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Jan

Five Ways Pioneer Academics Fosters Authentic Learning

January 11, 2021By
Students often doubt the relevance of a classroom education––as any teacher knows, “When will I use this in real life?” is a perennial question. Authentic learning is a methodology that educators can use to bridge the disconnect between education and “real life.” In an authentic learning experience, students address real-world problems that are personally and...
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04
Jan

Pioneer Scholar Spotlight: Yining

January 4, 2021By
“Especially during a global health crisis, I think is particularly valuable that we have the chance to have our online research guided by a professor and supervised by an organization like Pioneer.” Pioneer Scholar Yining, from Shenzhen, China, is one of a select group of students who participated in the Pioneer Research Programs twice, the...
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23
Dec

Announcing the Publication of the 2019 Pioneer Research Journal

December 23, 2020By
Pioneer Academics is pleased to announce that the 2019 edition of The Pioneer Research Journal has arrived! The publication of this edition, which is the Sixth Volume, was significantly delayed by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite that setback, the outstanding scholarship found in its pages will stand as a testament to the academic...
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21
Dec

Pioneer’s Academic Standards Ensure Student Research is Respected

December 21, 2020By
When you embark on the Pioneer Research Program, you join not only a community of Pioneer Scholars but an innovative research institute. Being a Pioneer Scholar means something because a research paper from Pioneer can be trusted and respected. Pioneer Scholars and faculty are both held to rigorous standards that allow Pioneer Academics to guarantee...
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17
Dec

Pioneer Scholar Spotlight: Ezgi

December 17, 2020By
“Pioneer showed me how to use the tools that I have and apply them to topics that I’m interested in.” Pioneer Scholar Ezgi, from Istanbul, Turkey, reached for the stars when she applied for her Pioneer Research Program. What she found was new interests, a new direction, and a new appreciation for her own capabilities....
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04
Dec

Announcing the Nominees for the 2020 Pioneer Research Journal

December 4, 2020By
Pioneer Academics is proud to announce that 120 papers authored by scholars from the 2020 program have been nominated for publication in The Pioneer Research Journal, an annual publication showcasing the most outstanding undergraduate-level research and writing generated by the high school students from around the world who participated in this year’s program. These scholars...
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01
Dec

The first four Pioneer scholars

December 1, 2020By
In 2012, before Pioneer was Pioneer, four courageous young scholars became pioneers in a new academic program that allowed high school students to do independent research under the guidance of professors from top American universities. Two students each participated in the two programs that were offered, in the fields of anthropology and neuroscience. Since then,...
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01
Dec

The first four Pioneer scholars: where are they now?

December 1, 2020By
In 2012, before Pioneer was Pioneer, four courageous young scholars became pioneers in a new academic program that allowed high school students to do independent research under the guidance of professors from top American universities. Two students each participated in the two programs that were offered, in the fields of anthropology and neuroscience. Since then,...
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25
Nov

Pioneer’s rigorous academic system provides the foundation for students’ creativity in solving global problems

November 25, 2020By
According to education reformer Sir Ken Robinson, addressing the complex problems of the modern world will require a generation of creative thinkers in all fields. “The challenges we currently face are without precedent,” he says.  “More people live on this planet now than at any other time in history…We’re facing an increasing strain on the...
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19
Nov

Looking for a Way to Treat COVID-19: Reflections on a Faculty Fireside Chat with Professor Nicole Snyder

November 19, 2020By
Professor Nicole Snyder, a long-time Pioneer mentor who teaches at Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, is very excited about a recent prestigious award from the Research Corporation for Scientific Advancement. Davidson was the only small liberal arts college to be funded through this award, and the honor stemmed from work that Professor Snyder has...
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Quotes directly from Matthew Pohl

Pioneer’s Respected Selectivity

“There are very few selective summer programs out there that emphasize research. Pioneer is one
of very few selective summer undergraduate research opportunities, and that’s something that’s
known among college admissions officers at top universities.”

