If I win writing competitons will colleges look at that?

Question

I want to enter a few writing contest this year because, I want a career in journalism I was hoping that someone could give me some links to legit competitions. Also if I win a few can I put that on my college transcript.

Answer 1

ummmm maybe yes most likely no

Answer 2

It was a help for me when it came time to enroll at the University of Maine.