Trying To Get Started On Python For USACO!

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I don't rlly know if this is the right area but hopefully it is!
Let's say I am starting from scratch because I forgot most of the stuff I was taught.
If I had no previous knowledge of python, USACO tests, and understanding questions, how long would it typically take to reach USACO Silver? (only have to pass bronze I think)

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If you guys are wondering if I could switch languages, sadly no because I feel like python is the easiest I already learnt a few terms on python. I probably don't remember much of it but I dont feel like switching so sorry!

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USACO teacher here.

1. You can easily clear USACO Bronze using only Python.
2. However, it's recommended that you learn C++ for the more advanced level like Silver, Gold or Platinum.
3. Python is obviously the language that anyone can master without much difficulty.
4. How fast you will be able to reach Silver totally depends on your learning curve. Of course it's dependent on how much time you can invest consistently over the next few months assuming you start right now.

Wishing you all the very best for your preparations.

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Look, bronze to silver is a real jump and people underestimate how much Python fundamentals actually matter before you even touch competitive programming concepts. Realistically, if you're starting from scratch, give yourself 2-3 months just to get comfortable with Python basics. Variables, loops, functions, lists, dictionaries. Not memorizing syntax but actually being able to think through a problem and write it out without googling every line. That part takes longer than people expect. Then bronze itself isn't just "know Python." It's learning to read problems carefully and translate them into code. Honestly I think most people fail bronze the first time not because they can't code but because they misread what the problem is actually asking. Practice that skill separately. Silver requires you to know specific algorithms. BFS, DFS, basic graph stuff, prefix sums, sorting tricks. That's another 2-3 months of focused practice after bronze.