National History Bowl

The National History Bowl & Bee is a series of local, regional and national History quiz competitions. It was founded by a former high school history whiz who wished he had a forum to showcase his impressive knowledge of History. If you love History, this is a great way to sharpen your skills and show your stuff.

How do I get stated? Click here.

How do I expand this narrative arc? If History is in your narrative arc, consider building on this interest with one of the following:

• Enter the National World War II Museum’s Essay Contest;

• See our post on getting any historical research you may have done published in The Concord Review.

• Get involved with more Civil War research through the Library of Congress website.

• If your school offers the ability to do an independent study or writing projects, consider doing a larger research project that expands on the themes you explored in your Profiles in Courage essay. Colleges love “pointy” students, and expansion on a theme will demonstrate your ability to go deep!

• Take a front row seat at World War II history when you go on this interesting tour of the battlefields at Normandy

HOT TIP: National quiz competitions are a great way to raise your profile and your knowledge level. Just be sure to supplement with other extracurriculars that show that you’re more than just a short answer whiz.