Intellectual Confidence
Develop the academic confidence and independence needed to shine in research projects of all kinds
At Polygence, we value:
Expert Mentorship
Receive personalized attention from an expert who can help channel their interest into a unique output
Tangible Outcomes
Share their work with a network of peers and academics across a range of professional outlets
Parent reviews
Lily's experience in Polygence can not be replicated, and certainly not within the confines of a traditional school setting. I am so grateful she got this opportunity to work with such excellent mentors. Thank you for everything. I know she will never forget this time she had with Alexis and GP
Cari Gohlinghorst
Parent of Lily Gohlinghorst
Project Spotlight
Nepotistic Hiring and Poverty From Cultural, Social Class, and Situational Perspectives
Luke's Project
with Gabor
Homelessness and COVID-19, Exploring Long Term Solutions Over Short Term Stability
Andrew's Project
with Ian
Coping During Covid-19: A Study on How Locus of Control Influences Coping Response in an Uncontrollable Situation
Isabel's Project
with Nat
When to start Polygence
Students who apply by this date have a higher chance of getting matched with their preferred mentors, as March-July is our peak application season.
Mentor spotlight
Tristan
PhD
Expertise
Climate change, data science, ecology
What topic interests you?
Search for law, physics, DNA...
Recent student reviews
My mentor expertly mixed in-depth topic knowledge with friendliness and openness to make the Polygence experience simultaneously exciting and manageable.
Academic and professional success in the 21st century requires autonomy, continual learning, and perseverance in the face of struggle. Polygence allows any student anywhere in the world to flex these muscles by engaging in rigorous independent research projects. That’s a win for students and a win for the future of education.James Kim, Former Assistant Director, Yale Undergraduate Admission
High school students who have an impressive personal project they are working on independently often impress colleges, because their commitment to a successful solo endeavor conveys initiative, self-discipline and originality.US News and World Report
Greetings from the program coordinators
Polygence is a selective online research academy dedicated to democratizing access to research opportunities for high school students. Whether you are interested in quantitative biology, fashion history or privacy law, Polygence mentors will help you explore your area of interest.
Our students come from high schools including:
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- Hong Kong International School
- Chinese International School
- Independent Schools Foundation Academy
- German Swiss International School
- Diocesan Girls’ School
- Diocesan Boys’ School
- St. Paul’s Co-Educational College
- Korean Minjok Leadership Academy
US Boarding Schools
- Deerfield Academy
- Phillips Academy Andover
- Choate Rosemary Hall
- The Lawrenceville School
California Schools
- Lynbrook High School
- Archbishop Mitty High School
- Monta Vista High School
- San Marino High School
- Saratoga High School
- Portola High School
- Henry M. Gunn High School
- Leland High School
- Los Gatos High School
- Dougherty Valley High School
- Mission San Jose High School
- The Nueva School
- The Harker School
- Futures Academy