Phase 1 - Registration
Registration is CLOSED!
Please join us next fall if you are eligible and interested in Ready, Set, App!
Phase 2 - Develop, Demo, Pitch, and Group Reflection
*Please note only teams who have been notified of meeting the requirements in Phase 1 should proceed to Phase 2.
App Pitch + Demo
- Must be in English or include English subtitles.
- Must showcase all the app features.
- Indicate how the app will address the intended problem.
- Must include every member involved.
- Must provide a URL to your video (posted to sites such as YouTube or Vimeo. For privacy settings on these sites, your video can be marked as “Public” or “Unlisted.” However, they cannot be marked as “Private,” as that may prevent us from accessing them).
- Must not violate any of the other specified rules listed on the “Rules” portion of this site.
Group Reflection
Answer 3 out of the 6
Note: The diversity questions is mandatory for each group.
- Define some of your team’s most challenging moments. What made them challenging?
- When did your team realize the final best solution was created? How were you able to come to this decision?
- How will each of you use what you have learned to assist in your professional development for future jobs or careers? What transferable skills have you gained?
- What soft skills (communication and collaboration skills) did your team utilize that helped you overcome obstacles? Name and describe at least two.
- What were the greatest strengths and weaknesses displayed in your group? Name and describe at least one for each. How did you overcome them?
- How did your team demonstrate and utilize diversity and inclusivity (i.e., race/ethnicity, gender, neurodiversity, age, culture, language, subject area of expertise) to develop your app? (mandatory)
*Please note - each team member must speak in the group reflection video. *
Upload your APK file to Devpost
Teams will submit a two-part video that includes the App pitch, demo, and group reflection. The video should be no longer than 5 minutes. The video should be uploaded to a site such a YouTube or Vimeo, where a link can be created and added to the group submission form. All competition materials are due by April 14, 2023, at 11:59 pm* Student groups that miss the deadline will not be entered in the final round of judging.
*Please note that the Devpost site says the submission period ends on April 15, 2023 at 12:15 am. Please notice that this time says AM, and it is simply to allow a 15-minute grace period for project submissions, as many people run into issues submitting their projects at the last minute. Projects are still due the night of Friday, April 14th, and you should try submitting earlier in the day to avoid any issues that tend to arise when waiting until the last minute.
All teams in phase 2 will be assigned a Ready, Set, App! Student Mentor. Student groups will be appointed an RSA intern who will assist in the app development process. Student groups will coordinate times to conduct virtual check-ins using the Microsoft Teams platform, with the designated intern that will last ~30 minutes. The check-ins are required to meet the guidelines of the competition. In the case that a group misses three check-ins with no communication at least 12 hours prior to cancellation, they will no longer be able to compete in RSA. Teams will also be given project workbooks. The project workbooks will be accessible via google docs and will assist in the app development process. The workbooks will be utilized during check-ins with their designated mentor and Phase 2: Part 1 is a requirement for your submission. You must provide a link to your completed Phase 2: Part 1 Project Workbook in your submission for your project to be considered comlpete.
Phase 3 - Finalist Round
After the Phase 2 submission deadline, we will select eight finalist groups to present at the Final Pitch Competition.
The finalists will be required to present their mobile app in front of a live audience and a group of judges who will select the top 3 winners.
This event is on Friday, May 19th 2023.