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Stock Market Challenge for Fall 2025 Regular Decision Applicants

Join the Stock Market Challenge for Fall 2025 Regular Decision Applicants 

Join talented high school students across the United States who have applied to Bentley and compete in Bentley University's Stock Market Challenge. Have some fun, test your knowledge of the stock market, and win great prizes.

Challenge Overview:

  • Open to all regular decision applicants in the United States
  • Each participant receives $50,000 virtual dollars to trade
  • Registration closes on Thursday, January 30, 2025
  • The competition runs from Friday, January 31 to Friday, February 28, 2025
  • When you're ready to start, register using the button below to create a login and start trading!

Compete for the following prizes:

  • First Place: $250 Barnes and Noble Gift Card
  • Second Place: $200 Barnes and Noble Gift Card
  • Third Place: $150 Barnes and Noble Gift Card
  • Fourth Place: $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card
    (Gift cards can be used at the Bentley Bookstore and at other Barnes and Noble retail locations).

Join the Challenge
 

Getting Started: Helpful Tips

  • Start by completing the registration form and creating a username and password. After registering, you will use these credentials to participate in the challenge. (Remember to use the same email address where you received the invitation to participate).
  • Once logged in, you'll have access to your dashboard to start trading. 
  • To learn more about stocks and trading, visit the "Learn Center" tab in the top menu. You can watch videos and read articles.
  • If you have questions about how to use the StockTrak platform, visit "Tutorial Videos" in the top menu.
  • Your portfolio value will be listed below the main menu.
  • You can start trading from your dashboard or go to the "Make a Trade" tab in the menu. You can click on each company's ticker symbol to learn detailed financial information and company news.