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450 structured opportunities normalized from the source spreadsheet.

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MITES Semester

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Deadlines that deserve attention in the next two weeks.

Reach Moves

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Competitive opportunities that can create meaningful signal.

Best next move

Save MITES Semester, verify eligibility, and choose one concrete step for this week.

realistic competitivenessstrong trajectory impactgood ROI relative to effortmeaningful external validation

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MITES Semester

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Top matches

Curated from 444 ranked fits.

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Summer ProgramRollingEliteMedium effortMITES is a highly regarded access program for advanced students. It is useful if you want a long-term boost into STEM and CS.Prestige 5 · Effort 2

MITES Semester

High-achieving students from underrepresented backgrounds

70
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save MITES Semester, verify eligibility, and choose one concrete step for this week.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote4 hrs to complete
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CompetitionRollingEliteLow effortMIT-connected competitions can be a strong fit for students with ambitious ideas. It is best if you want innovation and business together.Prestige 5 · Effort 1

MIT Clean Energy Prize / youth entrepreneurship ecosystem

Innovation-focused students

70
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong entrepreneurship alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and climate tech trajectory
  • Builds climate tech and software engineering signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save MIT Clean Energy Prize / youth entrepreneurship ecosystem, then define the project or submission you would enter.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingflexible1 hrs to complete
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CompetitionRollingEliteLow effortStudents build an original app and can win recognition in their district. It is a great way to show coding skill with a real product.Prestige 5 · Effort 1

Congressional App Challenge

App builders

68
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science and entrepreneurship alignment
  • Supports your software engineering trajectory
  • Builds software engineering signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save Congressional App Challenge, then define the project or submission you would enter.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote1 hrs to complete
View details
CompetitionRollingEliteLow effortStudents create an original app and can earn recognition from their congressional district. It is one of the easiest ways to show coding skill with a real product.Prestige 5 · Effort 1

Congressional App Challenge

App builders

68
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science and entrepreneurship alignment
  • Supports your software engineering trajectory
  • Builds software engineering signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save Congressional App Challenge, then define the project or submission you would enter.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote1 hrs to complete
View details
CompetitionRollingEliteLow effortStudents can build an app about almost any topic and show it publicly. It is a smart choice if you want a portfolio piece that’s easy to explain.Prestige 5 · Effort 1

Congressional App Challenge official site

Students who like product-building

68
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science and public policy alignment
  • Supports your software engineering trajectory
  • Builds software engineering signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save Congressional App Challenge official site, then define the project or submission you would enter.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote1 hrs to complete
View details
Summer ProgramRollingSelectiveMedium effortCSSI gives new CS students a fast, hands-on introduction to programming. It is a strong choice if you want to build confidence before college starts.Prestige 4 · Effort 2

Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI)

Seniors new to CS

68
match
4
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI), verify eligibility, and choose one concrete step for this week.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote4 hrs to complete
View details
ResearchRollingRegionalLow effortBrookings provides excellent policy explainers that students can use to learn. It is best if you want a more research-driven understanding of policy.Prestige 2 · Effort 1

Brookings youth resources and policy explainers

Research-minded students

68
match
2
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong public policy alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • Fits your research preference
  • High ROI relative to application effort
Best Next Move

Save Brookings youth resources and policy explainers, then identify one mentor or research artifact you can use to apply.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingremote1 hrs to complete
View details
ResearchRollingSelectiveLow effortThis directory helps students find official neuroscience experiences without relying on random lists. It is a practical place to start when you want legitimate options.Prestige 4 · Effort 1

Official university neuroscience outreach pages

Students wanting a broad search

66
match
4
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • Fits your research preference
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save Official university neuroscience outreach pages, then identify one mentor or research artifact you can use to apply.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingflexible1 hrs to complete
View details
Summer ProgramRollingEliteLow effortMITES Summer gives students an intense academic STEM experience. It is especially good if you want support plus challenge.Prestige 5 · Effort 1

MITES Summer

Students with strong potential

63
match
5
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Strong computer science alignment
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save MITES Summer, verify eligibility, and choose one concrete step for this week.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollingin person1 hrs to complete
View details
InternshipRollingSelectiveMedium effortPATHS connects students to real scientific research at a national lab. It is ideal if you want a prestigious research environment early.Prestige 4 · Effort 2

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory PATHS

Students aiming for elite STEM

62
match
4
prestige
Why It Fits
  • Supports your software engineering and research trajectory
  • Builds software engineering and research signal
  • Fits your internship preference
  • High ROI relative to application effort
  • Strong external signal for future applications
Best Next Move

Save Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory PATHS, then tailor one resume bullet to the role before applying.

Realistic CompetitivenessStrong Trajectory ImpactGood ROI Relative To Effort
Eligibility & Dates
Grades: High School
Location: US
Start: Varies
Deadline: Rolling
Rollinghybrid4 hrs to complete
View details
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