Advanced USABO Winter Training Camp 2024 starts this weekend

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Biology Olympiads Study group

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Sep 18, 2024, 1:42:29 PM9/18/24

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Dear Students and Parents,

We are excited to invite you to join our Advanced USABO Winter Training Camp in preparation for the 2025 USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) Open and Semifinal exams. This program is designed for highly motivated students who are eager to excel in the competition and take their biology knowledge to the next level.

About the Camp:

Duration: 18 weeks
Schedule: 3 hours on Saturdays and 3 hours on Sundays (6 hours per week)
Class Time: 12 pm - 3 pm EST
Course Start Date: September 21, 2024

Throughout the camp, students will:

Attend live Zoom classes for biology olympiad preparation.
Have access to class recordings and study materials.
Participate in a 24/7 Skype group where they can communicate with tutors and get support.
Receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion.

What Will You Learn?

Over the course of 18 weeks, the camp will cover advanced topics crucial for the USABO exams:

Human Physiology and Anatomy: 30%
Cell Biology & Biochemistry: 30%
Genetics: 15%
Plant Anatomy and Physiology: 15%
Ecology & Ethology: 10%

The course will use the following advanced textbooks:

Molecular Biology of the Cell by Alberts
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry
Biochemistry by Harvey
Genetics: Analysis and Principles by Brooker
Biology of Plants by Raven
Integrated Principles of Zoology by Hickman
Vander’s Human Physiology by Widmaier
Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood

Qualifying Exam:

To join the camp, all students must take a qualifying exam based on Campbell Biology. The exam consists of 130 questions to be completed in 2 hours. This assessment will ensure that students have a solid understanding of the fundamental biology concepts needed for the advanced topics we will cover in the camp. You must score at least 85% to be eligible for the Advanced USABO camp.

How to Join:

To learn more about our camps and register, visit https://forms.gle/jrrogxkW4e7bPWUP9 or Biolympiads Training Camps. For any questions or assistance, feel free to contact us at ca...@biolympiads.com.

We look forward to seeing you in the camp and helping you achieve your goals in the USABO!