Roadmap
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FLEX
FLEX (Feature Leaders Exchange Program) Roadmap
- Before applying to SH what you have to have or be:
Meet the grade/age requirements (link: t.ly/n-ge4 )
Be enrolled in and attending a secondary school in the country in which they apply to the program, at the time of application;
Have an academic standing of good or better;
Have previously studied English and demonstrate English language ability at the time of registration;
Meet U.S. visa eligibility requirements;
Be a citizen of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan, and be able to receive an international passport in the country where they apply to the program.
- Advice from the FLEXer
Research, research, research. Most of the students who reach out to me with an interest in applying for FLEX don't quite understand what this program actually is.
Volunteerism. If you have never done a community service, participate in volunteering , projects and program.
Reach out for help if you don't understand anything in your application. Have your essays proofread, and make sure you learn how to write scholarship essays. On my blog, I usually talk about diverse topics such as college admission, scholarships, leadership programs, as well as how to win them with undeniable essays.
First step:
- Research
- Learn about the program, its goals and how you aims align with them, your eligibility for the application, etc.
- Here is the link to the official websites that highlight information about the FLEX program:
- FLEX official website: discoverflex.org
- American Councils Uzbekistan: uzbekistan.americancouncils.org/flex-en/
- The US Embassy in Tashkent: uz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/flex/
Second step:
- Prepare before application for the new year is open.
After getting to know the program and confirming you eligibility, it is very important to know what it takes to be a FLEXer. FLEX by its name is a cultural and leadership exchange program, in which you need to showcase your leadership skills and the strong passion to share your culture in the US. Here are some factors you might want to improve in yourself: learning about your own culture, realizing why you actually want to share it with Americans, volunteerism, leadership skills, good grades at school, at least intermediate/upper-intermediate English proficiency, etc.
Third step:
- Application. FLEX consists of 3 rounds:
- Round 1. This round includes a preliminary online application and three essay questions that are about your recent experiences out of school and your goals in FLEX.
- Round 2. Online English Test.
- Round 3. This is a semi-finalist round and it will begin in October and include an interview, in-class essays, the full application(+high school transcripts and medical records), and a comprehensive English test(ELTis)