The Carolina Challenge comprises three rounds of competition. Before each round, there is a prep session to prepare the teams for the upcoming round. These sessions will outline what is expected and/or required for at the next round. In addition, these sessions serve as an educational and networking opportunity for anyone who wants to attend.
After each round of competition, the teams are scored by business professionals with relevant expertise and the field of teams is cut-down. Teams are notified whether they have or have not made it to the next round within one week of the actual round.
