
Nathan Kang(8)
Caden Kang(9)
Joshua Nam(10)
Hemosoo Woo(9)
Sean Kim(8)
Hannah Moon(9)
Samuel Nam(9)
Minjun Kim(9)
Jashin Kim(11)
Alex Kim(10)
Kaiden Park(10)
Baron Kim(10)
Dohee Han(11)
Leo Park(11)

Donggun Kwak(9)
Minyoung Heo(10)
​Ellen Kim(10)
Haesung Ji(10)
​Jason Lee(10)
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