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Re: Qualifying for CMP in the future

I think it's interesting the way the numbers come out when you look at the odds of getting to CMP.

FRC had 2075 active teams this year and 352 get to go. That's about 6:1
FTC had 1500 active teams and 128 get to go. That's about 12:1
FLL had 17100 active teams and 81 get to go. That's about 211:1

So, it's odd that the further you go up the chain, the more likely it is you earn a spot to CMP. One in six FRC teams get to go....

Maybe it's getting too easy... or maybe we're all feeling just a little bit too "entitled".

I agree that it's a great learning experience etc. to go to CMP, but if that's the reason we go, let's call it a FIRST Convention and let everyone go. If it really is a WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP... let's make it a bit harder to qualify.

JMHO. Not looking to change anyone's mind.

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