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If you want to pursue science after high school, it takes more than a high GPA to stand out. Top-tier colleges review thousands of applications and often look beyond academic merit to make decisions. So
Neuroscience is a field brimming with potential, where each new discovery brings us closer to unlocking the mysteries of the human brain and spinal cord. If you’re passionate about understanding how the brain influences human
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Every ambitious high school student wants their college application to stand out. You can take AP classes, join summer programs and fill your resume with activities. But thousands of others do as well. What sets
Pioneer Academics gives high school students the chance to conduct original, authentic research with top university professors. This is made possible through Pioneer’s unique academic system. The Pioneer Writing Center is an essential piece of
When Anxing (China, psychology, 2020), began her research paper on the occupational burnout of long-haul truck drivers in her native country, she could not find any data that was relevant to her paper. So she
Pioneer scholars researching computer science explore the nature of algorithms and their applications. Using tools such as modeling, machine learning, coding languages, and other technology-based methods, Pioneer scholars either seek solutions to meaningful problems or
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