Want a standout project for your college application that also solves a real-world problem? A hackathon is your answer. Far more than just coding marathons, hackathons for high school students  are incubators for innovation. They are where groundbreaking startups like Figma and GroupMe first came to life. For you, it's a unique chance to collaborate with peers, transform a concept into a working prototype, and build an impressive AI project  that will electrify your resume an