Welcome to the Polygence Blog

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! We are here every step of the way to support you on your journey to discover, explore, and showcase your intellectual passions. Read on to learn more passion project best practices, research program insights, and college admissions tips and tricks!

Research Opportunities and Ideas

Student Spotlights

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Education and College Admissions

Meet our Mentors

How to Conduct and Showcase Research

About Polygence

HOW TO

7 minute read

Citations and Bibliographies for High School Researchers: The Complete Guide

March 3, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

11 minute read

High School Animation Research Student Alex Selected for International Film Festival

March 1, 2023

HOW TO

2 minute read

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

March 1, 2023

HOW TO

9 minute read

The IRB Approval Process: A Complete Guide

February 28, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

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

February 28, 2023

HOW TO

6 minute read

Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS): The Complete Guide

February 24, 2023

HOW TO

5 minute read

Skimming Articles for Research: A How-To

February 24, 2023

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

5 minute read

Environmental Studies Research Opportunities for High School Students: Our Top 10

February 24, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

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

February 20, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

8 minute read

The Complete Guide to Requesting Letters of Recommendation

February 20, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

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

February 18, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

An NYU Senior’s Advice to his High School Self

February 18, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

Research Mentorship is Critical for High School Students: 7 Reasons Why

February 18, 2023

HOW TO

4 minute read

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

February 18, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

How I Discovered My Passion While At Tufts

February 18, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

8 minute read

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

February 17, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

How to Choose a College Major

February 17, 2023

HOW TO

6 minute read

Showcasing on GitHub: The Complete Guide

February 13, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

3 minute read

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

February 11, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

8 minute read

Is Polygence Worth it: Parent Spotlight featuring Myles

February 10, 2023

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

8 minute read

Top Psychology and Neuroscience Competitions for High School and Middle School Students

February 10, 2023