Liberal Arts and PBL Contest
Join top humanities and social sciences competitions to explore uncharted territories.
Challenge the limits of wisdom and embark on an academic journey.
Why Liberal Arts and PBL Contest？
Uncertain about the future development path? That's normal.
Liberal Arts and PBL Contests offer rigorous academic challenges, fostering deep exploration of humanities and social sciences while showcasing research skills and achievements.
Students engage in research, analysis, and writing, honing their methodology and writing abilities. These competitions facilitate global academic exchange, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.
Excelling here builds a professional reputation and sets the stage for future academic and career growth, empowering students to chart their developmental paths.
This Contest is best for students who:
Curious
Those with a keen interest in humanities and social sciences, driven by curiosity to explore various disciplines and topics.
Exploratory
Ideal for students who enjoy delving into new fields, challenging conventional ideas, and seeking deeper understanding.
Research-driven
Students who are willing and capable of conducting in-depth research, analysis, and paper writing to showcase their academic talents.
Global-minded
Those with a keen interest in humanities and social sciences, driven by curiosity to explore various disciplines and topics.
The Contest At A Glance:
The Concord Review(TCR)
Founded in March 1987, The Concord Review publishes exemplary history essays by high school students worldwide. With over 1,500 research papers published in 46 states and 46 countries, it remains the sole quarterly journal dedicated to showcasing secondary students' academic history papers. Many authors have included excerpts from their papers in college applications, leading to admissions at prestigious institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford, among others.
CTB Global Youth Research and Innovation Conference
Launched in 2012 by scholars from Harvard Business School and Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management, the CTB engages 10,000 high school students from over 500 schools annually. Focused on project-based learning (PBL) and interdisciplinary academic research, students present impactful innovative projects at world-class academic innovation conferences. Outstanding papers are featured in the CTB Conference Proceedings and Harvard YSA Academic Journal, with research outputs highly esteemed by universities globally.
The Conrad Challenge
The Conrad Challenge fosters purpose-driven innovation among aspiring young entrepreneurs worldwide. Students aged 13-18 engage in Aerospace & Aviation, Cyber-Technology & Security, Energy & Environment, and Health & Nutrition, applying science, technology, and innovation to solve global problems. With step-by-step guidance and industry support, the Challenge cultivates collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills, shaping a 21st-century workforce prepared for success.
National History Day
National History Day (NHD) is the most influential historical research academic event for middle school students in the United States. This academic activity is a historical research academic activity for students in grades 4 to 12. It is an academic activity aimed at improving students' critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, research and reading and writing skills, and developing self-esteem and confidence in historical research and skill .
In this contest you will...
Select topic
- The supervisor will design the topic according to the student's academic level
- The content of the topic will ensure innovation and feasibility
Planning progress
- Customized study schedules by dedicated supervisors
- Live one-on-one research from tutor to student
- Duration is 1-2 hours once a week
Capability Enhancement
- Specialized subject training efficiently improves academic ability
- Writing and speaking training to improve comprehensive quality ability
FAQ
Q1: Who may submit papers to The Concord Review?
A1: You may submit a history research paper to The Concord Review if you completed the paper before finishing secondary school and you have not yet enrolled in a college or university. You must be the sole author. The paper must be in English and may not have been previously published except in a publication of a secondary school that you attended. Public school, private school, and home school students are all eligible.
Q2: Must papers submitted to The Concord Review be about United States History?
A2: We welcome papers on any historical topic (ancient or modern, domestic or foreign. See our issues index or our online sample essays for examples of the types of essays that have been written in the past.
Q3：Do I need to be a subscriber to TCR journal to submit a paper?
A3: No. Just choose an Author membership from the choices on the submit page. Each Author membership includes a 1-year subscription to TCR, either eBook or Print, or both. Fees vary by type and your location (USA or international).
Q4: How to Participate CTB？
A4: 1.Register for CTB 2.Complete the project 3.Submit the paper 4.National Conference
Participation Requirements:
Participants must be high school students in grades 9 through 12. There are no age or nationality restrictions. All participants must have parent/guardian permission to participate.
CTB is a bilingual competition with both Chinese and English tracks. Chinese proficiency is NOT a requirement for participation forinternational teams.
Modules and assignment requirements will be available in both languages and all deliverables can be submitted in either English or Chinese.
CTB is a team challenge and all participants must compete as part of a team. Teams can range from 1-10 members. The registration fee is 215 USD (1,490 RMB) per person and includes academic tutoring resources, copyright fees, website and online tutoring tools provided before the CTB National Conference, as well as the review, feedback, and guidance on participants' process-oriented academic research results by expert scholars.
Q5：What are the entry requirements and topics selected for The Conrad Challenge?
A5: Each team of 2-5 members (13-18 years old) is divided into middle school and high school groups. The team members will work together to complete the process of finding and defining a problem, brainstorming innovative ideas, creating a business plan, and participating in a live presentation and defense together.
Conrad has set up four areas as innovation directions: aviation and aerospace, internet technology and security, energy and environment, and health and nutrition.