Auto-score allows you to assign a score based on an entrant’s response. This is useful for screening, ranking, or automating evaluation.
Auto-score can be used on its own or with an eligibility tab.
How auto-score works
- Each answer option is assigned a numeric score
- The total score is calculated based on responses
- Scores can be used to filter, sort, or qualify entries
Supported field types
Auto-score can be enabled on:
- Checkbox
- Checkbox list
- Drop-down list
- Radio buttons
Enable auto-score
- In the Manage workspace, go to Entries
- Click Edit form
- Add or edit a field
- Toggle on Auto-score
- Assign a score to each option
- Click Save
View auto-scores
- In Entries, enable the Auto-score column using the cog icon at the top of the table
- In an entry, open the 'Judge' tab to view detailed scoring
Use case: score without judges
You can evaluate entries without a judging panel:
- In the Manage workspace, go to Entries
- Click Advanced
- Set the Status filter to Submitted
- Click the cog icon and enable the Auto-score column
- Sort entries by score
- Select top entries
- Click Action
- Select Tag
You can then:
- Create a winners list
- Assign certificates
- Display entries in a gallery
Good to know
- Auto-score can be enabled at any time, even after entries close.
- Auto-score does not affect judging configuration.
- Auto-score contributes to eligibility calculations when used with eligibility tabs.
- Scores can be viewed in the leaderboard and entry view.
- Use tags to group high-scoring entries for further actions.