Pioneer’s Leadership mindset

“I believe Pioneer’s system really prepared students for the leadership mindset.”

Credibility through academic system

“Oberlin College is considered one of the top liberal arts colleges in the U.S. If they are
partnering with an organization that provides excellent programs to students, then there’s
credibility there. Automatically.”

Watch the video

Matthew Pohl - the former associate director of admissions at
University of Pennsylvania and Wharton

The Pioneer Research Program is the ONLY global
college-credit-bearing program in which students conduct
research one-on-one with a professor online in Pioneer’s rigorous
system.

  • Foundational Research Seminars

  • Pioneer Writing Center

  • Online Library

  • Academic Oversight

Foundational Research Seminars

Pioneer offers virtual seminars on research methodologies in addition to subject sessions.

Pioneer Writing Center

Pioneer’s writing center follows the highest ethical standards in providing academic writing support to Pioneer scholars.

Online Library

  • About 400 research databases and journals.
  • Over 100,000 e-books.

Academic Oversight

Pioneer and Oberlin College jointly administer academic oversight.

  • Accomplishment Endorsed by Pioneer

  • College Credit

  • Tuition

Accomplishment Endorsed by Pioneer

It is well known that Pioneer holds the highest academic standards. Research accomplishments
through Pioneer are trusted and respected.

College Credit

Pioneer scholars earn two college credits and the Pioneer Research Program is categorized as
a college course, instead of just an extracurricular activity, on college applications.

Tuition

  • Pioneer’s tuition is 6,450 US dollars.
  • As part of its social mission, Pioneer Academics dedicates funds every year to
    need-based scholarships for students to participate in the Pioneer Research Program.
    These funds are very limited and their use is restricted to cases in which the need
    of the students’ family can be reliably accredited. Students are eligible for these
    scholarships in countries where need can be assessed or if they are part of a
    non-profit organization or an educational institution that can assess need.

Dear educator friend,

In the critical process of preparing students to transition to college, you are key. The
ramifications of your guidance are far-reaching.

The Pioneer Research Program believes that it, too, has a role to play in preparing students of special potential and passion for learning. This is a role we trust you will appreciate knowing about. Our mission is to offer a deep and otherwise unavailable opportunity to exceptionally motivated young scholars who want to learn and research at the college level and to explore their potential for innovation.

What makes Pioneer a unique deep-dive learning experience is not just the mentorship of distinguished professors. It is the rigorous quality controls developed conjointly by Pioneer and Oberlin College. Professors (must) adhere to rubrics for

1) setting learning goals;

2) syllabus development;

3) oversight, feedback and evaluation, and

4) grading standardization.

This rigorous academic system is supported by thorough admission process and a high-minded ethics code. The combination gives students an exceptional learning experience that is brought to fruition in a college-level research paper documenting their findings.

You can follow this link Pioneer’s concrete academic system to learn more about the academic system. Academic quality control and academic oversight assure Pioneer’s focus is on learning and learners, and therefore all of our practices were built upon the following principles:

No conflict of interests Pioneer’s academic ethical standards
Because of its high academic and ethical standards, the Pioneer program has earned the trust of college admissions departments and formed the basis for the ground-breaking collaboration with Oberlin College. Pioneer scholars get two college credits upon completing their Pioneer research.

Click to learn about Pioneer and Oberlin College's groundbreaking academic collaboration.

Pioneer has a rigorous admission process. Students who have genuine academic interests and are highly motivated are a good fit with Pioneer’s values. Pioneer’s founding board insisted that Pioneer commit to a professor-blind policy during the application process, ensuring that applicants have authentic field interest and correct priorities. Consequently, no information about professors is released before admission to the program. This policy is much appreciated and respected by universities. Professor-blind admission policy
On this page is the critical information needed to meet your needs.

If you have additional questions, feel free to let us know how we can help you by emailing info@pioneeracademics.com or calling 855-572-8863.

Best,

Matthew Jaskol

Founder & Program Director