"Do you feel U.S. high schools support the academic, social needs and interests of today’s students well? Why or why not?"

Answer this question with your essay and you could receive a cash prize of $100.

To participate you must be a student aged 14 to 18 and write and submit an original 500-700 word essay answering the question above.

Also fill in and return the application form below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please see the rules for completing and submitting essay. The application should be submitted with essay.

Click here to download the essay contest form & rules.

The deadline for this contest is Friday, May 5, 2006. All essays and signed application forms must be received and/or postmarked by that date. There will be no exceptions.