competitions
Ayn Rand Essay Competition
Write an essay on a novel by Ayn Rand
What is Ayn Rand Essay Competition about?
Ayn Rand Essay Competition is a essay writing competition organized by the Ayn Rand Institute.
The competition aims to encourage students to seriously engage with Ayn Rand’s ideas, through reflection on her profound and influential novels.
It goes without saying that doing well and receiving a prize in the Ayn Rand Essay Competition would be a fantastic boost to your student profile if you are aiming for a humanities major. It would certainly put you way ahead of most other applicants!
What work is involved?
You will need select one of Ayn Rand's novels and read it extremely carefully. You will then write an essay reflecting on themes and values presented in the novel.
Your essay will be graded according to four criteria:
clarity,
organization,
understanding
relevance (staying on topic).
Am I eligible?
Students in grades 8-12 who are at least 13 years of age are eligible. There are different chapters of the competition you can enter.
When can I apply?
The timeline of the 2024 Ayn Rand Essay Competition is currently TBD.
How will
help
Ideation: you will brainstorm and discuss your ideas with your Ariton mentor, and spend time picking the most suitable question to answer in your essay.
Expert writing training: you will work closely with your Ariton mentor to learn about different techniques relevant to your work, including improving your writing skills, building a sound argumentation to support your views, using relevant sources and more.
Mentorship: an experienced Ariton consultant with years of academic research, essay writing and debating.
Coaching sessions: from ideation to extensive review of your essay drafts, your Ariton mentor will be with you every step of the way.
Project management: there is a lot of work involved in completing the John Locke essay, and it will be your Ariton mentor's priority to ensure you stay on track.
