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Guide to the New York Times One Pager Challenge

Guide to the New York Times One Pager Challenge

The New York Times One Pager Challenge is an exciting opportunity for young minds to express their viewpoint of the world. Beyond traditional essay writing, this competition invites students to respond to a New York Times piece through a single, illustrated page that captures their thoughts and insights. Read below to learn in detail about The New York Times One Pager Challenge!

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Guide to the Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize

Guide to the Leonard L. Milberg ’53 High School Poetry Prize

Get ready for the upcoming school year by writing for Princeton’s poetry contest, a rewarding and intense competition that will push your creative writing skills to new levels. The Leonard L. Milberg’53 High School Poetry Prize is a prestigious award given to the top three poems written by high school students across the world. Learn more about this high school poetry contest and how to put your best foot forward with Aralia Education!

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The 2024-25 New York Times Student Contest Calendar: Exciting Opportunities for Young Creatives

2024-2025 New York Times Student Contest Calendar: Exciting Opportunities for Young Creatives

The New York Times has just released the 2024-2025 New York Times Student Contest Calendar, featuring a blend of long-standing popular contests and new competitions. This year’s lineup promises to engage students worldwide, sparking creativity and critical thinking across various forms of expression. Whether you’re interested in politics, storytelling, or photography, there’s something for everyone this year!

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Complete Guide to the Bennington College Young Writers Awards

Complete Guide to the Bennington College Young Writers Awards

High school students who enjoy writing poetry, fictional short stories, scriptwriting, nonfictional narratives, or academic essays should consider submitting their work to the Bennington College Young Writers Award competition! Participating in a writing competition shows off your intellectual curiosity towards pursuing extracurricular interests and your drive for self-growth, both desirable qualities for college. Read the guide to the Bennington College Young Writers Awards to learn more about how it can help you as a budding high school writer.

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Guide to the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest

Guide to the Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest

The Tom Howard/John H. Reid Fiction & Essay Contest is a great opportunity for high school students interested in creative writing to showcase their skills to college admissions and the world. This blog will cover everything you need to know about the popular, competitive writing competition and how to distinguish yourself as a unique, talented writer.

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Guide to the Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest

Guide to the Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest

The benefits of honing your creative writing skills in high school are countless, just as the list of potential careers as a writer is endless. Put your writing skills to the test with the Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest! This blog will walk you through all the details of one of the most prestigious and popular writing competitions available to high school students—including steps how to improve your poetry skills to prepare for the contest!

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Best 10 Economics Competitions for High School Students

Best 10 Economics Competitions for High School Students

Economics has long been an integral area of study for high school and university students. There are many opportunities for students interested in economics to gain experience and knowledge in the field outside of classes. This blog lists top 10 economics competitions for high school students. Included competitions are mostly free, and we have included a mix of those welcoming a nationwide or worldwide participant pool. Topics also range from micro to macroeconomics, as well as world economics and personal finances.

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All About the Omnibus Magazine Prizes

All About the Omnibus Magazine Prizes

Classics is the study of ancient Greek and Roman literature written in ancient Greek and Latin, which can be a very enriching subject for students in high school. While classes are often available in high schools across the U.S., the importance of participating in extracurricular activities in classics is frequently overlooked. The Omnibus Magazine Prizes are two competitions that allow middle and high school students to explore their interest for the classics and the ancient Western world. Through analytical research essay writing and creative translating of ancient Greek and Latin texts, Omnibus Prize student participants are able to prove their knowledge, competence, and critical thinking skills.

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How Can I Get More Involved in Computer Science as a High School Student?

How Can I Get More Involved in Computer Science as a High School Student?

Do you want to get started in computer science as a high schooler, but your school doesn’t offer relevant classes? Want to prepare for college-level computer science courses, but you can’t take an AP Computer Science class? There are many options to learn computer science as a high school student both inside and outside of your school!

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