These six high school students from Detroit and New York City will be taking part in our signature essay-writing fellowship.

Speaking up while learning English can be terrifying.

I resented the expectation that I lead with my trauma. But trauma is not the only thing that defines me, and it’s not the only reason I deserve to go to college.

My NYC campus is famous for its academics. It’s also an incredibly creative, supportive, and idiosyncratic place. 

I had advocated for new approaches to discipline. Then I benefitted from them.

Growing up, masculinity meant denying vulnerability. There’s a better way. 

I’m a Black American, and the truth is, there’s a lot I don’t know about my family heritage. Here’s how I learned to celebrate my story.

I am one of the thousands of NYC children who lost a parent to COVID. Here’s what I want you to know about my dad.

I chose Science Park’s International Baccalaureate program for its rigorous academics. My classmates and teachers made it an experience I’ll cherish forever.

We tackle topics like consent, gender, and self-advocacy. The goal: To destigmatize difficult conversations. 

The transfer process was time-consuming and full of disappointment. It was worth it.

My grandparents raised me as a ‘satellite baby’ in China. When I returned to NYC at age 5, I got to know my parents for the first time.

I traveled to Malaysia to teach kids about photography. Here’s what I learned.

I rarely saw faces like mine in school books or on TV. It fueled my imposter syndrome.

I am one of the thousands of NYC children who lost a parent to COVID. Here’s what I want you to know about my dad.