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Preparation Tips for International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO) | Best Way to Prepare

Update on: 01 Mar 2024, 04:26 PM

SOF ICSO is all set to be conducted on 20th December 2024 and 21st January 2025. SOF Olympiad exams are the most popular and the world’s biggest Olympiads in which every parent wants their ward to appear. The competition is fierce since millions of kids in grades 1 – 12 from about 50000+ schools across 48 countries take part in these Olympiads. This exam is organized to evaluate a student’s abilities, depth of understanding, and capacity for out-of-the-box logic of their formal schooling. It enables students to evaluate their academic performance in relation to their peers in the school, city, region, and, most importantly, globally.

Before getting into the main tips on how to prepare for the SOF Olympiad exams, let us tell you some general tips that you must always keep in mind.

  • Before taking the SOF Olympiad exams, always make sure that you have a thorough understanding of how to prepare for the Olympiad exams. Therefore, follow the tips and tricks mentioned in this blog thoroughly.
  • Understand the difficulty level of these SOF Olympiad exams in all majors and all classes. Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) Olympiads conducts exams for

           National Science Olympiad (SOF NSO),

           International Computer Science Olympiad (SOF ICSO),

           International Mathematics Olympiad (SOF IMO),

           International English Olympiad (SOF IEO),

           International General Knowledge Olympiad (SOF IGKO), and

           International Social Studies Olympiad (SOF ISSO)

  • Do not miss out on knowing and understanding the ICSO Olympiad exam syllabus and exam pattern for whichever exam you’re planning to take. You will know how to prepare better when you these factors.
  • Always choose the right and most trusted brand for relevant books. The preparation for Olympiad exams is not normal nor is it easy. Thus, you need challenging and authentic books. What would be better than MTG’s Olympiad study material as MTG is the official academic partner of the SOF?

How To Prepare for the International Computer Science Olympiad (ICSO)?

  • Prepare With Guidance.

First things first, don’t skip on guidance. Getting tutored is the most important thing when a student is preparing for an exam this tough and has no idea about how to prepare. A mentor who knows everything about the SOF Olympiad exams and how to prepare might just be your saving grace. As MTG has experts and professionals who know all ins and outs of these Olympiad exams as tutors, they provide live Olympiad Online Classes for you to develop analytical thinking and problem-solving skills so that you can excel. Enroll in the MTG’s Olympiad online classes now and see how they examine student’s mistakes and teach.

Prepare with guidance

  • Do Not Waste Time with Distractions.

Distractions could be the worst type of procrastination while preparing for Olympiad exams. Since you’re not just studying for SOF exams but also handling your regular school assignments, it could be hectic. But still you have to remain your calm and shut all the other distractions to focus only on this phase.

    • Remind yourself of your goal whenever you’re about to get distracted.
    • Read curious and interesting facts about the subject to stay interested.
    • Shut off all internet access and interactions before starting studying.
    • Discuss the subject with your friends who are interested like you.
    • Keep all the doubts and queries by marking and ask your parents/teachers later.

Essential Preparation Blogs for SOF Olympiads

  • Pick The Most Elaborative & Recommended Books

You can’t pick just any book while preparing for ICSO Olympiad exam. Check the most authentic and elaborative books for ICSO which can provide preparation and practice, both in one book. MTG – The Official Academic Partner Of SOF, publishes the most amazing and thorough books which enhance your ICSO skills right through the sky. Their Olympiad books are the bestsellers on Amazon and all other platforms for perfect Olympiad preparation. Lakhs of teachers and parents recommend MTG Olympiad study material because we have gained their trust with 100% real, authentic, and updated content. The most recommended Olympiad books are – Olympiad Prep-Guides and Olympiad Workbooks by MTG.

  • Practice, Practice, And More Practice

No amount of practice is enough when it comes to ICSO Olympiad preparation. But what you can do is get maximum amount to gain most clarity and idea about the exam. After understanding everything thoroughly, you should practice in a way which will give you experience to take on the exam. Thus, begin your practice procedure through MTG’s Olympiad Previous Years Papers. This book provides 10 SOF ICSO previous years question papers from the past 5 years (SET A & B) and also provides solutions. Practicing through this book will familiarize students with the ICSO exam and bring confidence while showing them how to attempt the questions.

  • Evaluate Yourself

To identify your areas of strength and weakness while final practice, you should always take a self-assessment test. This will make it easier for you to see where you need to make improvements and how well you are performing in certain areas. Use the most important and famous thing for Olympiad preparation – Olympiad Skills Development System (OSDS) ICSO to assess your performance and take advantage of the given thorough solutions. Use ICSO Online Test Package as well because it will give you a fair idea about the pattern of the exam, the time limit, and the type of questions asked. This will help you acquire the skill of time management and develop your question-solving ability.

You will also like: How To Prepare For International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO)? Preparation Tips & Strategy for IMO

Important Things to Remember for Olympiad Takers and Their Parents

  1. Stay updated with any changes and information on SOF exams as they are going to arrive soon. Make sure you follow the SOF Facebook page for all updates and be one step ahead in the competition.
  2. Don’t follow any website blindly as you can reach many faux information on the internet these days. Trust official websites like SOF. You can also trust MTG as they are the Official Academic Partner of SOF.
  3. Do not waste time and strictly follow your time table as time waits for no one.
  4. Do not practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get it wrong.

ALL THE BEST !!

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