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Knowing how to write a college essay is a useful skill for anyone who plans to go to college. Most colleges and universities ask you to submit a writing sample with your application. As a student, you’ll also write essays in your courses. Impress your professors with your knowledge and skill by using these great essay writing tips.

Prepare to Answer the Question

Most college essays ask you to answer a question or synthesize information you learned in class. Review notes you have from lectures, read the recommended texts and make sure you understand the topic. You should refer to these sources in your essay.

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Plan Your Essay

Many students see planning as a waste of time, but it actually saves you time. Take a few minutes to think about the topic and what you want to say about it. You can write an outline, draw a chart or use a graphic organizer to arrange your ideas. This gives you a chance to spot problems in your ideas before you spend time writing out the paragraphs.

Choose a Writing Method That Feels Comfortable

You might have to type your essay before turning it in, but that doesn’t mean you have to write it that way. Some people find it easy to write out their ideas by hand. Others prefer typing in a word processor where they can erase and rewrite as needed. Find the one that works best for you and stick with it.

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View It as a Conversation

Writing is a form of communication, so think of your essay as a conversation between you and the reader. Think about your response to the source material and the topic. Decide what you want to tell the reader about the topic. Then, stay focused on your response as you write.

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Provide the Context in the Introduction

If you look at an example of an essay introduction, you’ll see that the best essays give the reader a context. Think of how you introduce two people to each other. You share the details you think they will find most interesting. Do this in your essay by stating what it’s about and then telling readers what the issue is.

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Explain What Needs to be Explained

Sometimes you have to explain concepts or define words to help the reader understand your viewpoint. You also have to explain the reasoning behind your ideas. For example, it’s not enough to write that your greatest achievement is running an ultra marathon. You might need to define ultra marathon and explain why finishing the race is such an accomplishment.

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Answer All the Questions

After you finish writing the first draft of your essay, make sure you’ve answered all the questions you were supposed to answer. For example, essays in compare and contrast format should show the similarities and differences between ideas, objects or events. If you’re writing about a significant achievement, describe what you did and how it affected you.

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Stay Focused as You Write

Writing requires concentration. Find a place where you have few distractions and give yourself time to write without interruptions. Don’t wait until the night before the essay is due to start working on it.

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Read the Essay Aloud to Proofread

When you finish writing your essay, read it aloud. You can do this by yourself or ask someone to listen to you read it. You’ll notice places where the ideas don’t make sense, and your listener can give you feedback about your ideas.

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Avoid Filling the Page with Words

A great essay does more than follow an essay layout. It has something to say. Sometimes students panic and write everything they know about a topic or summarize everything in the source material. Your job as a writer is to show why this information is important.

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School essay 2022 competition launched, 22 mar 2022.

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The Society and the Financial Times are pleased to announce the launch of our joint School Essay Competition for 2022.

We are seeking thoughtful and well-argued responses from sixth form students discussing the environmental costs of current consumer trends, behaviours and purchasing decisions.

Sixth form students should use FT for Schools and other sources to reference appropriate data and articles that investigate the main question and address one of the following sub-themes: the environmental cost of online purchase returns; the popularity of, and possible problems with, recycled plastics as a component of new clothing/fashion items; or the problem of e-waste, including the speed of obsolescence and replacement timescales for electronics goods. Teachers and sixth form students should read the full instructions and criteria before entering.

Students should submit a clear essay or ArcGIS StoryMap which does not exceed 1,000 words, that is well-evidenced and reaches a clear conclusion.

The winning entry will be published on our website, on FT.com (subject to the entrant agreeing to any format or other changes required by the Financial Times) and in Routes Journal . Highly commended entrants will be invited to submit their entries to Routes Journal.

Entries should be submitted online by 5.00pm on Monday 3 October.

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Geography Essay Competition.

The Minds Underground™ Geography Essay Competition is aimed at students in Year 12 (though younger applicants are welcome, as well as Year 13 re-applicants to university). The competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing skills and contribute to the climate discussion. Entrants must choose one question to answer.

