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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Data Science Research for High School Students: From Dataset to Paper
How a student can do publishable data science research: question-first projects, free datasets, the rigor reviewers check, where to publish, and competitions.
Does a High School Publication Help College Admissions? An Honest Answer for Families
Does a high school research publication help college admissions? When it helps a lot, when it barely matters, common myths, and how to make it count.
Economics Research for High School Students: Finance and Econ Papers
How a student can do publishable economics and finance research: question ideas, methods like event studies, free data, where to publish, and competitions.
Engineering and Robotics Research for High School Students
How a student can turn an engineering or robotics build into publishable research: questions, methods, simulation tools, where to publish, and ISEF categories.
First Author vs Co-Author: What It Means for a High School Student's Research
First author vs co-author for high school students: what each means, why first authorship carries more weight in admissions, and how to earn it fairly.
How to Get Into Harvard With Research: A Parent Guide
How research fits a Harvard application: the activities list, the Harvard Questions, supplementary materials, extra letters and the timeline to finish.
How to Pay for a Research Program: Plans, Aid, Free Options
How to pay for a research program: what programs cost, payment plans, scholarships and need-based aid, free options, and awards that pay back.
How to Publish in Springer as a High School Student: Venues, Process, Timeline
How to publish in Springer as a high school student: which proceedings and journals fit, how review works, formatting rules, the timeline, and the costs.
How to Stand Out in Ivy League Applications (2027)
How to stand out in Ivy League applications when every applicant has top grades: what readers notice in each section and how to build proof they can verify.
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