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Is Memory A Necessary Component Of Consciousness?
Is Memory A Necessary Component Of Consciousness?
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Examining Locomotive Behavior To Classify “Moonwalker” Stalling In Drosophila Melanogaster
Examining Locomotive Behavior To Classify “Moonwalker” Stalling In Drosophila Melanogaster
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All Polygence projects start with a great idea
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What you'll learn
Grow Your Expertise
Gain experience in your topic of choice, and deepen your subject matter expertise in critical concepts.
Become a Researcher
Discover the research process and get a head start on the skills you’ll need to be successful in college.
Stay Organized Like a Pro
Our project dashboard helps you practice and build organization, time management and communications skills.
What our students say about us
97% of Polygence students say the program met or exceeded their expectations
What is research and why research projects matter
Research is a deep dive into a subject and question you're curious about. From reading up and building upon previous work to experimenting and making your own discoveries, research is an impactful way to apply your intellectual curiosity - and the real-world benefits speak for themselves.
Improved admissions odds
Polygence students report acceptance rates 2-5x the national average at top institutions
Increased scholarship awards
Polygence alumni students received $15K more in scholarships than the national average
Greater confidence
84% of our alumni say work with their mentor made them feel more optimistic and in control of their academic future
Polygence Program Bundles
Matched with a mentor
Milestone I
Project Title, Description, and Desired Outcome
Milestone II
Initial Draft of Project
Milestone III
Final Draft of Project and Showcase
Launchpad sessions
Core Program
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The Core Polygence Program
The Polygence core program consists of 10 one-on-one sessions between the student and mentor. The program is structured around 3 Milestones in addition to regular assignments to ensure students make steady progress on their project. Given the diversity of projects, these milestones are designed to be as flexible as possible to accommodate any and all types of projects.
Would you like to get a clear sense of your academic interests and explore career paths? Are you ready to get professional support for showcasing you work? Check out our program add-ons through the interactive toggles below!
Polygence and the Gifted and Talented Institute transferable credit program
We are proud to partner with the pre-collegiate Gifted and Talented Institute (GATI) at a top US research university to allow students the opportunity to apply to a research writing program for the chance to earn 3 academic credits.
How to get started
Application
Fill out our step-by-step application so we can learn about your interests and ideas!
Interview
A 30 min call with one of our Associate Directors of Admissions to get to know you more.
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