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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the user experience, highlighting the platform's efficiency in matching students with suitable mentors and providing helpful resources. The staff's knowledge and the high level of customer service are frequently mentioned as key strengths. Consumers appreciate the flexibility of the service, which allows them to pursue their interests and manage their projects around their school commitments. The mentors receive exceptional feedback for their support, knowledge, and dedication to helping students grow. Reviewers also value the program's structure and the supportive environment it provides, which makes it easy to stay motivated and develop confidence in conducting independent research. The overall sentiment is that the service offers a rewarding and enjoyable experience, fostering a sense of purpose and academic growth.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The program was great for a first-time research project, and my mentor consistently gave me helpful feedback to write and improve my research paper. I initially had a very niche idea about my project,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a memorable experience it's been! My first serious science project made me realize that there's still so much to learn. I'd love to continue working with Polygence tutors on more research project... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polygence gave me an opportunity to work in a mentor-student project. It also provided an efficient way to communicate on the platform, and it did a wonderful job with matching. Every time Polygence e... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My mentor was very flexible with the timings of our meetings to make sure that progress is made in every session and that we learn something every time. My mentor also helped me in finding resources o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had no prior experience to research before Polygence. They provided helpful databases and the mentorship program made it very comfortable to go through the research experience for the first time. Wh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed working with my mentor. I learnt a lot from her and she never failed to answer any of my questions. She clarified my doubts and guided me throughout my Polygence journey.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was exceptional! Team Polygence offers great support, reaching out and when responding to questions. The mentors are incredible as well. Overall, an awesome experience. My mentor was ever... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had a Zoom interview with their Director of Admission. After that, I followed up with her—the woman who is supposed to be the director—with more questions. No response. I’ve sent her several email... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This allowed me to pursue a field I am interested in, and better my sense of what I want to do in the future. I enjoyed learning, and have learned more here than I have anywhere else.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved working with my mentor throughout this process, and I never stressed about it. He was very knowledgeable in the field and gave me a lot of useful sources and insights.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and timely communication from the Polygence staff. Excellent mentorship and internship. My 17 year old son had a very positive experience, and learned about Genetic Engineering his junior... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had such a positive experience with Polygence. From the initial call with the representative Claire, to the assigned mentor, Ethan, to the Director of Customer Success, Tyler Vitone. As the l... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

mentor was a great fit! the only strange bit of the experience was the UC Irvine class which was a bit of a black box- not much feedback or guidance on anything.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got a lot of help, guidance and support to do the research and redaction of my paper. My mentor was really helpful, giving explanations, suggestions, examples and advice during the whole process and... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience was great because my mentor, Nathanial, provided exceptional guidance throughout my project. He helped me develop and refine my essay, offered insightful feedback, and encouraged me to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Words cannot describe Polygence highly enough. As someone who has always been passionate about learning but unsure how to take that passion beyond the classroom, Polygence gave me the perfect platform... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I loved Polygence! It was self-paced, my mentor was incredible, and I got to feature it on my college applications, which has been highly beneficial.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son found the experience very rewarding and enjoyable. He found his passion through this paper and he enjoyed doing the research with his mentor

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My mentor was really good. I enjoyed working with him. He was always friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. The Polygence platform was also very helpful in keeping track of the project progress.... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The interaction and overall enjoyment really stood out. It was so engaging and fun, like discovering something fresh and exciting at every turn.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

This course was a great academic stimulus for my son to learned relevant literature and write a narrative review article. The mentor, while knowledgeable, kept changing the schedules, which led to... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall the research experience was great with my mentor. However, the price may be a little too high.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with Polygence was great. My launchpad sessions and mentor really helped me to brainstorm ideas for my project and gain insight into the valuable expertise the mentors had to mentor. My... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polygence activities kept my daughter on her toes . It gave her a sense of purpose . The experience with team polygence was cordial and informative

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I really like how polygence tried to help me through my research journey by consistently reminding and sharing some templates for advice.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ability to go hands-on with the field, I liked, while having a real-time mentor that could help me and drive me into the right path, was what made my experience in this program wonderful.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Participating in Polygence was one of the most formative academic experiences I’ve had. I appreciated the program’s flexibility, which allowed me to pursue a project that combined my interest in neur... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The mentor was excellent -- friendly, supportive, knowledgeable. The Polygence platform was also very good at keeping track of sessions and managing conversations with the mentor. The post-session fee... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support team. Always helpful and answered questions. Highly recommend

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I truly appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with seasoned professionals who had extensive expertise in the specific field of my research. My mentor demonstrated remarkable kindness and humility... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polygence offers an amazing learning experience with supportive mentors. A great platform for students to explore their passions!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was the most amazing experience I ever in doing research with my mentor, honestly the support, teaching and corrections made me do this research on a critical topic like lung cancer ablation, all... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My daughter had an excellent experience and would do it again

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good experience and exposure to High school kids.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very patient tutors, great experience, thank you!

