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Norbert

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I want to become an engineer who changes the world.

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Norbert Feb 08 1065 views

What to do in 8th grade to get into MIT?

I am currently nearing the end of my 8th-grade year, and I want to go to MIT. What can I do now to allow me to be able to go to MIT? Any advice, in all areas.

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Norbert Jan 25 1306 views

How would I answer the supplementary questions for my magnet high school's applications?

I am currently applying to magnet high schools in my area. Is there any advice for answering the supplementary questions for my applications, and for the entire application as a whole? How to answer likely questions, how to tell a story, how to stand out, grammar, word choice, etc? Anything...

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Norbert Jan 18 1634 views

Advice for student interviews?

I am currently applying to magnet high schools in my area. Is there any advice for interviews, or maybe the entire process as a whole? How to answer likely questions, how to be confident/calm, how to have stories that you can use for the interview, etc? Anything will help.

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Norbert Dec 16, 2025 2085 views

Is there a way to find more competitions?

I am trying to find a website that allows me to search for competitions (STEM, technology, computer science, engineering, etc.), especially those that would be good for colleges like MIT. One like the Institute of Competition Sciences(ICS), but for a bigger range & more advanced search.

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Norbert Dec 14, 2025 1958 views

How to get a job at 13?

I am a 13-year-old looking for jobs in STEM. I could also just be shadowing, an intern, a helper/assistant, or something else that is working. Paid or unpaid.

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Norbert Nov 08, 2025 1166 views

How to identify a problem for a passion project?

I am trying to start a passion project, but I'm having trouble picking/finding a problem to solve. For me, it's the hardest part. So, do you have any tips or something else that can help me identify a problem I can use for a passion project? I want my passion project to be mathematics,...

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Norbert Nov 03, 2025 1907 views

Is my app idea worth it/needed?

I am considering building an "all-in-one life app" that has multiple different features and is basically a collection of different apps combined into one, and it's very collaborative, interactive, and connects with different apps. Kind of like Notion. I was wondering if this kind of app is...

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Norbert Jul 27, 2025 5040 views

What are some research opportunities in STEM that provide hands-on experience and knowledge in that field or internships?

I'm looking for ones that are available to middle-schoolers. It could be independent, remote, or hands-on. The internships don't have to be paid.

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Norbert Jul 17, 2025 4701 views

Is it possible to get a research or internship as a middle schooler?

I'm in 7th grade, about to go to 8th after the Summer is over.