DISS: Project Selection FAQ

  • Q: Does it help to register interest in a project early? 
  • A: There is no first-come first-serve for projects. It does not matter at all who registers interest in a project first; as long as you are marked suitable you will be a potential candidate for that project.
  • Q: Will I increase my odds of getting my top pick (or top 2 or 3) if I only register interest for that 1 (or 2 or 3) project(s)? 
  • A: No. It will decrease the odds. Our matchmaking system allocates students with five suitable projects first, so your preferences count for much less if you don’t have five.
  • Q: What if I do not meet the essential requirements but I am a quick learner and a hard worker? 
  • A: Many of our projects assume that you are both of those things in addition to meeting the essential requirements. Trying to bluff your way into a project is unlikely to be to your advantage.
  • Q: If I select an “Easy” project, does that mean I can’t get a high mark (e.g., 75+) on it? 
  • A: Generally, all projects can be expanded or executed in an unusually impressive way. If you worry a project that interests you might be an exception, ask the proposer.
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