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Adroit Prizes for Poetry & Prose Writing Contest

Guide to the Adroit Prizes for Poetry & Prose Writing Contest

85% of Aralia Students Place in Top Writing Competitions Our students consistently place in top competitions, achieving outstanding results. In 2024 alone, Aralia students earned 106 awards in the Scholastic Writing Awards, including 41 Gold Key Awards. Additionally, our students received 10 awards from the Ocean Awareness Contest. Let’s Chat! 1. What is the Adroit […]

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12 Top Computer Science Competitions for High School Students

12 Top Computer Science Competitions for High School Students

Throughout high school students’ academic journey, participating in various competitions is crucial to stand out in college applications. For computer science enthusiasts, there are global and national-level computer science competitions to help students hone their skills, gain recognition, and even earn scholarships. Here are twelve top computer science competitions for high school students– complete with dates, deadlines, and eligibility information.

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Deep Dive into the Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest Themes

Deep Dive into the Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest Themes

The HIR Academic Writing Contest is an excellent opportunity for global high school students to showcase their writing prowess and critical thinking skills. Let’s dive deeper into writing strategies and understanding what the Harvard International Review Academic Writing Contest Themes are asking. In addition, we have asked the teacher of Aralia’s HIR Preparation Class to give some advice in this article for writing essays for the HIR Competition!

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Guide to ACSL American Computer Science League

Complete Guide to the American Computer Science League

The American Computer Science League Competition is the perfect opportunity for middle and high school students to showcase their programming skills and knowledge of computer science theories. Whether you’re just breaking into the subject or have already taken AP Computer Science, there is a level for you in the ACSL. This blog will walk you through everything you need to know about how participating in ACSL can help you sharpen your coding abilities and unlock future opportunities in computer science!

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5 Classics Competition for High School Students

8 Classics Competitions for High School Students

For high school students with a passion for the classics, participating in classics competitions is an excellent option for showcasing their passion for the subject and enhancing their understanding of ancient literature and culture. This article will explore competitions that offer unique opportunities for young classicists to engage with Classics meaningfully.

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All About HIR Academic Writing Contest – From Picking a Topic to Writing a Winning Article

All About the HIR Academic Writing Contest – From Picking a Topic to Writing a Winning Article 

Dreaming of majoring in International Relations? Want to test the waters with your journalism skills? Sick of reading the same news and want to get involved in current affairs? You’re in the right place! Harvard International Review HIR Academic Writing Contest is the perfect chance for you to dive deep into a global issue of your own interest and receive feedback and possibly worldwide recognition for your perspective and skills!

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MAP Growth Exam

The MAP Growth Exam – Everything You Need to Know and More

As a student, you’ve probably heard of the MAP exam (a.k.a. the online test that changes as you take it)—you might even have already taken the test in class but didn’t know its name. The MAP exam is a school-favorite for measuring academic achievement and growth throughout the years. This blog will cover every detail of the MAP Growth exam: from exam structure to how to prepare. We will decipher the scores and reports, so you don’t have to. We’ll also explain other important MAP-specific terms like RIT score, achievement norms, and growth norms.

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