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Where can I get programming practice questions?
Our problem of the month archives some of the typical competition questions at the high school level.
Sample Problems:
http://www.usd.edu/csci/acm/contest/progcon01/problems.shtml
http://www.cemc.uwaterloo.ca/ccc/past/previous_contests.shtml
Also, take a look at our other high school programming contests page for more problems from previous contests held at other high schools.
What resources are available online for programmers at various levels?
Visit the tutorials link under Student Resources.
If you know of a North American high school programming contest not in our calendar, let us know by emailing casinfo@ca.ibm.com
How do I contact other programmers online?
Visit our forum to chat with other students who have the same interest as you.
Also, remember that in order to post a topic or thread you must register with the forum.
What are the general rules and regulations for these contests?
The rules and regulations tend to be quite similar from contest to contest. Check out our rules/regulations section of the site for more information.
How can I get my teacher to host a programming contest?
Tell your teacher to come visit our website and visit the teachers area to get more information on how they can easily start hosting their own programming contest.
What can participating in programming contests do for me?
By participating in programming contests, not only are you applying your skills towards real world questions but you are also getting the thrill of competing against other students. Take a look at our successes page to find out what programming contests have done for students like you.
I'm interested in Engineering. Are there any related resources for me?
TryEngineering has an extensive list of resources for students, teachers and parents seeking more information on a career in engineering and engineering in general.
Where can I learn more about the various degrees obtainable in computing?
The ACM Computing Careers Website offers a wide range of resources on getting you up to speed what computing is and and what you could expect to learn by choosing a degree in the field.
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