diff --git a/content/1_Intro/USACO_Camp.mdx b/content/1_Intro/USACO_Camp.mdx index 87b244c..908ffeb 100644 --- a/content/1_Intro/USACO_Camp.mdx +++ b/content/1_Intro/USACO_Camp.mdx @@ -7,38 +7,40 @@ description: "" - - nice we have conflicting answers - what an amazing distribution Each of the \~26 finalists is either a **Holstein** or a **Guernsey**. - Guernseys - no seniors or past finalists - - mostly lectures by Brian - two contests - Holsteins (1/3 to 1/2 of all finalists) - can include first-time finalists - six contests ~~(fun!!)~~ -Contests 3-5 hrs with 3-4 problems each ~~and are frequently extended for lunch breaks~~ +Contests are 3-5 hrs with 3-4 problems each ~~and are frequently extended for lunch breaks~~ ## Selection -(Mostly) based on: + + + nice we have conflicting answers + what an amazing distribution + + +Factors include (but are not limited to): - results of monthly platinum contests - US Open is given more weight - may take into account if you weren't able to participate in one (or more?) platinum contests assuming that you were participating in a lower division at that time - - grade level (lower is better) + - grade level (lower is generally better) - past camp qualification - sample cases - if you submit all of them ~~then your total score might increase by half a problem across the whole season!~~ - "improvement" - increasing >> decreasing score sequence! -For Guernsey, averaging one problem per contest won't suffice but one problem plus some partial credit (probably?) will. +Campers generally average at least one problem and some partial credit per contest (where "some" varies a lot). ### First-time campers by grade level