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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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A Guide to the UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program

Jul 28, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

8 minute read

The Value of Service: A Conversation with John Gardezi of Edvanced Learning Academy

Jul 26, 2023

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

4 minute read

What Sets Polygence Apart from Other Research Programs for Middle and High School Students

Jul 24, 2023

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

5 minute read

Why You Should Care About Academic Decathlon

Jul 21, 2023

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

4 minute read

Why You Should Apply for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Jul 21, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

9 minute read

15 Architecture Summer Programs for High School Students

Jul 10, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

6 minute read

A Guide to the MITES Programs at MIT

Jul 7, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

2 minute read

More Than Just a Number: Showcasing Your Research Experience on the College Application

Jul 6, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Research Science Institute (RSI): Your 2024 Guide to Getting In

Jul 5, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

8 minute read

11 Best Robotics Programs for High School Students

Jun 30, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Essential Guide For the F=ma Exam

Jun 29, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

13 minute read

The 20 Best Math Competitions for High School Students

Jun 22, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Best MIT Summer Programs for High School Students

Jun 21, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

14 minute read

Top Virtual Research Opportunities for High School Students

Jun 16, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

9 minute read

Best Summer Volunteer Programs for High School Students

Jun 9, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

13 minute read

Top Summer Leadership Programs for High School Students

Jun 9, 2023

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

3 minute read

Star Formation Project Launches High School Student into Astrophysics at Princeton

Jun 1, 2023

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

3 minute read

Why a Polygence Pod Might Work for You

May 31, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Top 31 Best Writing Contests for High School Students

May 30, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Top 20 Free Summer Programs for High School Students

May 30, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Top 20 Most Competitive Summer Programs for High School Students

May 29, 2023

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