• Overview
• Rules and Regulations

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Competitors are allotted 60 minutes to compose a handwritten essay on a randomly selected topic related to the theme.

Procedures:

The following is a list of rules and procedures for this category. Failure to fulfill these obligations and/or any violation of them may result in point loss.

1. A limit of two (2) students from each team may register for this competition. Each student competes individually, so collaboration is not permitted.
2. After registering, students are given a MIST ID Number, which must be used to identify the student on the test. Names and other identifying information should not be written anywhere on the final submission.
3. All competitors are to report to the competition room at the same time, which will be designated in the competition schedule.
4. Paper and pen/pencil will be provided, but students may feel free to bring their own.
5. Out of three randomly selected topics presented at the time of competition, students must choose one topic for their essay. The topics will be relevant to the annual theme.
6. Students will be allotted 60 minutes to complete their essay, to be written in the English language. The submission is to be turned in to the proctor at the end of the hour but can be turned in earlier.
7. Students are allowed to bring printed reference materials or quotations relevant to the theme with them to use for citation during the competition, but prepared notes or personal essays are not allowed. Materials must be reviewed and approved at the sole discretion of the test proctor before the competition begins.
8. Electronic device usage is not permitted during the competition.

​Please refer to the rulebook for complete details and ballot information