Submission Deadline: 16 April 2023.

View Competition Guidelines

2023 Geography Competition Questions

‘millions in africa are poorer today because of aid; misery and poverty have not ended but increased’ (dambisa moyo). what do you think, are some societies more developed than others, should physical and human geography cease to be two distinct areas of geography.

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Sustainability case study challenge.

Choose one project / country with particularly good results in terms of sustainability / small carbon print. How is it possible? What is its potential? What are the largest obstacles to replicability?

If you were the head of the IMF, how would you advise a poor and landlocked country about development?

Migration should be banned. discuss..

Migration is leading political debates at the moment. This is because it has both good and bad effects on the host country (where they are going to) and the source country (where they have left). Try to make a balanced argument for or against migration.

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Here is an ongoing list of geography competitions for students to enter - some many not necessarily jump out as 'geography' but what's stopping your students entering science and english competitions when using a geographical theme, geography , teaching , secondary education.

Yep This is a list of geography competitions that you may want to enter with your students. There is also a further section at the end of this document for opportunities for writing from students that is not a competition. Current competitions highlighted in yellow.

Name of competition

Description of competition

The solstice prize 2022

The Solstice Prize is our annual showcase for young writers, seeking imaginative short stories and provocative poems, with prizes on offer for winners in three age groups: 7-11, 12-14, and 15-17. The 2022 theme of the Solstice Prize for Young Writers, Fight for Flight, can be interpreted in any number of ways.

UK residents living in the UK

https://writingeastmidlands.co.uk/young-writers-groups/solstice-prize/

Immerse education

Different age categories available. A range of essay titles

https://www.immerse.education/essay-competition/

Trust for sustainable living

“How can young people be better supported to thrive in green jobs?”

https://trustforsustainableliving.org/take-part/international-schools-essay-competition-and-debate

National poetry day competition

wRITE AN ACROSTIC POEM

https://nationalpoetryday.co.uk/the-lost-words-competition/

Northeastern University London Essay Competition

Our selection of essay titles engages across a broad range of humanities and social sciences topics and we look forward to receiving entries from talented and intellectually curious students who show passion and academic potential in the humanities and social sciences.

https://www.nchlondon.ac.uk/pre-university-programmes/essay/

RGS2022 Essay Competition, organised in partnership with the Financial Times

What are the environmental costs of current consumer trends, behaviours and purchasing decisions?

There are three sub-themes. Choose 1 of the themes only

A level or equivalent

3rd October 2022

https://www.rgs.org/schools/competitions/school-essay-competition/

Where, how and why

For this year’s Young Geographer of the Year competition we are asking young people where might they want to travel to, how would they get there and why there.

https://www.rgs.org/schools/competitions/young-geographer-of-the-year/2022-competition/

StationHall Hearne Hill

The theme for our fourth Stepping Into Stories Story-Making Competition is 'ALL ABOARD!' - whatever that might mean to you! A new departure? A journey of discovery? A daydream that takes you somewhere imaginary? A camel ride? A piggy back? A steam train at the fairground? A baby duckling perching on its mum? The possibilities are endless!

https://www.stationhallhernehill.org/stepping-into-stories-competition

Young Muslim writer’s Award

https://ymwa.org.uk/2022-competition-now-open/

The Geospatial Scholarship fund - Black geographers

Undergraduate Award of £30,000 to study geography or geoscience (£10,000/yr). The award can be spent on fees or maintenance.

Upper sixth - year 13

https://geospatialscholarshipfund.com/scholarships/esri-uk-and-black-geographers/

The National Competition in Food, Farming and Natural Environment 2023

'Farming is about working with the natural environment'

Opens December 2022

https://leaf.eco/education/the-national-food-farming-and-environment-competition

BBC Young reporter competition

Submit an idea for a news story

https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u97931309

Student blog competition

“UK Parliament doesn’t look or sound like the rest of the country: should this change and, if so, how?”

https://www.psa.ac.uk/student-blog-competition-2022

Christ Church Oxford

This is Geography - submit a short video entry (2 – 5 minutes at most) on a geographical issue or phenomenon that is local to you.

