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Nova Scholar guarantees outcomes: students launch AI apps, file patents, and submit research papers with Ivy League mentorship.
When parents invest in academic enrichment, the question is simple: What will my child actually accomplish? At Nova Scholar, we believe education should lead to measurable outcomes that prepare students for college, careers, and life. That is why our two flagship pathways, the Nova AI Product Launch program and the Nova Research program, come with clear, outcome-driven guarantees for students who complete their assignments and milestones.
Students do not just learn theory. They graduate with portfolio-ready results that help them stand out on applications and open doors to scholarships, internships, and selective programs.
Many programs promise exposure, but exposure alone does not win competitions, build confidence, or move the needle in admissions. Families need real accomplishments they can point to: an app live in the app store or online, “Patent Pending” protection for an invention, or a completed research paper submitted to a journal.
This is what makes Nova Scholar different. With mentorship from Ivy League and top-university mentors combined with a structured, project-based approach, students finish with tangible deliverables, not just another line on a resume.
For example, one student launched a volunteer-matching app that is now used by a local clinic. Another submitted a climate analytics paper to a youth research journal. These outcomes demonstrate what students can achieve when given the right structure and support.
In the AI Product Launch program, students explore artificial intelligence, product development, and user-centered design. They then apply these skills to build a real product under the guidance of mentors from top universities.
Through this program, students will have:
Every graduate leaves with a market-ready portfolio piece and a foundational understanding of intellectual property. This is real-world experience that mirrors startup practice. App-store approvals are subject to each platform’s review policies and timelines. If an initial submission is rejected, we will refile on our end until it is accepted. Please note that this guarantee is conditional on the student completing all required assignments and program milestones.
Parents can see and share their child’s accomplishments, including a live product link, evidence of patent protection, and a credible story of problem-solving and execution that resonates with colleges, interviewers, and future opportunities.
In the Nova Research program, students master research methods, academic writing, and scholarly communication across STEM, humanities, and interdisciplinary topics. Each student is guided one-on-one by expert mentors who help them refine ideas, develop arguments, and communicate their findings clearly.
Through this program, students will have:
While no program can guarantee final publication, Nova offers one of the most structured and supportive pathways available for high school students pursuing research publication.
Where other programs focus on lectures, Nova Scholar delivers outcomes. With mentorship from top-university experts, clear milestones, and built-in publication support, students conduct research designed to be shared, submitted for publication, entered into competitions, and recognized for its impact.
Nova Scholar is more than enrichment. It is a promise of outcomes when students commit to the work. In the AI Product Launch program, your child will design and launch a live app or web product and secure “Patent Pending” status to protect their innovation. In the Research program, they will complete a scholarly paper and submit it to a youth research journal, with Premium students receiving multiple rounds of guided resubmission support to maximize their chance of publication.
Nova Scholar gives families the confidence that every effort leads to a tangible result: an app in the store, a paper submitted, or an invention under protection.
Ready to turn your child’s potential into real achievements? Contact us today to discover the right pathway, learn about timelines, and see how our mentorship-driven approach can help your student succeed.