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

Research Opportunities and Ideas

Student Spotlights

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Education and College Admissions

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Meet our Mentors

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How to Conduct and Showcase Research

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About Polygence

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HOW TO

5 minute read

STEM Research Paper Outlines: The Ultimate Guide

Mar 5, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

10 minute read

The Ivy League: How to get in (Legally)

Mar 4, 2023

Works cited

HOW TO

7 minute read

Citations and Bibliographies for High School Researchers: The Complete Guide

Mar 3, 2023

STUDENT SPOTLIGHTS

11 minute read

High School Animation Research Student Alex Selected for International Film Festival

Mar 1, 2023

HOW TO

3 minute read

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

Mar 1, 2023

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HOW TO

10 minute read

The IRB Approval Process: A Complete Guide

Feb 28, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

5 minute read

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

Feb 28, 2023

HOW TO

6 minute read

Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS): The Complete Guide

Feb 24, 2023

HOW TO

5 minute read

Skimming Articles for Research: A How-To

Feb 24, 2023

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RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

6 minute read

Environmental Science Opportunities For High School Students: Our Top 10

Feb 24, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

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

Feb 20, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

9 minute read

The Complete Guide to Requesting Letters of Recommendation

Feb 20, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

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

Feb 18, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

Advice to My High School Self: Reflections From a Graduate Student

Feb 18, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

7 Reasons Why Research Mentorship is Important for High School Students

Feb 18, 2023

HOW TO

4 minute read

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

Feb 18, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

6 minute read

How I Discovered My Passion While At Tufts

Feb 18, 2023

EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

9 minute read

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

Feb 17, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

10 minute read

How to Choose a College Major

Feb 17, 2023

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HOW TO

6 minute read

Showcasing on GitHub: The Complete Guide

Feb 13, 2023

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EDUCATION AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

4 minute read

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

Feb 11, 2023

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