Umschool bot: a short video contest

Made a video with the Umschool sound and want it counted in the contest? That is what this bot is for: you send links, and the organizers collect all entries in one place. 🎬

Umschool is an online school that prepares students for the Russian state exams. The school runs the contest, and the bot works as a reception desk for participants.

How the contest works

The idea is simple: shoot a short video using the school's sound, publish it on your page and send the link to the bot. Prizes go to participants who met the conditions.

• Conditions. You can read them in the bot before sending anything.
• Video links. Links to all your videos are accepted.
• Chances. The more videos you send, the higher the chance of winning.
• Prizes. Their types and number are listed in the contest rules.

How to submit your work

The process takes a couple of minutes. Read the rules first, because in prize contests the small print decides everything.

1. Open the bot and press Start.
2. Read the contest terms from start to finish.
3. Publish the video with the school's sound on your page.
4. Copy the link to the video and send it to the bot.
5. Repeat for the rest of your videos.

Making a video people notice

A short video lives for its first seconds. Show the main thing right away: a bright shot, a clear idea, sound from the very start. The school and exam theme offers plenty of plots: studying, nerves before the scores, joy after the results. 📚

Do not copy other people's videos. Organizers usually exclude duplicates and entries that break the rules. Shoot your own, even if the idea is simple.

Why video contests are so popular

The organizer wants people, not ads, to talk about the brand. The participant wants a shot at a prize and some filming practice. Both sides gain. ✨

For students it is also practice: invent a plot, edit it, fit into a few seconds. These skills help outside the contest too.

Do not chase quantity at the cost of quality. Five thoughtful videos beat fifteen identical ones.

Check before sending

Joining a contest always involves your data, so be careful:

• The page you post from must be public, or the organizers will not see your work.
• Double-check the link: it must lead to your own video.
• Never send the bot bank card details or SMS codes. Taking part does not require them.
• If you are under 18, ask your parents before leaving personal data.

If the prize does not arrive

Check the rules for the dates of the results and prize delivery. Do not rush the organizers in the first days: reviewing entries and contacting winners takes time. 🏆

If a winning message comes from anywhere other than the school's official sources, do not click links or enter data. Scammers often copy contest names.