Learn more about the Solomon Research Program by reviewing these Frequently Asked Questions.<\/p>\n
Once you’ve satisfied your curiosity, we encourage you to fill out our application form. We’ll collect some basic information and schedule a consultation where you can get any remaining questions answered.<\/p>\n
No. Enrollment in the Solomon Research Scholars Program is limited to high school students who have signed up for a premium 8th-grade, freshman, sophomore, or junior coaching package from Solomon Admissions.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tIs the Solomon Research Scholars Program selective?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Since college-level academic research in high school requires a certain level of academic aptitude, our team must evaluate your child’s transcript and test scores to determine if he or she would be able to comfortably finish the program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow long is the program and what is the time commitment?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t The Solomon Research Scholars Program is a 10-week program with weekly one-on-one meetings with a PhD research advisor over the course of 10 weeks. Students are expected to dedicate at least 60 hours to the research project, including research, reading, analysis, and writing (minimum time commitment of 6 hours per week over 10 weeks).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tIs the Solomon Research Scholars Program held during the summer or during the academic school year?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Unlike other high school research programs, the Solomon Research Scholars Program can be started at any time in accordance with the student’s schedule. This can mean a start date during the academic school year or during the summer. There are no date cutoffs for enrolling in the program.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWhat are the requirements for admission to the Solomon Research Scholars Program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Solomon Research Scholars Program is open to students who:\n Are currently in high school and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Who have enrolled in a premium 8th grade, freshman, sophomore, or junior coaching package with Solomon and<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Who have strong grades and test scores<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\tIs prior research or coursework required to participate in the program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t No prior research experience is required, and students do not need to have taken prior coursework in their field of research.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAt the end of the Solomon Research Scholars Program, what do students get from the program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Students will leave the program with a college-level research paper and corresponding research abstract which they can submit as supplements to their college application. Students will also receive a grade report and short evaluation from their PhD research advisor.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tDo students own the intellectual property rights for their research project?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Absolutely. Students retain intellectual property rights on their research project and paper.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tDo I need to have a research topic selected before I apply?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t No. Most students who participate in the Solomon Research Scholars Program have no idea what research topic they want to explore. Our PhD research advisors will spend the first three sessions of the program brainstorming and narrowing down the research topic.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow does assignment to a research advisor work?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Once your college admissions consultant selects the most optimal academic field for your child to conduct research in, your child will be assigned to a PhD research advisor with graduate school experience in that academic discipline.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tIs this a STEM-only program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t No. We provide research opportunities in all different fields including the humanities.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tHow often will I meet with my research advisor?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t Students will meet with their PhD research advisor one-on-one for an hour, once a week, for 10 weeks.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tIs there an application deadline for the Solomon Research Scholars Program?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t No. Unlike other high school research programs that have 3-4 application deadlines a year, students can start the Solomon Research Scholars Program at any time, including during the academic school year.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tWill I get a recommendation letter from my research advisor?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t This will be up to your research advisor, but in general, our PhD research advisors are not obligated to write our students recommendation letters and generally only do so when the student’s performance on the research paper was stellar. All research advisors, at the end of the program, will assign a grade to your student’s research paper and write a short evaluation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\tCan students write multiple independent research papers through the Solomon Research Scholars Program, or are they limited to just one research project?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tExpand<\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t There is no limit on the number of research papers a student can enroll for. After completing the first research project, students can enroll for a second or even a third research project. In fact, students who write multiple research papers in the same academic area are given higher marks for intellectual vitality when applying to elite colleges.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Solomon Research Program FAQs Learn more about the Solomon Research Program by reviewing these Frequently Asked Questions. Once you’ve satisfied your curiosity, we encourage you to fill out our application form. 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