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Where do I begin?

  • Register
  • Create a team
  • Find a partner or enter as an individual
  • Make a note of the date the Challenge questions will be posted (9am Sat, 1 May 2010)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to enter the Student Challenge?

As covered in the terms and conditions, entry is open only to residents of Australia who at the time of entry are: 18 years of age or older, enrolled as undergraduate students at an Australian university.

How do I ensure that I thoroughly understand the question?

Student interested in participating in the Challenge should review both the CEO and Judge's videos. They provide some background on the business problem being faced by The Smith Family. We would then recommend that you read the question in full.

How do I go about understanding the Smith Family business?

The best place to start is www.thesmithfamily.com.au .Here you will find important information you need to understand how their business operates. You will also find some background information on The Smith Family page.

What options do I have for submitting my information?

A submission may be a combination of some or all of the following elements: a video (of up to but no more than 5 minutes in duration); an executive summary (up to but no more than 400 words); a picture; and/or supporting documentation (up to but no more than 3 documents) in Word (up to but no more than 5 pages), PowerPoint (up to but no more than 15 slides) or Excel format (No more than one worksheet). Only one of each document type may be submitted.

What are the judges looking for?

Those students who took the time to analyse and fully comprehend the Challenge question perform better. Clear and concise entries also make it easier for the judges to assess the submissions. Finally those students who come up with innovative solutions to the problem are rewarded.

How do I register my team?

Fill in the registration form and create a team.

Can I remove a team member?

There will be two members of a team. One member will be the team administrator and they will be the person that sets up the team profile. As the administrator, you will be able to delete team members. If you are not the administrator, you will be able to remove yourself from a team.

How do I change teams?

You must first remove yourself from your existing team by following the instructions when you log in.

Then you can either create a new team or join another team.

How do I add a new team member (after I have already registered)?

To add a new team member:

  1. Make sure you've completed a full registration
  2. Create a team
  3. Log in to your team profile and invite a Partner. You will need to enter their email address.
  4. An email will be sent to them with instructions for completing their registration and joining the team.

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