Set yourself apart, dive deep into your academic passions, learn from and get mentored by esteemed professors at the forefront of their field in a subject you are passionate about
As is seen in the graph below, academics is perhaps the greatest evaluating factor universities look at when assessing the candidacy of an applicant. Grades alone do not always showcase a student’s true abilities.
Partaking in a research program gives students the opportunity to hone critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning skills and have an experience not often accessible to high school students. It allows high school students to showcase their intellectual passion, dedication and potential to a particular area while learning from professional academics who have a tremendous wealth of knowledge and who are specifically chosen for their love of mentoring and ability to connect with students.