Tips to Students

• ...who are applying to Google Summer of Code

• Do not procrastinate sending in your application. Read about what happened last year.
• Proofread your application. With more applications than there are available slots, try to maintain any advantage by having a well-presented application that shows that you put time and effort into it.
• Get in contact and get to know the organization before applying. It's yet another thing to distinguish your application.

• ...who have been accepted to Google Summer of Code

• Take advantage of the community bonding period to get to know your team and the project that you will be working on.
• Provide weekly status updates to let yourself and mentor(s) know how you are progressing