Mentor-guided research that produces substantive, admissions-ready work
One-on-one, mentor-guided work
Students work closely with experienced mentors, including professors and PhD candidates, from idea through final deliverable
Independent research questions
Each project is built around a student-defined question grounded in genuine academic interest and shaped to reflect college-level inquiry
Substantive analysis and follow-through
Research emphasizes depth, rigor and sustained engagement, with students expected to carry ideas through analysis, revision and completion
Meaningful academic output
Students produce substantive work - such as research papers, projects or presentations - that admissions officers can meaningfully assess
Optional publication support
When appropriate, mentors advise on revision, positioning and submission strategy for peer-review or academic publication
Built with admissions in mind
Research signals intellectual curiosity, academic maturity and readiness for advanced study, providing compelling evidence to admissions officers
Meet a few of our research mentors
Our research mentors are PhD candidates, postdocs and professors from leading research universities, supporting students in producing original, rigorous research that reflects intellectual maturity and readiness for advanced study.
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