Mentorship supports the process, while students own the work.
This example shows the scope and structure of a typical student research project, from initial question to experimental results. Names and schools are anonymized.
Students work independently with mentor guidance.
Mentors focus on thinking and process, not providing answers.
Families are supportive and encouraging, not supervisory.
| Semester program | Summer intensive | |
|---|---|---|
| Time pattern | Weekly, alongside school | Daily, focused sessions |
| Pace | Steady and incremental | Fast-moving and immersive |
| Student effort | Distributed over time | Concentrated over short period |
| Family impact | Minimal schedule disruption | Short-term schedule focus |