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

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

15 minute read

Passion Project Ideas for High School Students in 2023

November 30, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

2 minute read

Award-Winning Projects from the Seventh Symposium of Rising Scholars

October 25, 2022

HOW TO

6 minute read

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

October 15, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

3 minute read

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

October 13, 2022

HOW TO

2 minute read

Publishing Research vs. Showcasing Research

October 13, 2022

HOW TO

2 minute read

The Importance of Showcasing your Research

October 6, 2022

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

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

September 23, 2022

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HOW TO

3 minute read

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

September 14, 2022

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ABOUT POLYGENCE

5 minute read

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

September 6, 2022

ABOUT POLYGENCE

1 minute read

Our Commitment to Social Impact

September 2, 2022

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HOW TO

6 minute read

How to Write a Research Paper as a High School Student

August 31, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

Educator Spotlight: Chelsea Harder of iD Tech

July 15, 2022

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

6 minute read

High School Research Student Netrang's Neuroscience Project with Polygence

May 4, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

Educator Spotlight: Aaron Shipp of The Ivy Edge

April 9, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

5 minute read

The Two Ps: Passion in Polygence

March 25, 2022

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

How to Stand Out to Colleges

March 1, 2022

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

College Scholarships for High School Students

February 28, 2022

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

How to Get Into College

February 27, 2022

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

5 minute read

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

December 8, 2021

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

12 minute read

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

November 24, 2021

MEET OUR MENTORS

4 minute read

Polygence Mentor Hebert Helps Student Clear Snow from His Driveway!

November 12, 2021