Scholar Success Story: How a Young Scholar Became a Climate Advocate
This is a testimony to what’s possible when top-performing students fortify their academic profiles with strong extracurricular activities that help them stand out among their peers in college admissions.
How to Write A College Resume
Here are a handful of essential, yet often overlooked, dos and don’ts to keep in mind when writing your college resume so you can stand out among similarly qualified applicants.
9 Writing Competitions for Teens
Entering writing competitions is an excellent way for a college applicant to demonstrate their creativity, critical thinking skills, and drive. Here are 9 avenues for you to start strategizing the next few months of extracurriculars.
Fall 2025 Research Programs for High School Students
While we offer virtual research programs year-round, this fall we’re only offering our most popular cohorts and expect the spots to fill up quickly. So, get a head start on extracurricular planning and become a Scholar Launch student today.
25 Law Internships for High School Students
While many opportunities are reserved for undergraduate pre-law students and graduate law school scholars, there are still plenty of ways for students as young as rising 9th graders to explore the field of law.
What is a Passion Project?
Passion projects allow students to develop important skills while inviting them to explore their emerging identities and enhance their college applications in the process.
Scholar Success Story: International Student Conquers Uphill Battle and Earns Scholarship to Top U.S. School
The standout Scholar Launch alum for this month had his fair share of challenges. However, with the support and guidance of his Faculty Advisor and Teaching Assistant, he eventually came out on top.
5 Interdisciplinary Research Topics for High School Students
For high school students interested in pursuing niche research topics tailored to their interests, interdisciplinary cohorts that explore innovative solutions for complex problems are the ideal way to succeed in college admissions.
What to Study to Save the World: Technology
As tech becomes more inextricable from modern life, we’ll need an increasing number of technological experts to help us navigate the future of humanity. Here’s what students can study to be at the forefront of the technological revolution.
Humans vs Machines: Intelligence, Learning, and Decision Making
How does human intelligence compare to computational intelligence? For the latest Scholar Launch webinar, we invited three of our Faculty Advisors–all distinguished professors from top universities–to explore the boundaries of artificial intelligence, neuroscience, and more.