COLLEGE VIGOR
Home
College Roadmap
College Admissions
Year-by-year college checklists
>
Senior Checklist
Junior Checklist
Sophomore Checklist
Freshmen Checklist
College Lists
College Information
>
Essential College Terminology
Common Application
Fee Waivers
Early Action/Decision
Naviance
College Essay
>
Personal Statement
Supplements
Recommendations
>
Teacher Recommendations
Counselor Recommendations
Financial Aid
>
FAFSA
CSS Profile
Helpful Tools
Scholarships
>
Scholarship Highlight
Scholarships Engines/Resources
Monthly Based Scholarships
State Scholarships
BLA Scholarships
School Specific Scholarships
Demographic Based Scholarships
>
African American/Black
Asian-Pacific American
Hispanic
Undocumented Students (DACA)
visits
Holistic Admissions
College Interviews
Advisory Classes & Office Hours
SAT/ACT
SAT
>
SAT Resources
ACT
>
ACT Resources
PSAT
>
PSAT Resources
SAT Subject Tests
Test Optional Colleges
Contact
AP Exams/Transcript
Transcript
English
Math
Science
History
Foreign Languages/Classics
Electives
NEWL
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs
Sports/Athletics
Competitions/Awards
Writing Resources
Stem Competitions
Classics
History Competitions
Program Opportunities/Work
Junior Summer Programs
Boston Private Industry Council (PIC)
BLA Course Requirements
Home
College Roadmap
College Admissions
Year-by-year college checklists
>
Senior Checklist
Junior Checklist
Sophomore Checklist
Freshmen Checklist
College Lists
College Information
>
Essential College Terminology
Common Application
Fee Waivers
Early Action/Decision
Naviance
College Essay
>
Personal Statement
Supplements
Recommendations
>
Teacher Recommendations
Counselor Recommendations
Financial Aid
>
FAFSA
CSS Profile
Helpful Tools
Scholarships
>
Scholarship Highlight
Scholarships Engines/Resources
Monthly Based Scholarships
State Scholarships
BLA Scholarships
School Specific Scholarships
Demographic Based Scholarships
>
African American/Black
Asian-Pacific American
Hispanic
Undocumented Students (DACA)
visits
Holistic Admissions
College Interviews
Advisory Classes & Office Hours
SAT/ACT
SAT
>
SAT Resources
ACT
>
ACT Resources
PSAT
>
PSAT Resources
SAT Subject Tests
Test Optional Colleges
Contact
AP Exams/Transcript
Transcript
English
Math
Science
History
Foreign Languages/Classics
Electives
NEWL
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs
Sports/Athletics
Competitions/Awards
Writing Resources
Stem Competitions
Classics
History Competitions
Program Opportunities/Work
Junior Summer Programs
Boston Private Industry Council (PIC)
BLA Course Requirements
Academic/History Contests
These contests are wonderful for students who want to expand their academic expertise, or even receive numerous money as a result. If you are interested in History, I highly recommend that you apply for these contests!
Profile in Courage Essay Contest
Deadlines:
Jan 2021
Research essay about an act of political courage in history
Annual DNA Day Essay Contest
Deadlines:
March 2021
Examine, question, and reflect on important concepts in genetics
American Foreign Service Association National High School Essay Contest
Deadlines:
April 2021
Themed essay about government
US Institute of Peace National High School Essay Contest
Deadelines:
April 2021
Research essay with prompts about diplomacy, peacebuilding, government
We the Students Essay Contest
Deadlines:
April 2021
any prompt
World Historian Student Essay Competition
Deadlines:
May 1 2021
Research essay on world history
Humane Education Network
Deadlines:
May 31 2021
Animal welfare and rights
National History Day
Deadlines:
varies, but the National Contest is June 14 - 18
Months-long research paper responding to historical theme
John Locke Institute Essay Competition
Deadlines:
July 2021
Seven categories: Philosophy, Politics, Economics, History, Psychology, Theology, and Law (answer one question in one subject category)
National WW2 Museum Essay Contest
Deadlines:
Dec 2020
Essay response to prompt