International High School Essay Contest

• The Contest is open to all college-bound, high school seniors who submit an essay application through a Chapter of the Fraternity.
• The essay must be original and neither previously published nor secured by copyright. 
• The essay must be between 700 and 750 words in length. 
• The type-written and double-spaced essay must be submitted in Microsoft Word or .PDF format.

• All submissions will be reviewed by your local Chapter (determined by your high school/home address). 
• Local Chapter Name: EPSILON XI CHAPTER 
• Send the completed essay to  Email: contact@capitolcityques.org
• For more information:       

(916) 415-8299 

1. Development of Topic /Thesis:(30 possible points) 
2. Progression:  (20 possible points)
3. Readability:    (25 possible points) 
4. Grammar:       (15 possible points) 
5. Spelling:           (5 possible points) 
6. Punctuation:    (5 possible points)