IV · Impact & International Projection
Criterion 17 / 20
30%
Relevance of the Problem Addressed
Relevancia del Problema Abordado
We assess how significant, real, and meaningful the problem is within a broader social, scientific, technological, or global context.
Scoring Breakdown
5
Excellent
- Problem is clearly defined and measurable
- Affects a large population or strategic sector
- Supported by data and statistics
- Demonstrates urgency
- Shows awareness of global or regional impact
4
Good
- Problem is clear
- Some data included
- Demonstrates importance
- Limited international context
3
Acceptable
- Problem described but not quantified
- Relevance assumed, not demonstrated
- Limited evidence
- Local scope only
2
Insufficient
- Problem is vague
- No data
- No clear impact explained
- Cannot understand why it matters
1
Poor
- Problem not clearly defined
- Based on personal interest only
- No evidence of real-world importance
- Purely subjective justification
Common Mistakes
- ✘"This is important because I think so."
- ✘No data sources cited
- ✘Overgeneralizing impact ("affects everyone")
- ✘Using emotional language without evidence
Evaluator Focus
- Evidence-based justification
- Statistical references
- Clarity of impact
- Logical reasoning
How to Get 5 Points
- ✔Can you prove this problem exists with data?
- ✔Can you quantify how many people or organizations it affects?
- ✔Why does it matter beyond your school or city?
- ✔Would this be understandable to an international evaluator?
Universal Scoring Scale
1
Poor
2
Insufficient
3
Acceptable
4
Good
5
Excellent
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Criterion 17 of 20