Mentorship Programs for High School Students

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Dive into hands-on projects that develop real expertise, and turn curiosity into momentum for the next chapter of your life.

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Outstanding Alumni Achievements

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5.5x

higher acceptance rate to US News Top 25 universities compared to national average

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90%

say their Polygence experience prepared them for college-level writing and academic discussions

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300+

platforms showcasing our students’ work—peer-reviewed journals, the App Store, Spotify, ISEF, and more.

Polygence: America’s Preeminent Research & Project-Based Learning Program

Most programs teach students to follow instructions. We teach them to think. At Polygence, you design your own projects, explore your interests, and develop the skills that set you up for a successful future, all with the one-on-one guidance of your own mentor. Our Thinking Lab takes it further, giving enrolled students a space to practice genuine thought that can’t be found anywhere else.

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Explore Our Programs

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Mentored Research

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Get matched with an expert in your field to conduct your very own research project and turn curiosity into achievement.

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Industry Training

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Learn from a real startup or non-profit founder and work on a real-world project with immediate impact.

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Thinking Lab

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Meet monthly with an active community of thinkers and learn from some of our most prolific mentors.

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Pods Group Courses

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Build your foundational understanding of some of the most popular research topics alongside peers in these group courses.

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On-Campus Academic Research

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Spend your summer doing on-campus research at some of the top universities in the U.S.

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On-Campus Career Exploration

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Get the college experience while gaining practical insight into a future career.

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Welcome students from College Transitions! Apply now to access your $100 discount on our Core Research Program.