How do we start?

[RoboMom]

Originally Posted by NickE

(I believe the deadline is ship date).

Not exactly. http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...nt.aspx?id=454

From my notes while listening to the Senior Mentor call held this past week-NOT OFFICIAL:

The interview and the written submission are just 2 of the tools judges use.

You are given multiple ways to tell the story of your team. Use the time and space wisely.

Use the essay to expand on the summary. Use photos that really illustrate, and add good captions. Don't use multiple spaces to say the same thing. Be specific. Include both your team number and your team name in your submission. Answer the questions. Emphasize the past 3 years.

Have your presentation team practice what they will say. Don't duplicate the message. There are no typical questions asked. There is no template or format for how your team should do the interview. Use a format and props that work for your team.

Judges will be reading your entry before the event. They will be fact-checking. They will likely check out your website. They may talk to other judges and to other teams.

The award is based on what the team is about, what they have accomplished and the impact on the community.

Hopefully I got this right.

Good luck!