Introduction: High-Impact Finance Student Project AI in finance often feels distant reserved for banks, hedge funds, and experts. But what happens when a student steps into that world and asks, “Can I build something that genuinely protects people?” This is the journey of Merwan Santosh Indukuri , who set out to build Fraud Detect AI , a project that blends financial reasoning with machine learning to confront one of the biggest risks in modern digital payments. About the Stu

Introduction What if the extracurricular activity you choose this summer is more important than a higher GPA or an additional AP on your transcript? Every year, high-achieving students spend their summers attending camps, volunteering, and participating in generic programs, only to wonder why college decisions are still so unpredictable. The uncomfortable truth is that most summer extracurricular activity options appear identical to admissions officers. They blend together.

Introduction: AI Project That Strengthens College Applications In the world of finance, one question keeps rising: how do you teach a teenager to build something that protects thousands of people?  This project started with that curiosity. This is the story of Ishaan Indukuri, who set out to create an AI-powered Credit Card Fraud Detector  a project that blends finance, machine learning, and real-world impact. About the Student Ishaan has always been drawn to the logic of mar

Introduction: Passion Project Ideas for High School Students Every admissions office today is asking the same question: “Can this student think independently and build something real?” STEM passion projects are the easiest way to answer yes . They show initiative, problem-solving, and the ability to apply knowledge outside school. With the rise of AI, data science, and real-world STEM challenges, students now have more opportunities than ever to create projects that genuinely

Introduction A summer program  can either be a forgettable line on your résumé or the one experience that an admissions officer remembers weeks later. The difference isn't just about prestige. It is evidence. Consider this: if thousands of students attend summer programs each year, why do only a few achieve outcomes that genuinely affect admissions results? This guide explains which summer programs are effective , how elite colleges evaluate them, and why project-based, ment

Introduction What if the single factor that determines your future opportunities isn’t your GPA… but the AI skills  you start building this year? And what if the advantage isn’t held by students in Silicon Valley—but right here in New Jersey? This is a more difficult question: If every ambitious student is trying to “get ahead,” what actually separates those who get into top universities from those who don’t—especially in a world where AI programs are becoming the new admissi