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Company details

  1. Research Institute
  2. Career and Education Provider
  3. Educational Institution
  4. Private Tutor

About Polygence

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Polygence is a community of educators that empowers high school students to explore their true interests through mentored research. By working with expert mentors from top universities, students develop real-world skills, think critically, and gain the confidence to tackle future challenges—whether in academia, careers, or beyond.

Why should students pursue Independent Research projects?

Our students say it best—working on a research project driven by your true interests, setting your own goals, and exploring a topic that excites you is an educational experience unlike any other. It nurtures a lifelong passion for learning and builds the skills necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Beyond the transformative experience, Independent Research projects also have tangible benefits for students:

    Develop future-ready skills
    Students build essential research, analytical, and problem-solving skills—learning how to find credible sources, synthesize information, and communicate findings effectively.

    Prepare for careers of tomorrow
    From critical thinking to project management, Polygence equips students with the skills needed to excel in a variety of future academic and professional paths.

    Gain confidence in your abilities
    84% of Polygence students report feeling more confident and optimistic about their future after working with their mentor.

Mentor Match Guarantee

All Polygence programs include our Mentor Match Guarantee - if you’re not satisfied with your mentor’s knowledge or expertise after your first session, we will rematch you with a new mentor, or provide a full refund.

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4.7

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

134 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The interaction and overall enjoyment…

The interaction and overall enjoyment really stood out. It was so engaging and fun, like discovering something fresh and exciting at every turn.

11 December 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you so much for your feedback, Leticia! We’re so glad to hear you had such an engaging and enjoyable experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was the most amazing experience I…

This was the most amazing experience I ever in doing research with my mentor, honestly the support, teaching and corrections made me do this research on a critical topic like lung cancer ablation, all thanks to my mentor and polygence for their flexibility and willingness to support wholeheartedly.

4 January 2026
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you for such a thoughtful feedback, Ashwajit. It means a lot to hear how much support and guidance made a difference in your research journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polygence helped me a lot

I got a lot of help, guidance and support to do the research and redaction of my paper. My mentor was really helpful, giving explanations, suggestions, examples and advice during the whole process and even on what to do once the redaction process was done.

24 December 2025
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Gabriel! We’re so happy to hear that the mentorship and support were helpful throughout your research journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yay Polygence!!!

I loved working on my project and discovered that I love research through my project!! I was able to learn a lot about both my research topic and how to do research and analysis in general! 10/10 experience it was awesome if you’re considering doing a project with Polygence then go apply it’s such a good time you won’t regret it!!!!

note: the date of experience is wrong i did this from may to december 2025

25 December 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback, Sal! We’re so glad you enjoyed your project and found the research experience meaningful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

The program was great for a first-time research project, and my mentor consistently gave me helpful feedback to write and improve my research paper. I initially had a very niche idea about my project, which I soon found out would be difficult to achieve. Luckily, my mentor guided me along the way to find related topics that have more accessible resources yet still grabbed my attention. Overall, I am greatly satisfied with my first research project, and I probably couldn't have achieved this quality without the mentor program.

14 December 2025
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Thank you so much for your feedback, Hailey. We’re really glad to hear how your mentor helped you shape your project and grow your ideas 💫

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

My experience was great because my mentor, Nathanial, provided exceptional guidance throughout my project. He helped me develop and refine my essay, offered insightful feedback, and encouraged me to think more critically about my ideas. I felt supported at every step, and the mentorship gave me confidence in my writing and my project overall.
Polygence is doing an excellent job matching students with mentors who truly care about their growth. The program provides a clear structure, helpful resources, and a supportive environment that makes it easy to stay motivated. Communication and scheduling were smooth, and the overall experience felt personalized and thoughtful.

19 November 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Rickie. It means a lot to know you felt encouraged and confident throughout your project!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I really like how polygence tried to…

I really like how polygence tried to help me through my research journey by consistently reminding and sharing some templates for advice.

13 November 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear that the reminders and templates were helpful throughout your project!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall the research experience was…

Overall the research experience was great with my mentor. However, the price may be a little too high.

