<p>What are some well known (to colleges at least) essay contests that I could enter? I am very passionate about writing, and would like to convey this on my college application... hopefully some essay awards would convey this. any thoughts?</p>
<p>I was wondering this as well…bump?</p>
<p>Start with google searching it. There are some major free ones, but some of the bigger ones have entrance fees. Also, there are contests where you can be matched up against professional writers. </p>
<p>I think this is a dece site: [Writing</a> & Poetry Contests: poetry, prose, non-fiction, novels, short stories, flash fiction, screenplays](<a href=“http://www.proofpositive.com/contests/writecontests.htm]Writing”>http://www.proofpositive.com/contests/writecontests.htm)</p>
<p>thanks senior0991</p>
<p>Try local contests first. Ask your counselor for a list or something. Your local clubs, rotary, organizations hold small time essay contests with small cash prizes. </p>
<p>If you win those, then you’re ready to go National. It’s way too competitive up there in the National level. Try to gauge yourself first.</p>