[Jon Stratis]

Originally Posted by waialua359

I'm not sure why they cant just do this at the event itself with students being asked to sign up for an interview time, much like the RCA?
Seems like more work for everyone, especially volunteer judges now spending more than a 3 day weekend volunteering.

I believe the intent is to do most of the interviews at the event in person. However, FIRST is trying to include sufficient flexibility should a nominated student not be able to make the event. I know it's unlikely that someone dedicated enough to be nominated would skip their team's regional, but I can see it as possible if there is another important commitment (For example, something to do with college admittance).