CaseKey National High School Case Competition
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the first-ever national-level case competition for Armenian high school students, organized by CaseKey Academy – Armenia’s leading case-solving initiative.
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What is a Case Competition?
A case competition is a strategic challenge where student teams analyze a real-life business situation and propose their solution. You receive a “case” — a detailed document about a real company, its challenges, and its market — and your goal is to figure out what the company should do next. You will:
Step 1
Read and analyze a realistic business case
Step 2
Work as a team to come up with a strategic solution
Step 3
Prepare a presentation to defend your ideas to a jury
What Do Students Gain?
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Explore the business world — Experience real problem solving
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Think critically and creatively — Like real consultants and entrepreneurs
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Collaborate as a team — Build presentation, writing, and strategy skills
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Win from a Prize Pool — Compete for recognition, rewards, and bragging rights
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Build your future — Get a taste of what studying business or working in commerce is really like
Plus, real-world benefits
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Case competitions are a core part of business education at the world’s top business schools (Harvard, Wharton, INSEAD, LBS, etc.)
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Many of these schools run internal and international case teams — participation in high school competitions gives you a significant edge in future applications
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Global employers (e.g., McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte) value students with a case competition background, seeing it as a strong sign of real-world problem-solving ability
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Connect with the CaseKey network of university mentors, experts, and professional advisors. It gives you a competitive advantage in both academic settings and future professional environments.
What Do Schools Gain?
By participating in CNHSCC, your school will
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Represent your community in a national-level academic competition
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Be part of a modern, globally recognized learning format
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Offer students a taste of university-level business education
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Strengthen your students’ university applications through exposure to advanced thinking
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Show that you support innovation, initiative, and 21st-century skills
Competition Timeline Overview
School Info Sessions
To support registration, the CaseKey Academy Club will visit schools and run interactive info sessions. During these short visits, we’ll explain:
- What a case competition is
- What participation looks like
- How to apply, form teams, and succeed
Schools interested in hosting an info session can contact the organizing team
Team Registration
Teams of 4–6 students must register to officially join the competition. During registration:
- Teams submit basic info and school affiliation
- Optionally request a mentor consultation
Only registered teams will be eligible to receive the case and participate in upcoming phases
Tutorial
An introductory workshop where teams will learn:
- What a case study is
- How to approach case cracking
- How to structure a report
- How to prepare and present professionally
No prior experience is required — this session is for everyone.
Case Release
All registered teams will receive the official preliminary round case. This case will include:
- Background information on a real-world business scenario
- Clear instructions on deliverables and evaluation criteria
- Submission guidelines and deadlines
Teams will have about two weeks to prepare their written solution
Preliminary Submission
Teams write a 4–5 page report analyzing a business case. The report must:
- Identify the company’s challenges or opportunities
- Propose clear, strategic solutions
Be no more than 5 pages, including appendices. During this period, teams can schedule a 15-minute consultation with CaseKey mentors to receive feedback on their draft.
Notification of Semi-Finalists
Selected teams will be notified via email and given the next steps. They will be asked to:
- Convert their written report into a PowerPoint presentation
- Prepare to present their strategy in front of a jury
- Follow CaseKey guidelines for slide formatting and delivery
Mentors will also share optional tips for effective presenting. Separate sessions will be conducted.
Semi-Finals (Presentation Round)
Selected teams will:
- Turn their written report into a PowerPoint presentation
- Present for 15 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A with judges
Be required to wear business formal or school formal attire. Based on the results, the Finalists will be announced by December 20.
Finals – Live Case Day
Finalist teams will:
- Receive a brand new business case
- Have 2 weeks to analyze it and prepare a 15-minute strategy presentation
- Present live to a panel of expert judges
- Engage with industry professionals and CaseKey mentors
Travel support provided for teams outside Yerevan
Application Process
Team Application
One person (team lead) submits the team application, which includes:
- School name
- Team lead’s full name, email, and phone number
- Team members’ names, emails, and phone numbers
The team must consist of 4–6 members
Individual Applications
After the team is registered, each member receives a personal application link. Each participant fills in:
- Personal info (name, age, school grade)
- Short motivational answers
- Preferred language for presentation
All team members must complete their application to be eligible
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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A case competition is a team-based challenge where students analyze a real-world business situation and propose strategic solutions. You’ll receive a case file that outlines a company’s challenges, and your goal is to recommend what the company should do next — just like real consultants.
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Students currently in grades 10–12 from any school in Armenia are eligible. Each team must consist of 4–6 students, and teams must register together. No prior business or case experience is required!
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The application process has two steps:
- Team Application — One member (team lead) submits a group form that includes the school name, team members’ names, emails, and phone numbers. Apply now
- Individual Applications — After the team is registered, each student will receive a unique link to complete their personal application.
Only teams that complete both steps by the deadline will be eligible to receive the case.
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It’s preferable for teams to be from the same school — especially for coordination and school visibility.
However, if all team members are students in grades 10–12, you can still apply as an independent (non-school) team. Just make sure to:- Follow all the standard application steps
- Provide a team name and clear contact information
- Ensure every member completes their individual application
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Yes. Schools are welcome to have multiple teams participate, as long as each team submits its own separate application and meets the team composition criteria (4–6 students per team).
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Yes! Participation in CNHSCC is completely free of charge — thanks to the support of our partners and sponsors. All students and schools can join without any cost.
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That’s completely okay — most students will be participating in a case competition for the first time! The CaseKey team will host school info sessions, provide a beginner-friendly tutorial, and offer free mentor consultations to guide you at every step.
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Both languages are accepted. Teams can choose to submit and present their work in either Armenian or English, based on their preference.
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The report is a 4–5 page document where your team:
- Analyzes the case
- Identifies the core challenge
- Proposes strategic and creative solutions
You’ll be guided in the tutorial session and can book a mentor consultation to get feedback before you submit.
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- Semi-Finals: Selected teams will present their solution via PowerPoint and answer questions from a jury.
- Finals (Live Case Day): Finalists receive a brand-new case, work under time pressure, and present live in front of expert judges. It’s fast-paced, exciting, and a great real-world experience.
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- Compete for prizes from a prize pool
- Gain national recognition
- Receive certificates and awards
- Boost your university and scholarship applications
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Schools can:
- Encourage students to form teams
- Host an info session by inviting the CaseKey Academy team
- Promote the competition to parents and teachers as a valuable academic opportunity
Let us know through the registration form if your school wants to schedule a session.
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Absolutely! Teams from all across Armenia are encouraged to participate. Travel support will be provided for finalist teams coming from outside Yerevan.