STEM research has become a real differentiator on college applications. But most students have no idea where to begin.

In this session, a former MIT admissions officer pulls back the curtain on what really stands out. You will hear which research experiences carry weight, how to write about your work honestly without overstating it, and what reviewers are quietly looking for when they open a STEM applicant's file.

What you'll learn:

• How to find and start a meaningful STEM research projects

• The kinds of research deliverables that actually catch a reviewer's attention

• How to write about your research in essays and activity lists

• What admissions officers notice, and what they tend to overlook, in STEM applications

• Successful student stories

Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 4 pm Pacific, 7 pm Eastern