Hello Students,
Here is the information for the Thomas Wolfe essay contest. Look under "Writing Competition Guidelines and Instructions" for specific requirements (500-1,000 words, etc.) and under "Polyphemus Ideas for Student Consideration" for suggested ideas. It's a broad list of suggestions and should give you some good places to start. The deadline is Saturday, September 23rd at 5pm.
Remember, this is not a requirement, but it's a great experience because it will...
*Grow you as a writer
*Expose your writing to a broader audience
*Possibly earn you a little extra cash and bragging rights
*Be useful on a college application and/or possibly useful as the base for a future college essay
Also, remember to talk with your parents if you are interested in committing to the "honors" level of work. I'm not entirely sure of the details, but I'm thinking it would consist of a few extra essays sprinkled throughout the year (like this one) and perhaps an extra novel at some point.
If you choose to participate in the contest, please let me know. I would be happy to edit/look over your essay before you submit it.
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