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Based on our experience at some of the top research institutions, the Polygence team and community have a lot of insights to offer you on all sorts of topics!

Research Opportunities and Ideas

Research Opportunities and Ideas

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Education and College Admissions

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How to Conduct and Showcase Research

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HOW TO

7 minute read

Research on Your College Applications: How Should You Frame It?

Oct 15, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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Seventh Symposium of Rising Scholars: Polygence’s Largest Student Research Conference to Date

Oct 13, 2022

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HOW TO

2 minute read

Publishing Research vs. Showcasing Research

Oct 13, 2022

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HOW TO

3 minute read

The Importance of Showcasing your Research

Oct 6, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

Test-Optional and Test-Blind Admissions: The True Meaning in 2023

Sep 23, 2022

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HOW TO

4 minute read

Science Experiments for High School Students: How to Do Them at Home

Sep 14, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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Pro Bono Program Spotlight: Polygence x Queen Elizabeth Girls High School

Sep 6, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

1 minute read

Our Commitment to Social Impact

Sep 2, 2022

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HOW TO

6 minute read

How to Write a Research Paper as a High School Student

Aug 31, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Educator Spotlight: Chelsea Harder of iD Tech

Jul 15, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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High School Research Student Netrang's Neuroscience Project with Polygence

May 4, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Educator Spotlight: Aaron Shipp of The Ivy Edge

Apr 9, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

8 minute read

College Scholarships for High School Students: Tips & How to Apply

Feb 28, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

How to Get Into College

Feb 27, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

5 minute read

Think Research in High School is Daunting and Confusing? Think Again!

Dec 8, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

13 minute read

High School Research Student Tanisha Writes Blog on the Mental Consequences of Covid

Nov 24, 2021

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MEET OUR MENTORS

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Polygence Mentor Hebert Helps Student Clear Snow from His Driveway!

Nov 12, 2021

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Project Role Models: Jamie Margolin

Nov 2, 2021

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

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The 5th Symposium of Rising Scholars: A Celebration of 120 Young Scholars' Spectacular Research

Oct 12, 2021

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

3 minute read

Passion Project Role Models: William Kamkwamba

Sep 24, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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High School Research Student Diya Educates Us on Proper Health and Nutrition

Sep 7, 2021

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