Selection rules and criteria

Criteria for participation:

·        2-3 year undergraduate students (1998-2002 years of birth, over 18 by 1 July);

·        B2-C level of English;

·        No record of participation in RANEPA Summer Campus.

Selection criteria:

·        Creativity, decision-making skills, openness to innovations;

·        Organizational skills and ability to work in a team;

·        Analytical skills: ability to search for information, analyze and systemize it.

Checking and assessing candidates’ results:

Shortlist of application forms, based on English language test results and subject-related video.

Subject-related video (1-3 min) in English on one of the following topics:

·        HOW DO YOU INFLUENCE THE FUTURE RIGHT NOW?

·        DESCRIBE THE LEADER OF THE FUTURE

·        TOOLS OF MANAGING THE FUTURE

Scale of scores for competitive selection

Test – pass/fail (in case of ‘fail’ the candidate drops out)

Subject-related video – 5-12 points (minimum act score – 9 points)

Evaluation of subject-related video criteria

NB: the video will be evaluated only if it fits with the required timing of 1-3minutes.

Criteria

Points

Language proficiency level                                                                                                                            1-3

Novelty / innovative ideas on the subject                                                                                                  1-2

Validity of arguments                                                                                                                                     1-2

Logical presentation of the material                                                                                                           1-2

Creative approach                                                                                                                                          1-2

Emotional impression                                                                                                                                    0-1

Minimum score – 5 points

Maximum score – 12 points

Individual interview (via Skype / VCV):

The Individual interview is aimed at assessing whether the participants’ personal qualities conform to the mission and goals of RANEPA Summer Campus.

The interview with each candidate lasts about 3-5 minutes.

The results of these interviews will be assessed basing on a ten-point scale.

Summing up the individual interview results:

Following the interview, the Contest Committee will make a list of candidates who have successfully passed the selection procedure and are invited to RANEPA Summer Campus.

Good luck!