UK State Schools

https://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/admissions/geography-0?fbclid=IwAR16XNMh8w9yol4zqJaXRnKRwWzKTjyGLCX16eBo-VW_x36fKemTC9yBElo

Orwell Youth Prize

COMING UP FOR AIR: WRITING THE CLIMATE CRISIS

This year, we want you to think and write critically and creatively about how the climate crisis affects the people, places, and things around you. How will our impact on the environment affect the places you know? What will the impact be on human beings around the world?

22nd April 2022

https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-youth-prize/2018-youth-prize/introduction/

Geography Essay Competition.

Competition provides students with an opportunity to engage in university-level research, hone their writing skills and contribute to the climate discussion. Entrants must choose one question to answer.

Aimed at Year 12 but will accept younger submissions (from 14 years old)

Submission Deadline: 31 March 2022.

https://www.mindsunderground.com/geography-competition

British Science week

Poster competition - this year’s theme is ‘growth’

5pm on the 15 April 2022

https://www.britishscienceweek.org/plan-your-activities/poster-competition/

Primary Awards for Green Education in Schools

Various opportunities

Primary Schools

Ongoing but closing date 4th May 2022

https://primaryawards4greeneducation.org.uk/

Maggie Bowden Award

This year’s theme: ‘make the world better’

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Oxford University

Various competitions throughout the year

https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/applying-to-oxford/teachers/academic-competitions-schools-and-colleges

David W. Smith Memorial Prize

https://www.rgs.org/schools/competitions/

Young geographer of the year 2022

The Young Geographer of the Year is the Society’s annual competition which recognises the outstanding work of the next generation of geographers. With its age ranges spanning the primary years to A Level, the competition encourages thoughtful and creative answers to the competition’s theme which is set each year.

https://www.rgs.org/schools/competitions

Geographical Association photography competition

Annual photo competition

Secondary and post 16

https://www.geography.org.uk/Get-Involved-1/Student-activities

RGS and FT Schools essay competition

Different theme each year

GA WorldWise International competition

Held in a different country each year

https://www.geography.org.uk/GA-WorldWise-international-competition

Robinson College

Essay competition

TBA - Register interest here: https://cambridge.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5AXJQ8EuxUphLNA

https://www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/prospective-students/essay-prize

Warwick University

https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/schoolforcross-facultystudies/gsd/engagement/gsdcompetition/

Institute of Economic Affairs Dorian Fisher Memorial Prize

Usually announced in April

https://iea.org.uk/essay-competition/

YES competition

YES! is a competition for secondary school students dealing with global problems in the realm of economy, policy, society and environment. Your task is to identify and work on a core problem important to you. Look at all possible issues on this topic and develop a solution that has the potential to solve the problem. You can present your solution in a one-page essay or be creative with a video, podcast or something else .

This year we're asking teams of 5 students to create a solution to any of the following problems:

* Facing the challenges of discrimination and migrant integration

* How can we set Taxes, instead of Lockdowns, in order to Reduce Deaths during Pandemics?

* Paris climate targets–how can negative emissions and climate engineering help limiting temperature rise?

* Project 100% – How Can We Make the COVID Vaccination Campaign Successful?

* Sharing the Future – Growing Sustainable Communities: How can Local Networks help Exchange Information and Support Sustainable Living

* The future of aviation – Sustainable flight with hydrogen?

UK but competition to be held in Germany

18th February 2022

https://www.young-economic-summit.org/en/bridge/

Wales, Cornwall, and the South West of England.

16th February 2022

https://outreachonlineblog.wordpress.com/2022/01/06/the-big-oxplore-essay-competition-returns/

UN GLobal Social Leaders

start a social action project that contributes towards addressing the United Nations’ Global Goals for Sustainable Development.

