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Coding Competitions

Explore top coding competitions for K-12 students to test your skills and compete nationally and internationally.

USA Computing Olympiad (USACO)

One of the most prestigious competitive programming contests in the United States for middle and high school students. Compete at Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum levels. Top performers may represent the USA at the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI).

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American Computer Science League (ACSL)

A national and international coding competition for elementary, middle, and high school students. Focuses on computer science theory and programming challenges across categories like number systems, Boolean algebra, algorithms, and data structures.

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Congressional App Challenge (CAC)

A national coding competition for middle and high school students to encourage STEM education and app development skills. Winners have their apps showcased in the U.S. Capitol and featured on the House of Representatives website.

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CyberPatriot

A national cybersecurity competition for middle and high school students. Teams work to secure virtual computer systems, identifying and fixing vulnerabilities in a timed environment. Great preparation for cybersecurity careers.

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Zero Robotics

A unique programming competition where participants write code to control satellites aboard the International Space Station! Teams program SPHERES robots to complete space-related tasks. Best teams' code is tested live on the ISS.

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FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC)

A robotics competition for students in grades 7-12 where teams design, build, and program robots to compete in challenges. Promotes STEM skills, teamwork, and real-world engineering experience.

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