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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IEEE Conference vs Journal: Which Should a High School Student Aim For?
IEEE conference paper vs IEEE journal article for high school students: how review, timeline, length, cost and prestige differ, and which to aim for first.
Math Research for High School Students: How to Do Original Math
How a student can do publishable math research: pure versus computational and applied math, question ideas, methods, where to publish, and ISEF Mathematics.
Middle School Science Fair Guide: How to Pick a Project, Impress Judges and Advance
A step-by-step middle school science fair guide: choosing a testable question, running a fair test, the logbook, the board, the judge interview, and advancing.
Neuroscience Research for High School Students: How to Start and Publish
How a student can do publishable neuroscience research: question ideas, methods that need no wet lab, where papers get published, and ISEF categories.
Are Online Research Programs Worth It? How to Judge Value
Are online research programs worth the money? What you are paying for, how to judge a program's outcomes, the questions to ask, and when to skip one.
Research for Pre-Med High School Students: What Future Doctors Should Do
How a student aiming at medicine can do publishable research before college: clinical questions, methods without a hospital lab, venues and competitions.
Predatory Journals: How High School Students Can Spot a Pay-to-Publish Journal
How to spot a predatory or pay-to-publish journal before submitting: warning signs, a 15-minute check, fees that are normal, and what to do if you are unsure.
How Research Helps You Get Into Caltech (2027)
How research helps a Caltech application: the research paper upload, the STEM essays, faculty review, and how to present a published paper the right way.
How Research Helps You Get Into Carnegie Mellon (2027)
How research helps a Carnegie Mellon application: the three short answers, the activities list, CMU's testing rules by college, and what CMU won't accept.
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