Writing Competitions
Compete in the John Locke Essay Contest or the Scholastic Writing Competition and get national recognition.
Why Writing Makes You Stand Out
Writing competitions test your creativity, sharpen your analytical thinking, polish your communication skills, and help you stand out when it matters most.
Develop analytical & creative thinking
Earn regional and national recognition
Strengthen your supplemental writing portfolio
Stand out in competitive admissions
Proven Results & Recognition
Of our students achieve Gold or Silver key
Of our students receive Honorable Mention
AdmissionSight Student Results in
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
AdmissionSight Student Results in
Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
Of our students achieve Gold or Silver key
Of our students receive Honorable Mention
Explore Top Writing Competitions
Whether you love storytelling, essays, or journalism — these are the top writing competitions our students excel in:
Creative Writing
Scholastic Art and Writing Competition
The nation’s most prestigious creative writing contest for high schoolers
Creative Writing
John Locke Essay Contest
Hosted by Oxford, open to top writers in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology and Law.
Creative Writing
Adroit Journal
Recognizes exceptional poetry and prose from high school and college writers.
Creative Writing
Bennington Young Writers Awards
Celebrates original works in poetry, fiction, and nonfiction.
Essay Writing
Princeton University Writing Contests
Annual competitions for analytical and literary writing, run by Ivy League faculty.
Essay Writing
Columbia Scholastic Press Association
Encourages excellence in student journalism and literary magazines.
Essay Writing
American Philosophy Olympiad
Essay-based contest for students passionate about logic and philosophical thought.
Essay Writing
American Foreign Service National High School Essay Contest
Challenges students to think critically about diplomacy and global affairs.
How AdmissionSight Helps You Win
Personalized Competition Roadmap
We match you with the best competitions based on your strengths and goals.
One-on-One Writing Coaching
Get personal guidance from our experts to brainstorm, refine, and elevate your writing.
Editing & Portfolio Review
Receive tailored support from our dedicated team focused on your unique story and aspirations.
Winning Submission Strategy
Hundreds of our students have earned national awards and admissions to top U.S. universities..
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Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve answered the questions we get asked the most about college admissions—so you don’t have to wait.
What service does AdmissionSight offer?
Whether you’re applying for the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition or the John Locke Essay Contest, we’ve got you covered. Our students have consistently placed as Gold and Silver Key in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition, or placed finalist for the John Locke Essay Contest. Our consultants provide 1-on-1 guidance throughout every stage of the writing process, from brainstorming original ideas and developing strong arguments to refining tone, structure, and style. We ensure each submission reflects the student’s authentic voice and stands out to judges.
Do writing competitions help with college admissions?
Yes, absolutely! Writing competition awards demonstrate intellectual curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence, making them impressive additions to any college application or resume. High school writing contests are an incredible way for students to showcase their writing prowess and pour their heart and soul onto a blank canvas. Through writing competitions, students have the opportunity to explore diverse, intellectual perspectives and social issues that pique their curiosity. Our students work with our award winning essay editors and writers on crafting together a powerful narrative to help them stand out and place in these highly prestigious writing competitions.
Which writing competitions do you help students apply to?
We assist with a wide range of prestigious national and international contests, including the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, John Locke Essay Competition, New York Times Personal Narrative Contest, Young Arts Writing Contest, and many others.
Do you provide personalized support for each student?
Yes, absolutely. Our consultants guide each student through brainstorming, developing argumentation and critical thinking, refining their writing style, formulating a compelling thesis, and preparing essays for submission to the nation’s most prestigious writing competitions. We provide detailed, line-by-line feedback, revisions, and personalized coaching to improve argumentation, clarity, voice, and overall impact without taking away the student’s originality.
What makes AdmissionSight’s writing mentorship unique?
Our consultants are accomplished writers and editors who understand what judges look for. We combine academic rigor with storytelling expertise, helping students produce essays that are not only polished but deeply meaningful.