12 November 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you so much for your feedback, Ujaan! We’re happy to hear you had a great experience with your mentor and we appreciate you sharing your thoughts with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

very patient tutors

very patient tutors, great experience, thank you!

28 October 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you so much, Yvonne! We’re so glad you had a great experience with our tutors.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Polygence offers an amazing learning…

Polygence offers an amazing learning experience with supportive mentors. A great platform for students to explore their passions!

7 October 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you for your feedback, Isabella - we’re so happy to hear you had a great experience with Polygence!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible !

All these reviews are fake. I was a real customer who had an actual experience with them, and it was awful. Do not join or hire the Polygence Research Program.

1 January 2025
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Reply from Polygence

We take the authenticity of our reviews and the integrity of this platform very seriously. This individual has not been a Polygence customer, and their repeated posts are not based on a genuine experience with our program. We’ve reported this to TrustPilot’s Content Integrity Team for review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent program

Professional and timely communication from the Polygence staff. Excellent mentorship and internship. My 17 year old son had a very positive experience, and learned about Genetic Engineering his junior year which prepares him well for what he wants to study in college. Worth the cost.

22 October 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear your son had a positive journey with Polygence and found the mentorship valuable in preparing for his future studies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Polygence Experience

Polygence gave me an opportunity to work in a mentor-student project. It also provided an efficient way to communicate on the platform, and it did a wonderful job with matching. Every time Polygence emailed me, telling me that they would do something (whether it was to fix an error or reminding me about my meetings) they did it very fast and efficiently. The initial meeting I had with the admissions director was very helpful, and he was super friendly! My mentor was extremely helpful, and my showcasing specialist is very thoughtful! The staff is super knowledgeable. This is an awesome platform, and I’m looking forward to another project!

4 October 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you so much for your feedback, Tamara. We’re so happy to hear that you felt supported throughout your project and had such a great experience with Polygence :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome experience!

Polygence is an excellent platform for projects. It matches you with a responsible, engaged, and knowledgeable mentor, and provides a clear step-by-step process to guide students with no research experience.

3 October 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear the mentorship and guidance were valuable to you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was incredible!

Everything was exceptional! Team Polygence offers great support, reaching out and when responding to questions. The mentors are incredible as well. Overall, an awesome experience.
My mentor was everything I wished for and more, helping me navigate writing my first systematic review paper, and giving me advice. The writing feedback was very helpful and thorough.
I also presented at the Symposium of Rising Scholars, which Polygence holds and the opportunity and experience were phenomenal. I loved everything and would definitely recommend to the next person.

6 October 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you so much, Maya, for your kind words. We truly appreciate the effort and insight you brought to your presentation at the Symposium of Rising Scholars and are glad you had a great experience with your mentor and our team!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My mentor was really good.

My mentor was really good. I enjoyed working with him. He was always friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. The Polygence platform was also very helpful in keeping track of the project progress.

The only issue was the first round of writing feedback -- Polygence didn't tell me what format to use for my paper when submitting it for writing feedback. So, I submitted a PDF, and the reviewer seemed upset by this (going by her messages/comments to me). I had to go back, upgrade to a paid Overleaf account, and then give my reviewer access to my Overleaf document. This miscommunication could have been avoided if Polygence had given me more upfront details about the writing feedback format, etc. Even better would have been to have the format somehow integrated into the platform.

13 September 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear your mentor was supportive and that the platform was helpful for your project. We appreciate your feedback on the writing feedback process and will use it to improve clarity and make the experience smoother for future students.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great mentor and platform!

The mentor was excellent -- friendly, supportive, knowledgeable. The Polygence platform was also very good at keeping track of sessions and managing conversations with the mentor. The post-session feedback form was especially helpful in keeping track of feedback for resume-writing and recommendation letters.

14 September 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you for your feedback! We’re so happy to hear that your mentor and the platform made your experience both positive and helpful :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

mentor was a great fit

mentor was a great fit! the only strange bit of the experience was the UC Irvine class which was a bit of a black box- not much feedback or guidance on anything.

14 September 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear the mentor was a great fit. We also appreciate your thoughts on the UC Irvine class and will share them with our team to help improve the experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My son found the experience very…

My son found the experience very rewarding and enjoyable. He found his passion through this paper and he enjoyed doing the research with his mentor

13 September 2025
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Reply from Polygence

Thank you Pratiba, we truly appreciate hearing that your son found the experience rewarding and enjoyed working with his mentor!

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