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05/06/2026
The preliminary round registration deadline has been extended! Congratulations to all of our qualifiers already, we can’t wait to see you for the in-person Global Championship Round June 25th - June 28th. For those of you who have not entered the competition, we would love to see your submissions and give you the chance to join us in Cambridge! For more information and guidelines visit our website.
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04/27/2026
Register for the Harvard Crimson Business Competition! The Global Round is in-person at Harvard June 25th-28th!!! For guidelines check out our website link in bio!
04/21/2026
Join us for the Summer Journalism Academy in person at Harvard or online! More info on our website!!! Link in bio!
04/15/2026
Register for HCBC today! We can’t wait to see your submissions and welcome you to campus this summer!
01/27/2026
What does it take to run a newspaper? 📰
Find out at the Crimson Journalism Summit!
Learn how to report, write, and manage a publication directly from Harvard Crimson editors and executives. Learn from professionals in the field of journalism during immersive panels. Whether you’re a seasoned journalist or just curious about the field, this summit is for you.
✨ Open to all high school students
📅 April 11-12th, 2026
📍 In-person in Cambridge OR virtual
Register today at
programs.thecrimson.com//crimson-journalism-summit
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You can’t miss this competition - especially if you’re aiming higher than “average.”
The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition gives you exclusive opportunities most students don’t get access to:
📌 Feedback from Harvard Crimson editors
📌 Free expert-led webinars and writing bootcamps
📌 Real-world prompts used in college-level writing
📌 A chance to build storytelling + critical thinking skills
📌 A global stage to showcase your voice - before college
📌 Cash prizes, mentorship credits, global recognition ,and publication.
This isn’t just another essay contest.
It’s the kind of achievement admissions officers notice.
The registration deadline is coming up - don’t wait.
Use HCRIMSON5 for $5 off.
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01/16/2026
Registration for the Harvard Crimson Business Competition is now open!
Test your innovative and problem-solving skills with the chance to attend the Global Championship round at Harvard!
Visit our website programs.thecrimson.com (link in bio) to learn the specific guidelines and begin working on your submission!
Write Your Way Into the Ivy League this season!
Join the prestigious Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition (HCGEC) and put your writing skills to the test on a global stage! 🌍
Why Join:
- Exclusive expert-led writing bootcamps & webinars
- Win cash prizes up to $8000
- Get published and be globally recognised
- Boost your college applications with a Harvard Crimson backed extracurricular
Pick from three unique prompts, Creative, Argumentative, or Journalistic, and submit a powerful 500-word essay for a shot at global recognition, epic prizes, and a serious resume boost!
Don’t wait! Register now : https://www.essaycomp.org/ (link in bio)
Use code “HCRIMSON5” for a $5 discount
01/07/2026
Think your writing deserves a global stage? Prove it.
The Harvard Crimson Global Essay Competition is live, open to all high school students - this is your chance to level up your writing, stand out in college apps, and compete with top students from around the world.
What’s in it for you?
🔹 Global recognition
🔹 A standout credential for university applications
🔹 A chance to present to an international panel of judges
🔹 Join a community of ambitious writers
Prizes: Up to $8,000, certificates, global spotlight + more.
🚨 Registration closes: February 10th
Use code HCRIMSON5 for $5 off your registration.
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10/07/2025
REGISTER NOW for The Harvard Crimson Global Case Competition! Submit your applications by October 15th, 11:59pm, for a chance to solve real business cases and build career-ready skills. For more info, click the link in our bio or visit www.casecomp.com