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FOR HIGH SCHOOLERS:

CLASSES AND ACADEMICS

EXTRACURRICULALS

  • Best extracurricular activities based on your STEM field of interest.

  • Advice on how to build a strong activity list that aligns with your dream college.

  • Non-STEM extracurriculars that can strengthen your application.

COMPETITIONS & FAIRS

  • Most recognized and prestigious science competitions & fairs + how to prepare, register, and make the most of them.

  • Most recognized and prestigious technology competitions & fairs + how to prepare, register, and make the most of them.

  • Most recognized and prestigious engineering competitions & fairs + how to prepare, register, and make the most of them.

  • Most recognized and prestigious mathematics competitions & fairs + how to prepare, register, and make the most of them.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

  • Entry-level summer research programs, local labs in the U.S. and Canada, and university-based research opportunities.

  • Tips for brainstorming a research question, designing a research methodology, making observations, and drawing conclusions. 

  • How to conduct primary and secondary research effectively.

  • Guidance on getting published including recommended journals.

  • How to enter your research into competitions and fairs.

  • Using research strategically in your college application process.

  • How to get an internship in a local lab as a high school student — Tips on emailing professors and potential email templates.

 

 

 

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Updated lists of scholarships for high schoolers interested in STEM.

  • Prestigious scholarships for any high schooler.

  • Scholarships directed towards immigrants & first gens.

  • Tips for applying & writing scholarship essays.

 

 

 

 

 

MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS

  • National and local mentorship programs for students in STEM.

  • How to find mentors who share your interests and goals.

  • Trusted online mentoring platforms for immigrant and first-gen students.

  • The value of mentorship in college applications, academic, and personal growth.

 

 

 

 

 

COLLEGE PREP & APPLICATIONS

  • Test prep for the PSAT, SAT, ACT — tips and resources.

  • Step-by-step guidance on the admissions process in North America.

  • How to write a strong personal statement and supplemental essays.

  • Understanding the common App + different applications — and how to boost your resume.

  • Choosing majors and the finding the college that fits you best.

  • Financial aid basics: FAFSA, CSS Profile, and other scholarships.

 

VOLUNTEER & LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • Ways to get involved in STEM-related volunteering — both in person and virtual. 

  • Choosing the right STEM focused community work that fits your interests. 

  • Getting involved with STEM-based student organizations. 

  • How to build leadership experience through clubs, nonprofits, and extracurriculars.​

  • How to start your own STEM- related initiative — a campaign, non-profit or school club.

 

FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS:

NAVIGATING STEM MAJORS

  • Choosing the right college — using rankings, programs, and college environment to guide your decision.

  • How to pick the best STEM major based on your interests and goals.

  • How to transfer between majors once in college.

  • Choosing minors or certificates to strengthen your knowledge.

  • Understanding different levels of study — Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, MD, and beyond — and how to choose which one aligns best with your future.

 

SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL & IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

  • Resources for DACA and immigrant students already living in North America, including scholarships, legal aid, and college pathways.

  • Guidance for international students processing student visas.

  • Resources for undocumented students willing to pursue a higher level of education.

  • International student offices in North America and OPT/CPT info.

  • Dealing with homesickness, culture shock, and being out of one's comfort zone.

 

APPLYING TO COLLEGE AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

  • Understanding the different application forms and choosing what works best.

  • Understanding English proficiency exams and submitting your scores.

  • Learning how to translate and submit transcripts and/or supplementary documents. 

  • Universities in North America with the best support systems and financial support programs for international students. 

 

NETWORKING IN COLLEGE

  • Building strong relationships with professors --- understanding their office hours and getting mentorship when needed. 

  • Joining cultural and immigrant/international student organizations on campus or locally — popular organizations + joining requirements.

  • Well known career fairs and how to prepare.

  • Digital networking.

  • First gen and immigrant support networks.

 

RESEARCH & INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • How to find and apply to local college-level research opportunities + common research apprentice programs in North America.

  • Tips for emailing professors showcasing your interests and experience. 

  • Building a resume with limited experience. 

  • What to expect: required skills, time commitment, responsibilities, and payment.

 

POST-COLLEGE PATHWAYS

  • Graduate school — deciding to attend & best graduate schools for common majors.

  • Deciding where to go as an international student — legal and emotional factors to consider.

  • Tips for entering the workforce and highlighting experiences in college in your résumé.

 

MANAGING YOUR SCHEDULE

  • Balancing work, school, and life using planner or a calendar app.

  • Study strategies to finish multiple assignments in less time.

  • Mental health resources for managing burn-out, stress, or pressure. 

  • 'Extracurricular activities' in college and how to continue to pursue these outside interests.

 

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