Y by Adventure10, Mango247
I'm happy to have (probably) qualified for USAMO, but I haven't been preparing at all for USAMO. I know I can't do too well, but I'd like to do ok, and in particular I may be able to get into freshman MOSP.
Yes, I do know what a proof is, and I indeed have proof-writing experience from USAMTS, but haven't yet tackled problems at the USAMO level.
So, what should my strategy be? How much time should I spend trying to solve problems vs. reading solutions, or even learning new theorems/tools? Which subjects should I focus on the most?
Regarding geometry, what are some important theorems I should know?
Regarding inequalities, should I try to learn anything about them? If so, could someone list the major theorems/inequalities/ideas/tools I should learn? (I've seen AM-GM, WLOG, and Cauchy mentioned, but I forget what else).
And are there any other theorems etc I should know? (ie in other topics)
Yes, I do know what a proof is, and I indeed have proof-writing experience from USAMTS, but haven't yet tackled problems at the USAMO level.
So, what should my strategy be? How much time should I spend trying to solve problems vs. reading solutions, or even learning new theorems/tools? Which subjects should I focus on the most?
Regarding geometry, what are some important theorems I should know?
Regarding inequalities, should I try to learn anything about them? If so, could someone list the major theorems/inequalities/ideas/tools I should learn? (I've seen AM-GM, WLOG, and Cauchy mentioned, but I forget what else).
And are there any other theorems etc I should know? (ie in other topics)