Special Programs

There are two things that make a competition essay memorable: a distinct voice and a clear sense of purpose. Students who can do both—argue with precision and write with genuine feeling—are the ones who stand out in contests like the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, the Concord Review, and national essay competitions. These are also the students who stand out in college admissions.

Forum’s writing tutors work with students throughout the full competition process: from identifying the right competitions, to finding the right topic, to framing an innovative argument, to developing the prose, to refining its style to meet the high bar these programs set. Whether a student is an experienced writer looking to sharpen their craft or an ambitious beginner discovering their voice for the first time, we help them develop skills and work that are not only competitive, but genuinely their own.