Notes on getting
published young.
Research methodology, publication strategy, and admissions intelligence, written by the mentors and Fellows who use it.
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Crimson Education vs YRI Fellowship (2027): Cost, Mentors, Outcomes
YRI vs Crimson Education compared: Crimson's research program (Indigo Research), admissions packages, prices, mentor hours, outcomes and best fit.
Indigo Research vs YRI Fellowship (2027): Cost, Mentors, Outcomes
YRI vs Indigo Research compared: tuition, the Explorer, Researcher and Innovator tiers, mentor hours, journals, timelines and who should choose each program.
Inspirit AI vs YRI Fellowship (2027): Cost, Mentors, Outcomes
YRI vs Inspirit AI compared: AI Scholars and AI+X prices, session counts, mentors, outcomes, and which program fits a first AI course or a published paper.
Ladder Internships vs YRI Fellowship (2027): Cost, Mentors, Outcomes
YRI vs Ladder Internships compared: price, aid, weekly hours, who guides the student and what they finish with, a startup project or a published paper.
Scholar Launch vs YRI Fellowship (2027): Cost, Mentors, Outcomes
YRI vs Scholar Launch compared: tuition, group and 1-on-1 formats, Faculty Advisor and TA sessions, science fair tracks, outcomes and who should choose each.
Veritas AI vs YRI Fellowship (2027): Cost, Mentors, Outcomes
YRI vs Veritas AI compared on price, mentors, session counts, field and what your student finishes with, plus who should pick each program.
Astronomy Research for High School Students: Space Science Papers
How a student can do publishable astronomy and space science research with free telescope archives: question ideas, methods, venues and ISEF categories.
Best Extracurriculars for Ivy League Admissions (2027)
The best extracurriculars for Ivy League admissions, ranked by what readers can verify, with a test to judge any activity and a plan by grade.
Broadcom MASTERS Guide: How the Middle School Competition Works Now (Thermo Fisher JIC)
Broadcom MASTERS is now the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge. How nomination, the application, judging, awards and finals week work.
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