College Prep Tools and Sources for Students Studying STEM

The fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are booming. If your child can show that they are a driven individual excited to see what their future holds, they are a prime candidate for the hundreds of positions opening up every day. Perhaps the best way to prove that potential is by achieving a degree in their field of choice from a highly-respected institution such as an Ivy League.

Empowering Your STEM College Journey With Zenith Prep Academy

Zenith Prep Academy is where high-achieving middle and high schoolers come to find college prep tools to study STEM at an Ivy League or Top 50 university. We give our students the best opportunity to succeed by employing data-driven study programs that have put our Ivy League acceptance rate five times higher than anywhere else.

Preparing for a STEM Degree

STEM fields are paving the way for the future. It is evolving so rapidly that your child’s career path may not even exist yet. They can prepare to enter these new fields regardless.

At Zenith Prep Academy, we help you take your student’s dreams and make them into reality. Through a combination of one-on-one mentoring and our proven online college prep tools to study STEM, we help students master the basics of STEM subjects so they’re ready to lead the way in their university education.

Enhancing Your Child's STEM Learning Experience

The science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields are the areas with the fastest-growing career opportunities — and some of the most lucrative. College prep for these specialties may include:

Online Resources

As with healthcare and business specialties, there are plenty of online resources to find regarding any subset of STEM learning. However, navigating these resources can be a challenge: where do you start? What skills are the most important to learn first if you want to do aerospace engineering? Do you start with C++ or Python if you want to learn more about artificial intelligence? This is where Zenith counselors can work one-on-one with your child to find out where they are at and recommend the right place to begin. 

Multiple STEM Pathways

Not all STEM students are the same. Depending on whether you want to study Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Math, or some other field, the precise mixture of programs and skills that you’ll want to gain will be different. For example, a mechanical engineering student might consider investing more time by joining a robotics team while a student interested in math might invest more time in preparing for the American Math Olympiad exam. Zenith counselors can help you figure out what mixture of activities makes the most sense for the STEM pathway that you are pursuing.

Summer Programs

Specialized summer programs can be a great thing to do in the summer to get hands-on experience in your chosen field. However, in order to apply for the most competitive of these programs, you need to start building a research portfolio early. Zenith counselors help direct students toward those programs that can get them started on their research journey and prepare them for more competitive applications down the line.

Collaboration

Beyond simply having strong technical skills, colleges are looking for STEM students who have the capacity to work well with others and communicate effectively—after all, successful research and engineering firms all depend on the communication and collaboration between many different people. At Zenith we emphasize the importance of making sure that our students build their social and communication skills alongside their technical skills. 

Networking

After you build up a strong resume by competing in competitions, taking on introductory research projects, and performing well in your classes, you can start reaching out to companies and researchers to get an individual internship outside of a structured summer program. Zenith counselors can coach you on how to do this outreach effectively.

Beyond Academics — The Zenith Prep Advantage

Studying STEM subjects at Ivy Leagues can set your student up for a successful and lucrative career for the rest of their life. Let Zenith Prep Academy help your child prepare for the exciting opportunities they’ve dreamed of with our college prep programs for STEM majors.

STEM Project Ideas and Resources for High School Students

If your child is ready to study STEM at a Top 50 university, Zenith Prep Academy is waiting for them to enroll. We specialize in working with students like them and providing the resources and tools they need to complete a successful college application and degree.

Get the undivided attention and support your child deserves today. Start their STEM career when you request a consultation.