Tryouts Checklist

1. Fill out the Interest Form - we'll be sending updates, tryouts prep session dates, resources, and more via email. Join our Schoology group too - the code is WK53-XPN3-TJ2PW.
2. Choose your events - check out our Tryouts Guide to see which ones you can try out for. Once you have an idea of what you like, let us know you're trying out by completing the Tryouts Signup Form.
3. Builders should look at the build tryouts rules manual to see the requirements for the build portion, which is to create an Electric Vehicle. We highly recommend that all builders bring a build beforehand to test at tryouts. If you want parts for the build exam, please indicate so on the Tryouts Signup form before coming to Mrs. Babcock's room (A140) to pick up parts.
4. Study and practice for your events! The Tryouts Guide has a list of guidelines for each event, so you can find a list of topics that may be covered by each test. Using the scioly.org pages above, the scioly.org test archive, the Rulebook, and anything else you can find, prepare for the tests you will be taking.
5. Go to tryouts! Be confident, get a good night's sleep, and best of luck!

Calendar

Come to our interest meeting on September 4th, 3:00 PM in Cav Hall! Our full tryouts calendar can be seen below. All tests are 50 minutes long, and build testing and interviews can be done at any time.

• Interest Meeting: September 4th, 3:00 PM @ Cav Hall
• Tryouts Prep Session 1: September 5, 3:00 PM @ Mrs. Babcock's room (A140)
• Tryouts Prep Session 2: September 11, 3:00 PM @ Mrs. Babcock's room (A140)
• Tryouts Prep Session 3: September 12, 3:00 PM @ Mrs. Babcock's room (A140)
• Tryouts Day 1: September 18th, 3:00-6:00 PM @ Cav Hall
• Tryouts Day 2: September 19th, 3:00-6:00 PM @ Cav Hall

Resources

Want help preparing for tryouts? If you want resources for studying, check out scioly.org for descriptions of the events, event forums, and a text exchange. If you want to take practice tests for events that weren't switched out, definitely go to the scioly.org Event Archive. However, your definitive resource will be our Tryouts Guide - it has all the event descriptions, resources, tryouts procedures, and more, all in the same place. Also, we recommend going to our three Tryouts Prep Sessions for additional guidance.

FAQ

• Q: Do all builders have to make an electric vehicle?
  A: Yes, we highly recommend that builders create an electric vehicle. It is the best way for us to see your critical thinking and engineering skills.
• Q: Where can I find more information about events at tryouts?
  A: The Tryouts Guide is the best place to start.
• Q: How much time do I have for each test? Do I have to take then in a certain order?
  A: Each written test is 50 minutes. You can take tests in any order you wish, on either of the tryouts days.
• Q: How much time does the build portion take?
  A: You won't spend much time on testing your build, around 10 minutes at most.
• Q: What will be on the tryouts tests?
  A: While we won't let you konw the questions on the tryouts tests, we do have guidelines for each test that describe what topics they cover and what resources you can bring. Some events might allow a binder, others permit cheat sheets, and for some, you won't be able to bring anything. Check the event's Tryouts Guidelines to make sure!