Opportunities

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Opportunties

Competitions, honors, and national programs that help your college application rise above the rest.

Competitive programs and awards that elevate your college application.

Competitions

Organizations

Contests

Programs

Leadership

Honors / Awards

Research

Internships

STEM

Competitions & Challenges

Test your skills, earn recognition, and showcase your interests through national-level contests.

Competitions

Discover competitions in business, STEM, social impact, and more — including curated lists and guides to help you prepare and stand out.

National Organizations

Join top student organizations like DECA, HOSA, and Model UN with step-by-step guides on how to get involved and succeed.

Contests

Explore writing and art contests with updated opportunities, entry tips, and strategies to boost your recognition and portfolio.

Refine your draft with advanced writing techniques, real essay examples, and proven strategies to help your voice stand out.

Programs

Find summer and year-round academic programs with details on how to apply, who they’re for, and how to make the most of them.

Leadership

Coming Soon

Learn how to lead through clubs, honor societies, and student government with practical how-to guides and opportunity lists.

Honors &

Awards

Master the Common App Honors section with examples, formatting tips, and strategies to highlight your biggest achievements.

Build real-world skills and showcase your passions through research, internships, and STEM-based challenges.

Research

Break into research with guidance on finding mentors, cold emailing, and publishing as a high school student.

Internships

Explore internships across fields with advice on how to find roles, reach out professionally, and build real-world experience.

STEM

Coming Soon

Enter the world of science fairs, hackathons, and STEM competitions with lists, prep resources, and project-building support.