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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Why You Want to Take Online Summer Courses: Advice from Associate Dean Dr. Michelle Caron of Southern New Hampshire University

Sep 4, 2023

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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Lydia Olivieri’s Passion for Fashion History and Recreating an 18th Century Dress

Sep 1, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Everything You Should Know about the John Locke Institute (JLI) Essay Competition

Aug 30, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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12 Leadership Passion Project Ideas for High School Students

Aug 28, 2023

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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The Impact of Social Media on the Mental Health of Middle and High School Students

Aug 25, 2023

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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Why Passion is Important for Success in Work and Life

Aug 23, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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15 Arts and Humanities Research and Passion Project Ideas For Middle and High School Students

Aug 21, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Summer Programs at Harvard University for High School Students

Aug 18, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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How to Brainstorm Your Way to Perfect Research Topic Ideas

Aug 16, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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12 Architecture Passion Project Ideas for Students

Aug 14, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Why Teens Should Attend the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC)

Aug 11, 2023

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HOW TO

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How to Do Psychology Research: An Introductory Guide

Aug 9, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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15 Data Science Passion Project Ideas For High School Students

Aug 7, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Benefits of the Boston Leadership Institute (BLI)

Aug 4, 2023

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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Youssef Abdelhalim’s Journey to Becoming Passionate About Innovation and Engineering

Aug 2, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Exploring Engineering: 10 Research Opportunities for High School Students

Jul 31, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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A Guide to the UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program

Jul 28, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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

Jul 26, 2023

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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

Jul 24, 2023

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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Why You Should Apply for the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

Jul 21, 2023

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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Why You Should Care About Academic Decathlon

Jul 21, 2023

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