I think you're looking at Starfighter as a much more adversarial thing than it's designed to be. From what they've said, it's my impression that it's supposed t

I think you're looking at Starfighter as a much more adversarial thing than it's designed to be. From what they've said, it's my impression that it's supposed to be a fun challenge that demonstrates marketable skills, not a pop quiz. I don't think they intend to grade you on whether you spend all your time on it or do it casually or whatever.