We can summarize the difference between basic and advanced courses as follows:
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Basic |
Advanced |
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Objective |
Increasing USACO score to 500 out of 1000 in that level |
Promotion to the next USACO level |
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Problem difficulty |
Easy to medium USACO problems of that level |
Medium to hard USACO problems of that level |
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Prerequisite |
Requires previous level course |
Requires the Basic course of that level |
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USACO level |
Typically for new students or students who score below 400 out of 1000 in USACO contests of that level |
Typically for students who score above 400 out of 1000 in USACO contests of that level |