Students may not participate if:

he/she does not meet the above criteria;
he/she has stayed in the USA for three (3) months or more during the past five (5) years;
his/her family ( or member of the family):
– has applied or is applying to emigrate to the USA;
– has made plans to emigrate or has already emigrated to the USA.

How does the testing and selection process work?

Students compete in several rounds of online competition. At the semi-finalist stage, students and their parents are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn more about the program. Students then participate in an individual interview with American Councils staff, take a standardized test of English, write proctored essays, and receive the official program application, which is due to American Councils within two weeks.

Selection will be based on merit and demonstrated preparedness for a year-long exchange experience, as evidenced in students’ applications. English-language proficiency is important but not the sole element in the selection. Students also will be required to provide medical evaluations and be certified as medically fit to participate in the program.

The selection process will be completed in spring, and all applicants will receive notification of their status by mid-May. Selected finalists will attend a pre-departure orientation in their home country in June-July and travel to the U.S. in July-August. Students return home the following May-June. FLEX students must return to their home country at the end of the program, on the date assigned by American Councils. The U.S. visa issued for program participants will not be amended or extended beyond the program end date for any reason

Round 1: Open to eligible applicants from September – October 13, 2022. This round includes a preliminary online application and three essay questions that must be submitted within 10 days of starting the application.

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Round 2: Students will be invited to take an online English test

Round 3: This semi-finalist round will begin in November and include an interview, three more essay questions, the full application, and a comprehensive English test. Students who pass this stage will be invited to participate by the American Councils’ office in their country.

Post-Recruiting:

After applications are received from all candidates, the documents are sent to Washington, DC, for the selection committee to review. The results of the competition are expected in April – May 2023. Once results are released, finalists and alternates prepare the necessary documents for their U.S. visa and school registration. All finalists are required to attend a Pre-Departure Orientation before going to the USA. Finalists selected in the spring of 2023 depart for the United States in August 2023 and return to Moldova in May and June 2024.

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