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HIEEC · Harvard International Economics Essay Competition · Independent Student Guide
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How to Build an Original Economic Argument for HIEEC (Stop Writing the Obvious Answer), 2026
With up to 600 essays on four prompts, the obvious argument arrives many times. A repeatable method for finding an original, defensible HIEEC thesis that ranks at the top. Read article →
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Can a Grade 9 or 10 Student Do Well at HIEEC? A Younger-Entrant Strategy (2026)
HIEEC has no junior division, so grade 9-10 students compete head-to-head with seniors. Where that is an advantage, where the gap is real, and how a younger entrant should play it. Read article →
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How HIEEC Judging Actually Works: The Two-Tier Review, Explained (2026)
HIEEC is judged in two tiers: the HUEA board screens every entry, then a Harvard economics professor ranks the top 10. What each tier rewards, and how to write for both. Read article →