Competition Categories

Students who compete in the local and national ACT-SO competition can compete in up to three (3) of the following categories:

Sciences

Biology/Microbiology
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Computer Science
Earth and Space Sciences
Engineering
Mathematics
Medicine and Health
Physics

Performing Arts

Dance
Dramatics
Music Instrumental Classical
Music Instrumental Contemporary
Music Vocal Classical
Music Vocal Contemporary
Oratory

Humanities

Music Composition
Original Essay
Playwriting
Poetry
Short Story (NYC only)

Visual Arts

Architecture
Drawing
Filmmaking
Painting
Photography
Sculpture

Business

Entrepreneurship