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Welcome to Nova Partnerships

Experience firsthand the authentic personal and academic development students undergo when they do what they love and create something real.

Partner benefits 

Stand out on your college apps

Showcase your intellectual curiosity, dedication to academics, and ability to engage with complex topics, all with the goal of making a meaningful impact on the world.  As you prepare for college, admissions officers want to see what drives you and how you will use that to change the world.

Work with top researchers

Collaborate with experts at the forefront of their fields - all from the top 5 US universities. You will deepen your understanding of complex subjects and demonstrate your drive to learn from the best and apply that knowledge toward making a  impact in your chosen area of study.

Cultivate your passions

Explore subjects you're passionate about in greater depth than traditional coursework offers. From the intricacies of space law to diving into cutting-edge GenAI applications, Nova allows you to push the boundaries of your learning and investigate emerging fields.

Learn advanced skillsets

From NLP to biotechnology, students acquire knowledge that can be applied to future internships and careers. This experience has also empowered students to take advanced classes, giving them a valuable head start on both academic and professional opportunities.

By the numbers

100+

Nova students

$50K+

Provided in financial aid

900+

Mentoring hours

120+

Nova mentors

Who we are

Stage 1: Learn

Learn how to conduct research, dive into the theory of your subject, and read  research papers specific to your field with guidance from your mentor.

Stage 2: Plan

Add specificity and finalize your research question. Create a detailed work plan for your research and begin putting together the papers and data sets your work will require.

Stage 3: Analyze

Learn all the essential tools and skills for your analysis, and conduct your data analysis or literature review. Refine your research question and approach as needed.

Stage 4: Write and Publish

Write your paper based on findings. Refine paper with publication expert and submit your work to research journals and competitions.

Why academic and college counselors put their trust in us

1

First, apply and talk to an admissions officer

We'll spend some time talking about your educational goals, extracurriculars and areas of passion, and your commitment to putting in the time to develop exceptional research. The program takes time - students need to be committed enough to spend 5-7 hours a week.

2

Choose your research project

We have curated a list of research topics that our mentors are experts at. We'll suggest topics that would add to your existing academic passions and showcase depth in your areas of interest.

3

We'll take it from there

We'll walk you through the steps of developing and publishing meaningful research. Our program is the most rigorous of any research program for high school students; our mentors are from the world's leading universities and have extensive publication experience.

4

Then, meet with your Nova Academic Specialist

Our team all went to Stanford, Harvard, and Yale. We'll give you tips on how to leverage your research in your  college applications. Strategies differ for every student, and we''l analyze your application holistically - from essays to activities to interviews - where we can showcase your research.   

Prefer a chat? 

We'll go over everything you need to know about Nova Research and Nova Publication. Need for information? Schedule a planning call with our team to discuss your background and ambitions.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

First, apply and talk to an admissions officer

We'll spend some time talking about your educational goals, extracurriculars and areas of passion, and your commitment to putting in the time to develop exceptional research. The program takes time - students need to be committed enough to spend 5-7 hours a week.

2

Choose your research project

We have curated a list of research topics that our mentors are experts at. We'll suggest topics that would add to your existing academic passions and showcase depth in your areas of interest.

3

We'll take it from there

We'll walk you through the steps of developing and publishing meaningful research. Our program is the most rigorous of any research program for high school students; our mentors are from the world's leading universities and have extensive publication experience.

4

Then, meet with your Nova Academic Specialist

Our team all went to Stanford, Harvard, and Yale. We'll give you tips on how to leverage your research in your  college applications. Strategies differ for every student, and we''l analyze your application holistically - from essays to activities to interviews - where we can showcase your research.