Distinct offers an exciting 2.5-year journey designed to help high school students like you uplift your profile and become more competitive when applying to the world’s top universities. We’ll guide and support you every step of the way, ensuring you’re fully prepared to stand out in your applications.
The program includes:
You’ll embark on an immersive experience focused on personal growth and academic excellence, with programs that are dynamic, intensive, and hands-on. Supported by top experts, you’ll be challenged and enriched both locally and globally.
This is your chance to enhance your profile, maximize your potential, and become a highly competitive candidate for admission to the world’s best universities.
Applicants must be:
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Expert support to strengthen your college applications and uplift your profile.
Comprehensive preparation for standardized tests such as the SAT and English (IELTS, TOEFL).
Hands-on learning experiences at summer programs and bootcamps.
Access to top universities around the world.
Connect with like-minded peers and industry professionals.
The program lasts for 2.5 years.
The program prepares you for the top 20 universities globally.
You’ll receive expert guidance and comprehensive 1 on 1 admissions counseling.
No, the program aims to build students' abilities and personality to increase their chances of enrolling in a prestigious international university. Therefore, students should research scholarship providers.
Yes, Misk Foundation will cover the following costs (summer program fees, student tickets, student housing, online program fees).
No, all program activities are provided remotely in the evening period and the time of the activities does not conflict with the time of the school classes, as we are keen that the student is committed to his school classes.
No, Saudi students can enroll in the program from anywhere in the world; All program activities are offered remotely or during the summer vacation.
The student is exempted if he presents an excuse that Misk Foundation accepts (for example, health problems). In this case, travel will be replaced by an online course, as determined by Misk.
Saudi national
· Grade 10 high school student
· Able to demonstrate top-level academic performance in Grade 9 with a GPA equal to or above 90% in KSA, US, or IB system (equal or above 80% for British system)
· Able to write and speak English equivalent to (TOEFL IBT score equal to or above 75, IELTS Academic score equal to or above 6.0, Duolingo test score equal to or above 100)
· Involved or have been involved in at least one extra-curricular activity
· Complete two application essays.
· Committed to fully participate in the program
The choice depends on your personal preference. You can choose to take an iBT TOEFL, IELTS academic or Duolingo test, all of which are accepted.
Take the test as soon as possible to get your results in time for our application deadline.
TOEFL iBT: 10 days after the date of the test (11-16 days for the paper version)
IELTS Academic: after a maximum of 7 days from the date of taking the test on the computer. 13 days after the date of the procedure Paper test.
Duolingo: after a maximum of 5 days from the date of taking the test.
To register for the TOEFL iBT test, go to the Educational Testing Service website: http://www.ets.org/toefl To register for the IELTS Academic test, go to the IELTS Essentials website: https://my.ieltsessentials.com/IELTS
To register for the Duolingo Test: https://englishtest.duolingo.com/
Sign up for the intensive IELTS training session for free: Register here!
Course dates: September 25th – 30th, 2023 (5:30 PM to 9:30 PM KSA time zone)
Sign up: Sign up to Misk Hub and create your profile
· Apply: Select this program and click the apply button.
· Evaluation: The evaluation process will consist of three rigorous stages (requirements check, psychometric test & one-to-one online interview). Each stage will help to identify the eligibility of the candidates to move to the next stage. Candidates will be notified accordingly via email.
· Application confirmation: Shortlisted candidates will be presented to the Misk Selection Committee for review and final decision. Candidates will be notified of the final decision, whether of acceptance or rejection, via email.
Extracurricular activity is a set of activities outside the curriculum. Such as debate, theatre, sports, and other voluntary activities.
Yes, the program provides access to impactful volunteer opportunities.
Yes, as long as you stay committed and it does not impact your involvement in the program.
Yes, successful participants will receive a certificate upon completing the program.
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