Writing Competition

In the Marshall Society Essay Competition Preparation, students will sharpen their economic analysis and persuasive writing skills. Students will receive personalized guidance and support so they will feel ready for The Marshall Society Essay Competition.

David McCullough Essay Prizes Preparation Class guides students in crafting outstanding essays on American history and honing research and analytical skills for the competition.

Refine your writing skills and showcase your passion for classical Greek studies in the Paideia High School Essay Contest. Join our Paideia High School Essay Contest Preparation class to receive personalized guidance and support in crafting compelling essays that celebrate the significance of ancient Greek language and culture.

Join our specialized Annual DNA Day Essay Contest Preparation for personalized guidance and support in crafting winning essays for the Annual DNA Day Essay Contest.

This course will guide students in preparing for the Scholars of Tomorrow Psychology Essay Contest, discussing tips on award-winning strategies. This course uses a one-on-one teaching model, aiming to help students polish their entries before submission.

This class is offered in the spring every year. Students from 13 to 18 years old wanting to learn how to shape their written English into effective and publishable creative pieces will find this particular Writing Competition course very exciting. The class will be shown a range of tools to learn the nuances of controlled, purposeful writing, including: figurative language, effective structuring and specific forms that they will apply to their own pieces.

This class is offered in the summer every year. Students from 13 to 18 years old wanting to learn how to shape their written English into effective and publishable creative pieces will find this particular Writing Competition course very exciting. The class will be shown a range of tools to learn the nuances of controlled, purposeful writing, including: figurative language, effective structuring and specific forms that they will apply to their own pieces.

Students in grades 8-12 wanting to learn how to shape their written English into effective and publishable creative pieces will find this particular Creative Writing course very exciting. The class will be shown a range of tools to learn the nuances of controlled, purposeful writing, including: figurative language, effective structuring and specific forms that they will apply to their own pieces. Students will work directly with both literary and media texts as they plan and write their own. Through the rigorous process of planning, writing, work- shopping, re-shaping and work-shopping again, students will refine their skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Their final portfolios will be a catalog of imaginative, thoughtful work. In addition to Scholastic, and with the guidance of their teacher, students will be encouraged to source their own competitions and publications for further submission and publishing opportunities.

The Concord Review Prep invites an outstanding teacher who has served as a writing tutor for The Concord Review for many years. Students will have one-on-one sessions with the teacher to prepare for their essays. Contact us for more information about the course!

In this John Locke Essay Competition Prep course, students will learn the ins and outs of essay writing, in preparation for entering the competition. We offer prep classes in all categories: philosophy, politics, economics, history, psychology, theology, and law. Students will choose one topic, compose an original thesis and argument, and write an essay for submission. Students will engage in a guided analysis of primary and secondary sources, develop critical thinking skills, and discover interesting insights. In addition to the group lecture classes, students will receive guidance on their individual projects from the instructor, in one-on-one sessions.