Nova is the premier provider of academic mentorship for ambitious high school students
Founded by Stanford and Yale graduates, Nova connects students with top-tier graduate mentors, including PhDs, JDs, and MDs, from the world’s leading universities. These mentors guide students in developing publishable research, creating patentable products, and gaining advanced technical skills.
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Nova offers multiple programs to support students in exploring their passions
Dive into AI fundamentals and essential computer science skills, building a strong foundation in transformative technology and gaining practical experience through a hands-on AI project.
Engage in advanced research and write a ~5,000-word, college-level research paper. Students learn essential research methodologies, gain in-depth knowledge in their field, and have the option to receive support for preparing their paper for publication.
Build in a passion project that makes a positive impact on your community and the world. Achieves 'patent pending' status on your novel innovation.
3 reasons why students and parents choose Nova
The best of the best instructors
Our mentors are graduate students—PhDs, JDs, and MDs—from leading universities. We exclusively hire experienced educators from the top five universities, with a mentor acceptance rate of just 15%.
A personalized approach for each student
We identify each student's areas of passion and recommend research projects they can pursue. For example, a student interested in robotics might design a prosthetic arm with an MIT PhD, while another focused on political science could research voter participation Yale JD.
All the extracurriculars you need to stand out
Everything you need—projects, research, internships, and courses—on a single platform. Explore your interests and showcase your passions through various interconnected activities, all of which tie together a compelling narrative.
Our students are successful beyond Nova
Our student alumni have received acceptances from top universities
Hear from our students
"Before Nova Scholar, I had no background in political science research. There are so many opportunities in the field, and I now know how to analyze and add to real-world political issues."
"I am grateful to Nova for this opportunity. I’ve grown as a researcher and have improved my Python. This program has laid a foundation for greater milestones"
"Nova Scholar has been a transformative experience for me. The mentorship I've received not expanded my understanding of biology and helped me develop critical thinking skills."