1 USACO Bronze
This chapter covers
- Essential facts about USACO Bronze level.
- What you need to know to pass Bronze.
- What you do not need to study to pass Bronze.
- Solving and submitting your first USACO problem.
- Practicing with this book.
A journey of a million miles starts with one step, and you are now taking this first step. Congratulations! This chapter will orient you to the USACO Bronze competition. Very soon, you’ll be solving and submitting your first problem.
The chapter map is described in figure 1.1. We start in section 1.1 by answering frequently asked questions about USACO Bronze and introducing the team that will help us along the way. What do you need to know to pass Bronze? What do you NOT need to know? We will quickly address these very important questions.
In section 1.2, we solve, and submit, a USACO problem. We will get you used to this process, which you will repeat many times throughout the book.
In the last section, 1.3, we’ll consider a few suggestions on how to make the most of your time and effort as you practice with this book.
That’s all you’ll need to know to get started! In the final part of this book, we'll delve into the logistics of the competition and explore advanced levels in more detail. Let’s begin!
Figure 1.1 Chapter 1 map. Answering common questions, submitting a USACO problem, and describing how to effectively use the book.