Secondary schools

register your school and team by Monday 31 January 2022 to take part in this year's competition.

https://www.globalsocialleaders.com/ggcompetition/

Young writers Competition

Various writing competitions you can tailor to geographical ideas e.g. secondary is ‘empowered’

Various dates some the 11th Feb

https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/competitions

Ron Cooke Award

A level best NEA

Friday 26 February 2022.

https://www.rgs.org/geography/news/ron-cooke-award-2022-for-the-a-level-independent-i/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo

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THE HARVARD CRIMSON

COMPETITION 2023

Finalists have been announced!

HCGEC 2023 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

Global finalists have been announced.

What is a GLOBAL ESSAY COMPETITION?

The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition provides a platform for young, ambitious high school students to exercise their writing skills and compete with students from all over the world!

This competition encourages students to challenge themselves and explore different writing styles to ultimately strengthen their writing skills.

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Hone written communication skills and challenge yourself with university-style guidelines, while in high school.

Add a high-impact achievement to your CV/resume and/or university application.

Have your essays evaluated, and possibly endorsed, by The Harvard Crimson.

Prepare for university-style writing and expand your repertoire.

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The entire competition is held online, removing geographical barriers to entry.

Workshops and webinars will guide participants through the competition.

Represent your country and region on the global stage.

Compete and network with highly-motivated and talented students invited from every country around the world.

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Published work on the official HCGEC website.

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Generous cash prizes.

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Author of The Language of Thieves, The Written World, and more. Byron and Anita Wien Professor of English and Comparative Literature at Harvard University.

Public speaker and HarvardX course instructor on “Masterpieces of World Literature”

Harvard University professor of English and American Literature, American Studies and African American Studies.

Author of 19 books, over 50 academic articles, and essays appearing in the New York Times, Time, Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post.

Academy Award winner for Best Live Action Short Film and Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.

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Essay Competition: Ruth O’Leary

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Compass 2020 Sixth Form Essay Competition

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The Immerse Education Essay Competition is open to students worldwide of all nationalities. You must be aged between 13-18 during the summer of 2024 (for the up-and-coming 2024 Round 1), or aged 13-18 during the summer of 2025 for 2024 Round 2.

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Runners Up will be awarded partial scholarships of up to 50% to study their chosen subject with Immerse. The number of runners-up will be determined by the number of entries received, and the quality of the work submitted. Usually, around 7% of entrants receive scholarship funding to attend an Immerse programme.

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I really wanted to go to summer school this year, and so I literally was searching for summer school opportunities and Immerse is one that came up. Through this, I found out about the competition and I decided to submit an answer. Immerse was very helpful whilst I was writing my essay, especially with things like the referencing guide. When I got the scholarship email, I definitely thought it wasn't real. I was in shock, but I was also really, really happy because it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity.

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I could see that the essay competition was an incredible opportunity for international students to win a scholarship purely based on merit. More importantly, after doing some more research, I realised that the process for choosing winners was incredibly fair, that everyone would get an equal chance regardless of their socio-economic background, race, nationality, gender, etc.

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There is no downside to entering the competition. If you win, it is awesome. If you don’t win, you gained an experience. Entering the competition and working as hard as I did for it was one of the most gratifying experiences. From this competition you really get what you put into it, if you put in a lot of effort, you will be rewarded.

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Who can enter the immerse essay competition.

The Immerse Education Essay Competition is open to entries from young people aged 12-18 interested in all subjects, from Architecture to Medicine, Creative Writing to Film Studies. If participants are successful, they should be aged 13 and above before the start of their programme.

What resources do you provide to support with essay writing?

Immerse provides a full essay-writing guide which is sent to your E-mail address once you register your interest in the competition. This guide includes a full list of essay questions, our essay specification, top tips for writing an academic essay, referencing guidance, our terms and conditions and guidance on plagiarism! You can also register for our upcoming webinar, "Top Tips for Entering the Immerse Education Essay Competition" which will be held on Thursday 27th April 2023 from 5pm to 6pm UK time. You are also welcome to check out our "creative writing resources"

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If i win a scholarship, which location can i use it for.

