Competition 1: Americanism Essay Contest
Grades 7-12 eligible
Prompt: 'What Memorial Day Means to Me'
Word Count: 350 or less
Deadline: December 1, 2023
Competition 2: Profiles in Courage Essay Contest
Grades 9-12 eligible
Prompt: Essays must describe an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917
Word Count: 700-100 words; minimum of 5 sources; APA, MLA, or Turabian bibliography
Deadline: January 12, 2024
Competition 3: Patriot's Pen Essay Contest
Grades 6-8 eligible
Prompt: 'How Are You Inspired By America?'
Word Count: 300-400
Deadline: October 31, 2023
Please note: The links provided below are intended to provide resources and assistance for aspiring upper-school graduates. The views and opinions of the organizations, individuals, or companies listed do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Colorado.
QUICK LINKS for College Applicants
QUICK LINKS Financial Aid
QUICK LINKS for Test Prep
Khan Academy
CLT
QUICK LINKS for Military Recruiting
QUICK LINKS Alternative Assessments
QUICK LINKS Internships and Job Shadowing
Civil Air Patrol
QUICK LINKS Non-Traditional Avenues
Rotary Youth Exchange
Fort Collins Club
Windsor Club
*Options may have limited availability for high school graduates.
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While ACA does not endorse or explicitly recommend one institution over another, the following list includes a sample of universities and departments that share our values, specializes in classical pedagogy, or otherwise stand out as institutions that honor the American classical education tradition.