Aralia Student Award Summary
This year, the New York Times Student Review Contest received over 3,200 submissions from students worldwide! Out of 3,200 submissions, there were 9 Winners, 17 Runners-Up, and 33 Honorable Mentions. Our student has received an Honorable Mention, placing among the top 1% of all submissions. These are remarkable achievements for our students and a testament to their exceptional writing skills and dedication.
About the New York Times Student Review Contest
The New York Times Student Review Contest is a unique opportunity for students to showcase their critical thinking and writing skills. The competition invites students to take on the role of critics and write an original review on a creative expression topic that fits into The New York Times’ coverage categories. The categories include Architecture, Art, Books, Comedy, Dance, Fashion, Hotels, Movies, Music, Podcasts, Restaurants, Technology, Drama, TV Shows, and Video Games.
Entries must be less than 450 words (not including the title) and be original, meaning they cannot have been published previously. Students must submit their entries individually, and can only submit one piece of work.
Eligibility: Students ages 13 to 19 from around the world in middle and high school.
Official website of the 2023 contest: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/24/learning/our-9th-annual-student-review-contest.html
Honors and Awards: The competition features three awards: Winners, Runners-Up, and Honorable Mentions.
