“Evaluate applications one question at a time (rather than one applicant at a time)… This would require marking all applications after the deadline, rather than on a rolling basis.”
Super minor comment but I thought I’d highlight that you don’t need to do this! It’s easy enough to pause and restart evaluating a single question; that’s what I do in the programme I run, which had 750 applications this year. (It’s true it might introduce a tiny bit more inconsistency, but this is likely minor if you have a clear rubric and potentially worth it for various reasons. Also these downside apply similarly if you’re evaluating while applications at a time)
“Use a form that prevents people from submitting answers longer than the word limit”
Was surprised by this one! Very easy on Google Forms, Paperform and probably most platforms. (Maybe you just meant you forgot to add?)
PS feel free to reach out next time if you want some external feedback on your application process before you launch! (Forum or jamie@leaf.courses)
Thanks Jamie!
Yes, makes sense that some time lag between batches of marking a particular question is OK.
Hmm good point, I’m not actually sure (I didn’t build the application form itself). Our applications were via Rethink Priorities using Pinpoint. But yes I meant that we should have done this not necessarily that we couldn’t.
OK thanks, I’ll let the team know of your nice offer!
“Evaluate applications one question at a time (rather than one applicant at a time)… This would require marking all applications after the deadline, rather than on a rolling basis.”
Super minor comment but I thought I’d highlight that you don’t need to do this! It’s easy enough to pause and restart evaluating a single question; that’s what I do in the programme I run, which had 750 applications this year. (It’s true it might introduce a tiny bit more inconsistency, but this is likely minor if you have a clear rubric and potentially worth it for various reasons. Also these downside apply similarly if you’re evaluating while applications at a time)
“Use a form that prevents people from submitting answers longer than the word limit”
Was surprised by this one! Very easy on Google Forms, Paperform and probably most platforms. (Maybe you just meant you forgot to add?)
PS feel free to reach out next time if you want some external feedback on your application process before you launch! (Forum or jamie@leaf.courses)
Thanks Jamie! Yes, makes sense that some time lag between batches of marking a particular question is OK. Hmm good point, I’m not actually sure (I didn’t build the application form itself). Our applications were via Rethink Priorities using Pinpoint. But yes I meant that we should have done this not necessarily that we couldn’t. OK thanks, I’ll let the team know of your nice offer!