Tag: International Students
New York Times Writing Contests · Independent Student Guide · Editorial Library
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NYT Writing Contests for International Students: Eligibility, Time Zones and Submission (2026)
Can students outside the United States enter the New York Times Learning Network writing contests? Yes. This independent guide covers eligibility for international and China-based students, how to convert U.S. Pacific-Time deadlines, the submission… Read article →
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Writing NYT Contest Entries in Your Second Language: A Craft Guide for ESL Students (2026)
A craft guide for students writing NYT Learning Network contest entries in English as a second language: the five most common ESL pitfalls, why bilingual writers hold real advantages, and a revision workflow built… Read article →
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The NYT 100-Word Tiny Memoir Contest (2026-27): How to Tell One True Story for International Students
A student guide to the NYT 100-Word Tiny Memoir Contest for 2026-27 (entries 16 September – 28 October 2026, closing 11:59 p.m. U.S. Pacific): the true-story rule, ages 13-19 eligibility, the artist’s statement, the… Read article →
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NYT Writing Contests vs. Other Essay Competitions (2025-26): Which Fits Your Goal?
How do the free New York Times Learning Network writing contests compare to long-form essay competitions and other student writing prizes? This independent guide maps the differences in length, cost, format and admissions signal,… Read article →
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Build a NYT Writing Contest Portfolio Across One School Year (2025-26): A Strategy for International Students
Entering one New York Times Learning Network contest is good; sequencing three or four across a school year into a coherent writing portfolio is what builds a real admissions signal. This independent guide shows… Read article →
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How to Prepare for the NYT Writing Contests: Self-Study vs Coaching & a Per-Contest Roadmap (2026)
There are two honest routes to a strong New York Times writing-contest entry: self-study and coaching. This independent guide compares them across the editorial, narrative and STEM contests, gives a four-phase roadmap, and transparently… Read article →
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NYT Writing Contest Word Limits and Format Rules, Decoded (2025-26): What Actually Counts
Every New York Times Learning Network writing contest is won or lost inside a tight word limit and a strict format. This independent guide decodes what counts toward the limit, how multimedia and audio… Read article →
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The NYT Summer Reading Contest: How International Students Can Enter and Win (2026-27)
The New York Times Learning Network Summer Reading Contest — listed for 2027 as Voice and Choice — moved from a weekly summer loop to three submission windows, and now accepts a short written… Read article →
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What Are the New York Times Learning Network Writing Contests? A 2025-26 Guide (and How to Choose Yours)
The New York Times Learning Network runs a year-round series of free writing contests for students aged 13 to 19 anywhere in the world, from the flagship Student Editorial Contest to Personal Narrative, STEM… Read article →