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Update: Change in RoadTest Applications

rscasny

Anyone who has followed the RoadTests group is probably aware of my challenges in getting applicants to submit complete applications. My specific challenge is those writing "single-sentence" applications. Given the fact that recently, I have had a roadtest where over 50% were single-sentence applications, I decided to implement a new policy.

 

When you click to enroll in a roadtest, and the official application form opens up, you will see the following message in the comments section of the application form:

 

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Stop and Read the Directions.

 

Please answer the following questions:

 

(a) What is your background?

(b) Why you are applying for this roadtest?

(c) What is your testing procedure?

(d) Give some examples of your element14 community participation

(e) Please verify that you can complete the testing and review writing on element14 within 60 days from the receipt of the product.

 

Single-sentence applications are incomplete and will not be eligible for winning the FREE product.

 

If you are still unsure of what to write about in a RoadTest application, then Click Here to view a short webinar on Writing RoadTest Applications

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To submit a complete application, you must answer the five questions cited above. If you do not, your application is incomplete and will be ineligible for winning the FREE product.

 

The good news is that there will be better quality applications and likely few applicants overall, hence, less competition for winning.

 

Sincerely,

 

Randall Scasny

RoadTest Program Manager

 

 

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  • As a frequent applicant to the Road Test program I appreciate the quality control measures you are implementing on the intake funnel.  I think the changes you are implementing will deflect applicants that still hold the belief that Road Test is a lottery.  Your changes will also deter those that have no intention of developing a complete test plan, and furthermore may guide the efforts of those considering a comprehensive plan, but in need of a prescriptive framework.

     

    It seems to me that the quality of Road Test reviews, especially for higher valued items, is improving, but not necessarily because of higher quality applications. What I sense, but have not verified through investigation, is that the field of Road Test reviewers is consolidating around a group of reliable, talented, and prolific members.  I'm not sure this is the case for dev kits and tools, but I feel it may be true for test equipment.  However, in the list of recently completed Road Tests, new names stand out among familiar names.  This should encourage new members to take your advice and put in the effort to compose a well considered and well written application. The probability of being selected for a Road Test is directly proportional to the quality of your application.

     

    Of all the skills I brought to my career, or developed along the way, writing clearly, factually, and persuasively has had the most impact on moving me ahead.

     

    Mark A.

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  • As a frequent applicant to the Road Test program I appreciate the quality control measures you are implementing on the intake funnel.  I think the changes you are implementing will deflect applicants that still hold the belief that Road Test is a lottery.  Your changes will also deter those that have no intention of developing a complete test plan, and furthermore may guide the efforts of those considering a comprehensive plan, but in need of a prescriptive framework.

     

    It seems to me that the quality of Road Test reviews, especially for higher valued items, is improving, but not necessarily because of higher quality applications. What I sense, but have not verified through investigation, is that the field of Road Test reviewers is consolidating around a group of reliable, talented, and prolific members.  I'm not sure this is the case for dev kits and tools, but I feel it may be true for test equipment.  However, in the list of recently completed Road Tests, new names stand out among familiar names.  This should encourage new members to take your advice and put in the effort to compose a well considered and well written application. The probability of being selected for a Road Test is directly proportional to the quality of your application.

     

    Of all the skills I brought to my career, or developed along the way, writing clearly, factually, and persuasively has had the most impact on moving me ahead.

     

    Mark A.

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