If you win a scholarship via the Essay Competition you can use it toward any residential course in any of our locations. Use your scholarship to enrol on one of our renowned online programmes or enriching residential programmes in Cambridge, Oxford, London or Sydney summer school programmes.

Do I need to pay or enrol onto a programme to be able to enter the competition?

No, there is no entry fee and you do not need to have already enrolled onto any of our programmes to take part in the essay competition.

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The deadline for all essay entries for 2023 programmes is 4th January 2023. We'll be announcing the next essay competition for 2024 programmes soon.

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Essay competitions at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge

Essay Competitions

The deadline for the 2023 essay competitions is 6pm on Wednesday 1st March 2023. Please complete the form and submit your entry before this deadline.

The University of Cambridge seeks out students with a passion for their subject and who have investigated it outside the classroom. Our essay competitions provide students with an opportunity to engage with their interests in this way, allowing them to demonstrate their enthusiasm for their subject.

2023 Competitions

We are delighted to announce the 2023 competitions. This year we will be re-running essay competitions in Ancient World and Classics, Archaeology, History, Land Economy, and Medieval World. We will additionally be running an Architecture design competition, and a new essay competition in Economics for state-schooled UK students only. Further particulars and this year's questions can be found at the links below. Please read the competition rules and submission guidelines carefully before entering a competition.

Ancient World and Classics

Economics (for state-school UK students only - please see link for details on eligibility)

Architecture – students wishing to enter the Architecture Design Competition may find this plan of Fitzwilliam College and information on the history of Fitzwilliam’s buildings useful

The deadline for all competitions is 6pm on Wednesday 1 st March .

Competition rules

These essay competitions are exclusively for students in their penultimate year of education (Year 12 in England and Wales, S5 in Scotland, Year 13 in Northern Ireland). They are open to students in any country but submissions must be written in English.

Submissions should strictly adhere to the word limit set out in the subject brief (2500 words for Archaeology, Classics & Ancient World, History, Land Economy and Medieval World; 1500 words for Economics; 500 words for the Architecture narrative), and contain a bibliography at the end. The word count should exclude the bibliography, but include any footnotes. Each page should be numbered and contain the applicant's full name.

We understand that not all students will have previous experience of writing a bibliography, and may not have equal access to advice on doing so. We therefore include this link to guidance on how to correctly use the Harvard referencing system. Anyone who wishes to use a different referencing system is free to do so.

Students are only permitted to enter one competition and may only submit one entry to that competition. There is a strict limit of five submissions per school for each competition. If more than five students from the same school enter the same competition, a teacher from that school will be contacted and asked to select the five entries; failure to do so will result in all submissions from the school to that competition being disqualified. Please note that this limit does not apply to Sixth Form Colleges where year groups are over 1000 students in size. When submitting an essay, the student will be asked to provide the name and email address of a teacher who may be contacted in order to verify the submission.

The submission must be entirely the individual student's work and must not be submitted or have been submitted to an exam board as part of any coursework or extended essay, either in part or in full.

Submission guidelines

Anyone who wishes to enter an essay competition must complete the online form here .

Submissions can be uploaded to the online form in a PDF format. If the file size is too big to upload to the form, please email your submission to [email protected] . We can also accept entries by post. Please address postal submissions to: Schools Liaison Officer, Fitzwilliam College, Storey's Way, Cambridge, CB3 0DG.

You should receive an email confirmation after submitting the form. If you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours, please contact us at the email address below. Any technical difficulties will be dealt with on the next day, and students affected may be allowed to submit late in some circumstances.

Writing Webinars

Students preparing submissions who would like advice on essay writing may wish to seek advice from our two essay writing webinars:

The webinars are delivered by the Schools Liaison Officer - the first webinar focuses on initial planning, research, and structuring of an academic essay, while the second provides advice on how to finalise arguments, edit, and reference your essays. Please email [email protected] with any questions about this event.

If you have any questions relating to the competitions please contact us on [email protected]

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