
5 Interdisciplinary Research Topics for High School Students
For high school students interested in pursuing niche research topics tailored to their interests, interdisciplinary cohorts that explore innovative solutions for complex problems are the ideal way to succeed in college admissions.

What to Study to Save the World: Technology
As tech becomes more inextricable from modern life, we’ll need an increasing number of technological experts to help us navigate the future of humanity. Here’s what students can study to be at the forefront of the technological revolution.

Humans vs Machines: Intelligence, Learning, and Decision Making
How does human intelligence compare to computational intelligence? For the latest Scholar Launch webinar, we invited three of our Faculty Advisors–all distinguished professors from top universities–to explore the boundaries of artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and more.

16 Summer Research Programs for Last Minute Applicants
It’s the 11th hour for last-minute applicants! We have just a few spots left in each of these cohorts for high school students looking to earn letters of recommendation, learn advanced research methodology, and enhance their academic profiles. Apply today.

Scholar Success Story: Social Studies, Hip Hop, and Ivy League Results
Student S reached peak academic success by pursuing a unique and meaningful research topic, which demonstrated academic curiosity, and crafting thoughtful college essays that honestly reflected on her transformative research experience.

How to Choose the Right Summer Program for You
Deciding between summer schools, research programs, academic competitions, and internships is a common struggle for high school students. So, we invited the former Assistant Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago to speak with students about strategic extracurricular planning during summer break.

10 Summer Programs for Middle School Students
Extracurricular summer programs aren’t just for high school students. Middle school students can also spend their summer breaks meeting new friends, discovering newfound interests, and developing important skills.

Community Service Ideas for High School Students
High school students who participate in community service earn the two-fold benefit of giving back to the people, businesses, and organizations that raised them while building a college resume they can be proud of.

What to Study to Save the World: Law
There are many different ways for eager students with bright ideas and good intentions to make a positive impact on the world through the framework of law, policy, and advocacy.

How to Get Ahead in College Admissions This Summer
This month, we invited a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions from Yale University to talk to our students about how they can build compelling extracurricular profiles for their college applications. Check out what he had to say.