Dear GSoC & OPW candidates,

The deadline for submissions is approaching fast. Here you have some tips to increase your chances:

* Draft your proposal publicly under your mediawiki.org userpage. We won't accept any proposal missing this basic requirement.

* Submit your draft proposal as soon as possible. Don't wait until the last day.You can keep editing it until the deadline.

* Your submission must include links to your wiki page and the related Bugzilla report.

* All the technical discussion must happen in your wiki page or the related Bugzilla report. Private channels only for private questions.

* Show us your work. Prove your skills. Think of ways to get our trust. A Wikimedia / MediaWiki contribution is a very tangible proof.

* Getting two co-mentors is better than getting one. We do our best finding mentors. Your initiative finding your mentors is appreciated.

* GSoC students: keep your entry at https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Summer_of_Code_2013#Students up to date.

(List of OPW candidates coming soon to https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Outreach_Program_for_Women )

Best wishes to all candidates!