Pursue Original Ideas with Purpose

With one-on-one mentorship, students explore meaningful questions and produce original work that reflects their passions and potential.

Guided Research is Trellis Academic’s individualized mentorship program designed to help students design, execute, and complete original research projects that align with their academic and extracurricular interests. This service prepares students to stand out in competitive university or graduate school admissions by demonstrating initiative, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to engage in self-directed, inquiry-based learning.

The program is modeled after the process used to guide Harvard undergraduates through thesis development and draws from best practices in honors research advising across U.S. peer institutions.

Who is this right for?

This service is ideal for:

• High school students in Grades 9–11 seeking to build a standout application profile

• University students preparing for graduate study

Core Components

• Project Scoping and Mentorship Matching

• Research Design and Planning

• Ongoing 1-on-1 Mentorship

• Deliverable Development

• Application Integration and Presentation

What to Expect

By completing a Guided Research project, students will:

• Develop a deep, sustained exploration of a topic that reflects their academic identity and goals

• Gain experience with independent research, critical thinking, and long-term project management

• Strengthen their application profile with unique, high-impact content

• Improve their ability to communicate complex ideas in writing, presentations, or interviews

• Build confidence in their readiness for self-directed study at international universities