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The research credential top universities actually notice.

12 weeks | A mentor from your child's field | A published paper


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Research mentorship for students looking to stand out.

Your child works with
one counselor, start to finish.

Money back

Top universities don't just want good grades. They want students who've done something with their curiosity: research, independent projects, published work.

AddedNova is a university-level mentorship for exceptional high school students. led by top academics, industry professionals, and published researchers.

Every participant writes original, publication-grade work in disciplines ranging STEM , Non-STEM and Interdisciplinary.

Your university application is your story, and it takes someone who genuinely knows your child to tell it well.

We match your child with one counselor based on personality, because the counselor they connect with is the one they'll do their best work with.

What your child gains

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Outcomes that matter for admissions

Every AddedNova student leaves with a completed research report ready for journal submission, a signed mentor evaluation for their academic portfolio, and advanced skills in academic writing.

Inside the program

Your child is guided through every stage of the research process: methodology, academic writing, data analysis, and presentation.

Dedicated expert support

They'll have dedicated mentor support from topic selection through to a finished paper, plus access to curated academic tools, guest lectures, and a network of high-achieving peers from around the world.

How AE works - and what we'd build for your child

They'll have dedicated mentor support from topic selection through to a finished paper, plus access to curated academic tools, guest lectures, and a network of high-achieving peers from around the world.

  • Bhavna

    Singapore | Economics, University of Chicago

    How can EPR laws be used in Indonesia to fight plastic pollution? Bhavna was already a strong applicant. She joined AddedNova in Grade 10 to give her profile more academic weight. Her paper on Indonesia's extended producer responsibility laws gave her something specific and well-argued to bring to her applications.

    Bhavna

    Singapore | Economics, University of Chicago

    I could always count on them to respond within 24 hours. They made me feel so secure through the whole process.

  • Aryan

    USA | Biomedical Engineering, Cornell

    Environmental and Sustainable Applications of Fungi A high performer in Grade 9 with strong extracurriculars, Aryan wanted to do something with his long-standing interest in bioengineering. His AddedNova paper was selected for presentation at the Fungi Future Project Award.

  • Maddie

    Hong Kong | Biology, Northwestern

    Nitrogen concentrations in Tolo Harbour and effects on marine life Maddie had been thinking about this question for years. AddedNova gave her the structure and mentorship to pursue it properly. Her paper was published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Bhavna

Singapore | Economics, University of Chicago

I could always count on them to respond within 24 hours. They made me feel so secure through the whole process.

Aryan

USA | Biomedical Engineering, Cornell

Environmental and Sustainable Applications of Fungi A high performer in Grade 9 with strong extracurriculars, Aryan wanted to do something with his long-standing interest in bioengineering. His AddedNova paper was selected for presentation at the Fungi Future Project Award.

Maddie

Hong Kong | Biology, Northwestern

Nitrogen concentrations in Tolo Harbour and effects on marine life Maddie had been thinking about this question for years. AddedNova gave her the structure and mentorship to pursue it properly. Her paper was published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Meet your Lead Mentor.

Dr. Mritunjay Sharma holds a PhD in Materials Chemistry from the University of Manchester and has mentored 100+ students across fields ranging from Political Science to Machine Learning to Economics. His students have published in top journals, won global competitions, and gained admission to Yale, Columbia, UPenn, and more. A fellow of UMIP, EduDoC, and NIUS, he has coached students for platforms including IRIS, St. Yau, and the CREST Award.

The top 10 papers from each cohort receive a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Sharma directly.

Ready to start?

Ready to start?

AddedNova runs in limited cohorts. If your child has ideas they want to do something with, this is how.

AddedNova runs in limited cohorts. If your child has ideas they want to do something with, this is how.