IV · Impact & International Projection
Criterion 20 / 20
30%
International Competitive Potential
Potencial Competitivo Internacional
We evaluate whether the project meets the standards and quality expected to compete at international science and innovation fairs.
Scoring Breakdown
5
Excellent
- Meets or exceeds international fair submission standards (ISEF, Intel, etc.)
- Presentation quality is world-class
- Problem has global relevance
- Innovation is internationally defensible
- Team demonstrates professional presence and English-level communication
4
Good
- Meets most international standards
- Strong global problem relevance
- Near world-class presentation quality
- Team is professional and prepared
3
Acceptable
- Partially meets international standards
- Regional or national level quality
- Some global relevance identified
- Needs polish for international competition
2
Insufficient
- Below international fair standards
- Problem is primarily local
- Presentation quality not competitive
- Would not qualify for international review
1
Poor
- No international competitive potential
- Far below established standards
- Purely a local school project
- Not competitive at any external level
Common Mistakes
- ✘Not researching what international fair standards look like
- ✘Treating the project as "done" when it could be refined further
- ✘Not preparing in English for international contexts
- ✘Underestimating the quality of international competition
Evaluator Focus
- International standards alignment
- Global problem relevance
- Presentation quality benchmark
- Language readiness
How to Get 5 Points
- ✔Have you looked up what ISEF or similar winners present?
- ✔Can you defend your project entirely in English?
- ✔Would this project stand out against top submissions globally?
- ✔Is the documentation, design, and presentation world-class?
Universal Scoring Scale
1
Poor
2
Insufficient
3
Acceptable
4
Good
5
Excellent
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