I am starting(literal first step (C++)) today towards IOI.I have a year before regional and national selections begin and a year and a half for IOI 2022.Even if I fail I am gonna try IOI 2023 with a break year which will provide with a lot of time.
For IOI 2022, I am gonna try to spend 60-75 hours a week from now(study a little for school the frickin boards).How should I plan my days ahead? I am thinking of spending around a month and a half for exams(prep + exams) and the rest for IOI.Is this a good strategy or will IOI remain a dream?
Good luck!
Good luck to you :)
Leetcode is a good website for practicing best of luck.
he says IOI not interview my friend
There are many videos on YouTube you can watch about starting in CP. For example, Errichto or William Lin. The last one has won the IOI 2020. As for me, firsty you must become
Red on Codeforces or Atcoder.1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAeiXy8-9Y8 - How to start Competitive Programming? For beginners!
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7169jEvb-Y - How To Become Red Coder? (codeforces.com)
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueNT-w7Oluw&list=PLz4C07Cc_cunpeCSSGibS6Nyceuv7-l89&ab_channel=WilliamLin - What is Competitive Programming?
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVKHRtafgPc&list=PLz4C07Cc_cunpeCSSGibS6Nyceuv7-l89&index=2&ab_channel=WilliamLin - Starting Competitive Programming — Steps and Mistakes
Isn't becoming Red Coder right away firstly overkill btw Neilish you can always participate in ACM-ICPC after high school.. So that would not make you take a break year but if IOI is your ultimate wish then Go Ahead
Any advice on how I should plan my days?(managing school ,other staff and this)
60-75 hours per week in my opinion will exhaust most of the people. Be sure to take breaks when necessary.
But with this much time dedicated to studying, you can at least reach candidate master level within 3-4months.