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 : In addition, you probably should know '''some''' mathematics, engineering, or experimental science or something of the sort.
 : If you've used Matlab before, you probably have already been exposed to the kinds of problems that Octave is used for.
+== Criteria by which applications are judged ==
+These might vary somewhat depending on the mentors and coordinators for a particular Summer of Code, but typically the main factors considered would be:
+* '''Importance of the project to Octave developers and the user community'''
+: If it already appears here as a project idea, chances are that someone cares about it. You can also ask in the mailing lists and IRC to gauge interest.
+* '''Applicant shows understanding of topic'''
+: Your application should make it clear that you're reasonably well versed in the subject area and won't need all summer just to read up on it.
+* '''Applicant shows understanding of and interest in Octave development'''
+: The best evidence for this is previous contributions and interactions.
+* '''Well thought out, adequately detailed, realistic project plan'''
+: "I'm good at this, so trust me" isn't enough. You should desribe which algorithms you'll use and how you'll integrate with existing Octave code. You should also prepare a full timeline and goals for the midterm and final evaluations.
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