First 2019 updates in the L3 Process! In 2018 we created 2 new projects to follow all L3 candidates after their panel (L3 Post Panel project) and Nicolette will guide you through the new path for candidates who will need a second panel. Hey, There! My name is Nicolette Apraez, and I am one […]
Category: News
Announcements about the testing process and changes to Level 3 testing policy.
Writing a Self Review
Hello and welcome back to the Road to L3 blog posts! Nate is our guest author for this article and he introduces us into one of a couple changes to the L3 Checklist coming in the next little while. Nate Hurley is an L3 judge living in Houston, Texas in USA-South. Nate is the […]
Gender bias in the L3 advancement process
I would like to introduce a great analysis by Nicolette Apraez & Anniek van der Peijl about the impact of gender in the L3 advancement process. The analysis is based on global data and paints a picture from a new perspective on the advancement process. Matteo Abstract We conducted a research project to investigate whether […]
New face!
Hi all, Effective now will be answering communication you send to l3.testing.manager@gmail.com, in addition to who’s handling checklists-related matters. Matteo will in particular handle panel scheduling. Please welcome him! Daniel
Recommendations: The People & The Interactions
Today, guest writer George Gavrilita shares his experience finding judges to recommend him for L3. He has a lot of tips, so enjoy! Part I: The People I’m George Gavrilita, and I’ve had the luck to work with 6 different senior Judges from 4 different regions on recommendations for the L3 checklist. Today I’ll try […]
Failing better
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. – Samuel Beckett, Worstward Ho Hi all, Failing is hard. It’s even harder when you’re failing but don’t know until the last moment. This can happen when testing for level 3. You’ve been underprepared in an area that doesn’t reveal itself until you’ve submitted […]
Pro Tours
Hi all, As you may have heard from your local L3, from now on some Level 2 judges might be selected at Pro Tours. Before you get all worked up, let me explain how it works and the reason behind this.
Supplemental Activities discontinued
Hi all, We are stopping Supplemental Activities effective now and here’s why.
L3 checklist changes
(Note: The L3 checklist further changed. This article has only historical value.) Hi all, As has long been overdue, the level 3 checklist is modified to better fit the New World Order. First of all, here’s a summary of the changes. You can find detailed explanations for the changes below, and the new full checklist […]
About recommendations
Hi all, I have a couple topics for you today. Checklist changes are on the way, I know you’re waiting, they’re still being worked out and won’t be that big. L3 Maintenance The New World Order said about maintaining L3 in 2016, among others: Judge at least four Premier Events (RPTQ, WMCQ, Grand Prix, Pro […]