Tag: Defense Day
HAWC · HIR Academic Writing Contest · Independent Student Guide
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HIR Contest vs Other Writing Competitions: Where the Defense-Day Essay Fits an Admissions Portfolio
How the HIR Academic Writing Contest compares with essay competitions like John Locke, the NYT contests and The Concord Review, what its oral Defense Day signals to admissions, and how to slot it into… Read article →
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How to Prepare for HIR Defense Day: Winning the 15-Minute Oral Defense (2026)
Defense Day is what sets the HIR Academic Writing Contest apart: the strongest writers present and defend their argument in a 15-minute oral defense. This independent guide gives the mindset shift, four concrete preparation… Read article →