Frequently Asked Questions
Who can compete?
Any High School student can participate in MIST Columbus. You will be asked to bring a valid high school ID to sign in.
8th grade students who are 13 years of age by the first day of the tournament AND who exhibit a strong sense of maturity and intellect may compete in MIST if they complete a one page essay describing why they want to compete. The essay, written in MS Word or another word process applications, must be EMAILED to [email protected]. The competitor must also include his/her age, date of birth, school s/he attends, MIST team s/he is joining, home address, home phone number, and cell phone number (if applicable) on the top left of the essay. These students must join an already existent team.
What do I need to register?
Visit our Registration page for complete details.
Can I be in more than one competition?
Yes, as long as the competitions are in different categories. So for example, if you want to do essay writing (Writing & Oratory) you can also do 3D Art (Arts). But you cannot do photography (Arts) and 3D Art (Arts) because both of those are in the same category. So even if you have a small team, you can manage it in a way to maximize the amount of competitions you’re in. One person can participate in up to five competitions (one for each category).
Can I have non-Muslims on my team?
Yes. MIST accommodates everyone. It’s a nice way for non-Muslims to interact with the Muslim community and learn more about Islam.
Are there any dress requirements for MIST?
As always, MIST participants are expected to dress appropriately and modestly at all times. ALL participants are required to wear business casual clothes – this implies long-sleeved shirts, NO jeans, no tight or revealing clothes, and ankle-length skirts/pants. If you have to ask, then it’s probably not business casual!
Can I come as a guest?
The only people eligible to attend as guests are those in 7th grade or below as well as college students and up. Anyone who is eligible to compete may not register as a guest. Guests must register through adderpit alongside a team.
Any High School student can participate in MIST Columbus. You will be asked to bring a valid high school ID to sign in.
8th grade students who are 13 years of age by the first day of the tournament AND who exhibit a strong sense of maturity and intellect may compete in MIST if they complete a one page essay describing why they want to compete. The essay, written in MS Word or another word process applications, must be EMAILED to [email protected]. The competitor must also include his/her age, date of birth, school s/he attends, MIST team s/he is joining, home address, home phone number, and cell phone number (if applicable) on the top left of the essay. These students must join an already existent team.
What do I need to register?
Visit our Registration page for complete details.
Can I be in more than one competition?
Yes, as long as the competitions are in different categories. So for example, if you want to do essay writing (Writing & Oratory) you can also do 3D Art (Arts). But you cannot do photography (Arts) and 3D Art (Arts) because both of those are in the same category. So even if you have a small team, you can manage it in a way to maximize the amount of competitions you’re in. One person can participate in up to five competitions (one for each category).
Can I have non-Muslims on my team?
Yes. MIST accommodates everyone. It’s a nice way for non-Muslims to interact with the Muslim community and learn more about Islam.
Are there any dress requirements for MIST?
As always, MIST participants are expected to dress appropriately and modestly at all times. ALL participants are required to wear business casual clothes – this implies long-sleeved shirts, NO jeans, no tight or revealing clothes, and ankle-length skirts/pants. If you have to ask, then it’s probably not business casual!
Can I come as a guest?
The only people eligible to attend as guests are those in 7th grade or below as well as college students and up. Anyone who is eligible to compete may not register as a guest. Guests must register through adderpit alongside a team.
