Computer Science Competition US

North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition (NACLO)

Difficulty

4 4/5

Target Students High school students who want to demonstrate sustained interest, achievement, and initiative in this field.

Event Time Open round is in January; invitational round is in March.

Registration Period Registration opens in fall and closes before the January open round.

North American Computational Linguistics Open Competition (NACLO) is an activity in Computational Linguistics that can help students demonstrate academic interest, initiative, and achievement through competition participation.

College Application Value
For selective college admissions, its value depends on the level of achievement, selectivity, independence, and depth of involvement. A stronger outcome may include awards, finalist recognition, leadership, original work, publication, or measurable impact.

Recommended Use
Students should connect this activity to a clear academic direction, explain their specific contribution, and show how the experience developed skills such as research, problem solving, communication, teamwork, or leadership. Estimated admissions value: Tier 7/10.

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