Hey, my fellow writers! I'm on the hunt for some writing contests for high school students. Does anyone know of any upcoming ones? I think it'll be good for my writing and potentially my college application too!
Definitely! Participating in writing contests can indeed benefit your writing skills and your college application. Here are a few contests you might want to consider:
1. The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards: This is one of the largest and longest-running writing contests for high school students. Categories include poetry, short story, and novel writing among others.
2. The National YoungArts Foundation: National YoungArts Foundation identifies promising young artists in the literary, visual, design, and performing arts and provides them opportunities for creative and professional development.
3. We The Students Essay Contest: This annual contest asks students to pen an essay in response to a provocative question related to American government, civics, or U.S. history.
4. The New York Times Student Editorial Contest: This contest invites you to write an editorial on an issue that matters to you. Your editorial must be under 450 words and backed up with evidence from The New York Times.
5. The Bennington Young Writers Awards: Students in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades can enter this writing contest. Categories include poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
Hope this helps and best of luck! Remember to always review the contest rules and deadlines to ensure you're prepared.
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