“I personally chose the iStar Research Program because it gave me the opportunity to receive full attention from professors and teaching assistants, which truly helped me gain a lot from the project. The pace of the course was also adjusted based on my understanding and knowledge. I would recommend the iStar Research Program to other students for many reasons—for example, the chance to work one-on-one with professors from top universities, and if you work hard, you might even receive a strong recommendation letter from your professor. Thanks to this experience, I was admitted to the University of Pennsylvania, and I feel well-prepared to excel in college!” Hannah

“The iStar research project is unique. This program gave me the opportunity to build personal relationships with mentors during my time as a student at Upper Arlington High School. It has been an honor to work with my professors and teaching assistants! I sincerely appreciate all the staff at iStar, who are always ready to answer any questions I have. After this experience, I am confident about pursuing a research-based major at Harvard University. Thank you, iStar program!” Becin

“The iStar research project wasn’t the first research project I participated in, but it was one of the best I’ve ever completed because it taught me how to conduct research in a thorough and clear way. My favorite part of the project was having the opportunity to learn how to write a research paper under the guidance of a professional writing mentor. I’m passionate about STEM research, and the mentors and teaching assistants at iStar truly inspired me to continue pursuing STEM research in college, just like they did. I’ve been accepted to Carnegie Mellon University!” Robin

“The professor provided a detailed explanation of data analysis, statistical research methods, how to identify statistically significant data when reviewing experimental results, and how to write formal research papers. Both the professor and teaching assistants were very attentive, ensuring that we fully understood the content of each lesson before moving on to the next topic. The teaching assistants and professors were always concerned about our progress, offering constructive feedback to ensure that the final results reached the highest level.” Vyom