HUMANITIES COMPETITIONS
Participating in competitions can significantly enhance a student’s profile for college admissions.
Participating in competitions can significantly enhance a student’s profile for college admissions.
Well-Known Competitions
Model United Nations (MUN)
- Overview: MUN is an educational simulation of the United Nations where students participate as delegates representing different countries and engage in debates on global issues.
- Category: International Relations
International History Olympiad
- Overview: A global competition that brings together students who excel in history through challenging exams, essay writing, and a quiz bowl.
- Category: History
Philosophy Olympiad
- Overview: Encourages students to explore philosophical questions and engage in critical thinking.
- Category: Essay writing and philosophy
The International Geography Bee
- Overview: A competition that tests students’ knowledge of geography through a series of challenging questions.
- Category: Geography
Writing Competitions
If you’re considering humanities competitions and do not know where to start, Can-Star Academy provides opportunities to join teams and receive training for these competitions. Some of our popular preparation courses include:
1 Writing competition foundation course
This course is taught by experienced writers. They aim to inspire a love for writing while nurturing individual expression.
The goals of the course are:
- Engaging students in crafting compelling narratives, poetry, or essays, emphasizing clarity, coherence, and originality
- Encouraging diverse genres, from fiction to persuasive writing, instilling genre awareness
- Practicing refining editing and revision abilities, ensuring polished submissions
Competitions that draw upon the skills learned are:
01
The Bennington College Young Writers Awards
The Bennington College Young Writers Awards is an annual competition organized by Bennington College in Vermont, USA. This competition is designed to recognize and celebrate the literary achievements of young writers in various genres.
02
John Locke Essay Competition
The John Locke Institute hosts an annual essay competition designed to encourage students to engage with philosophical ideas and develop their critical thinking and writing skills. The John Locke Essay Competition is typically open to students in various age groups, ranging from high school students to undergraduates.
2. Common Core Reading Program (G8-G12)
For any humanities competition, the best way to prepare is to read in as many areas as possible. Common Core Reading refers to a set of academic standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. The course emphasizes a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn.
Instructors of the course will do guided reading with students throughout the year. 10 books in history, philosophy, science, social studies, and literature will be covered. While inspiring students to enjoy reading, the course also focuses on developing students’ proficiency in:
This course prepares students for college by developing strong analytical and comprehension skills.
Price
| Small class | One-on-One | |
| Writing competition foundation course | $50 per hour 2 hours per week, could be paired with one-on-one editing | $100 per hour |
| Common Core Reading Program (G8-G12) | $50 per hour 2 hours per week, year round Typically instructors spend 20 hours on one book. | $100 per hour |
Pricing
Small class | One-on-One | |
Writing competition foundation course | 50 per hour 2 hours per week, could be paired with one-on-one editing | 100 per hour |
Common Core Reading Program (G8-G12) | 50 per hour 2 hours per week, year round Typically instructors spend 20 hours on one book. | 100 per hour |
