FAQ

Summer Research Program

For the ScholarTrack Summer Research Program, high school students in grades 9-11 around the world are eligible to apply. No prior research experience is required.
The residential price ($7,500) includes on-campus housing, meals, and the full program experience, including lectures, mentorship, workshops, university tours, and the 3-week remote portion.

The commuter price is for students who do not stay in campus housing but still receive everything else—including dining hall meals, lectures, mentorship, workshops, university tours, and the 3-week remote experience.
The Summer Research Program is held on a college campus, where students live in dorms, attend lectures in classrooms, and have full access to campus facilities, including the gym and library. Under the mentorship of Yale and Ivy League professors, students engage in hands-on research while experiencing college life firsthand.
Students will receive mentorship from Ivy League professors, PhD researchers from top universities, and experienced Ivy League student mentors.
The Summer Research Program is a 6-week experience, including 3 weeks on a college campus, where students learn from Ivy League professors and conduct hands-on research, completing a polished research paper. They participate in lecture series, guided workshops, and one-on-one mentorship from top PhD mentors and professors. The program also includes university tours at Yale, Harvard, and MIT, hackathons, and dorm living, offering a true college experience. This program is offered exclusively in the summer.

The Online Research Program offers flexible 4, 10, or 15-week options, allowing students to conduct research year-round. With one-on-one mentorship from top university PhD mentors and professors, students develop a polished research paper on a topic of their choice. The program includes guided research workshops and structured feedback from a writing team of published researchers, ensuring a rigorous academic experience from anywhere in the world.
Yes! By the end of the program, all students will have developed a research paper on a topic of their choice under expert mentorship, gaining valuable academic, research, and writing skills in the process.
Applications open on March 1, 2025. Spots are limited, so early applications are encouraged!
Applications will close once we reach capacity, so we encourage you to apply early.
Our acceptance rate varies each summer, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. While we cannot provide an exact rate, we encourage students to apply as early as possible to maximize their chances of admission.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the sooner you will receive your notification.
The program fee is $7,500 USD, which includes tuition, housing, meals, workshops, mentorship, and college tours. It also covers the three-week remote mentorship period to help students complete their research paper.
Students gain advanced research experience, mentorship from top PhD scholars and professors, and a completed research paper, which can be submitted to colleges to help strengthen your college admission application. The program also includes workshops on college admissions, essays, and standardized testing.
Yes! After the program, students will remain connected through ScholarTrack’s strong alumni network, allowing them to continue engaging, collaborating, and staying in touch with fellow participants.
Yes! The program includes college tours of Yale, Harvard, and MIT where students can explore the campuses. We will also organize opportunities for students to speak with current students at these universities!
Yes, students will stay in the college dorms, allowing them to experience campus life firsthand. They will have access to all of the college's facilities.
Yes, students will have access to the college's dining halls, where they will receive three meals a day as part of the program while staying on campus.
No, unfortunately, the program is fully immersive, with workshops, classes, and field trips scheduled on weekends. However, if you have a prior commitment, please contact us, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Yes, we provide transportation for all field trips and have scheduled buses to transfer students from the airport to the college campus.

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Online Research Program

Middle and high school students worldwide can apply. No prior research experience is required, just an interest in learning and exploring academic research.
The online program offers flexible durations: 4, 10, or 15 weeks, depending on the level of research depth students choose.
Students will receive mentorship from Ivy League professors, PhD researchers from top universities, and experienced Ivy League student mentors.
Yes! By the end of the program, all students will have developed a research paper on a topic of their choice under expert mentorship, gaining valuable academic, research, and writing skills in the process.
The Summer Research Program is a 6-week experience, including 3 weeks on a college campus, where students learn from Ivy League professors and conduct hands-on research, completing a polished research paper. They participate in lecture series, guided workshops, and one-on-one mentorship from top PhD mentors and professors. The program also includes university tours at Yale, Harvard, and MIT, hackathons, and dorm living, offering a true college experience. This program is offered exclusively in the summer.

The Online Research Program offers flexible 4, 10, or 15-week options, allowing students to conduct research year-round. With one-on-one mentorship from top university PhD mentors and professors, students develop a polished research paper on a topic of their choice. The program includes guided research workshops and structured feedback from a writing team of published researchers, ensuring a rigorous academic experience from anywhere in the world.
These are just a few examples of the many workshops available. Students have access to a variety of research-focused workshops, including:

Introduction to Research Basics

How to Draft an Impactful Research Paper

Data Analysis & Modeling

Exclusive Ivy League Student Panel

Additional workshops are offered to enhance students' research, writing, and analytical skills throughout the program.
Yes, absolutely! Some students could start with an online research program and later attend the in-person summer program to further develop their research.
Applications are open year-round and are accepted on a rolling basis.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so the earlier you apply, the sooner you will receive your notification.
Students gain advanced research experience, mentorship from top PhD scholars and professors, and a completed research paper, which can be submitted to colleges to strengthen your college application. The program also includes workshops on college admissions, essays, and standardized testing.
The cost varies by tier (4, 10, or 15 weeks). Tuition covers mentorship, workshops, writing support, and research guidance. Pricing details are available on the program's page.
Students need a computer, internet access, and a willingness to engage in independent research. All research materials and mentor meetings are provided through ScholarTrack.
Yes! ScholarTrack provides a dedicated alumni network, allowing students to stay connected!