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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 for Impact: These Questions Need You

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Research Opportunities and Ideas

Research Opportunities and Ideas

Student Spotlights

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Education and College Admissions

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Meet our Mentors

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How to Conduct and Showcase Research

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About Polygence

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Computer Science, Machine Learning, and Biomedicine: The Best Free Resources

Mar 1, 2023

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HOW TO

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The IRB Approval Process: A Complete Guide

Feb 28, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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How to Get Into Stanford: The Five Most Important Features of a Successful Stanford Application

Feb 28, 2023

HOW TO

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Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS): The Complete Guide

Feb 24, 2023

HOW TO

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Skimming Articles for Research: A How-To

Feb 24, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Environmental Science Opportunities For High School Students: Our Top 10

Feb 24, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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From Hong Kong to Princeton Valedictorian to Stanford Dropout to Forbes 30 Under 30

Feb 20, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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The Complete Guide to Requesting Letters of Recommendation

Feb 20, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Running by the Charles River: The Passion for Research that led me to Harvard

Feb 18, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Advice to My High School Self: Reflections From a Graduate Student

Feb 18, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Why is Having a Research Mentor as a High School Student So Valuable?

Feb 18, 2023

HOW TO

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Summer Research Programs: How To Choose The Right Program For You

Feb 18, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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How I Discovered My Passion While At Tufts

Feb 18, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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Finding Purpose and Passion in Life: A Conversation with Sheila Akbar, COO of Signet Education

Feb 17, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

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How to Choose a College Major

Feb 17, 2023

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HOW TO

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Showcasing on GitHub: The Complete Guide

Feb 13, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

4 minute read

My journey from Morocco to Princeton: Research = Me-search

Feb 11, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

9 minute read

Is Polygence Worth it: Parent Spotlight featuring Myles

Feb 10, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

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Top Psychology Competitions For High School and Middle School Students

Feb 10, 2023

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HOW TO

7 minute read

Passion Projects for High School Students: Why They’re Important and How to Get Started

Feb 10, 2023

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

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High School Biology Research Student Creates Band-aid Replacement

Feb 9, 2023

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