The Open Round of testing is happening on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10:00am at Long Island University, Post Campus in Humanities 026 (lower level). Please arrive 15 minutes early so that we can start promptly at 10. The test lasts for 3 hours and consists of 3-8 problems. Last year there were more than 1,000 participants at 100 test sites, and participation continues to grow. Winners of the Open Round are invited to the Invitational Round, and the winners of the Invitational Round are eligible to participate in the International Linguistics Olympiad.
Some important details:
- Students will have three hours to complete the problems.
- Student should bring their own pens and pencils for the competition. The problems must be answered in black pen. You will be able to use the pencil for the blank scrap paper we will provide. You may not bring your own scrap paper.
- Students may solve the problems in any order.
- There is no penalty for incorrect answers, and partial credit will be awarded for partial answers.
- Students should follow all instructions of the facilitators; if they have questions about the rules or acceptable conduct during the contest, they should raise their hand and ask a facilitator.
- Students may not talk with anyone except facilitators, and may not collaborate with other contestants.
- Attempts to communicate with other contestants will normally lead to disqualification.
- Bags should be placed under the seats before the contest, and may not be used during the contest.
- If students have brought snacks, these should be placed on the desk before the contest begins.
- Use of electronic devices is prohibited. You must turn off your phone during the contest. Switching it to vibrate or silent is not enough. If you use your phone at all during the contest you will be immediately disqualified.
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To register for the test: visit www.naclo.org and select Long Island University – Post Campus as your testing site. Registration deadline is noon PST, January 23, 2019.
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Campus map: http://www.liu.edu/CWPost/About/Visit/Campus-Map.aspx
For more information, contact:
Rachel Szekely , Program director
rachel.szekely@liu.edu