Understanding Academic Competitions & Enrichment

At ScholarComp, we are committed to understanding the role of academic competitions and enrichment programs in shaping student success. Our research explores how these experiences impact college admissions, skill development, career pathways, and equity in education.

Research and data analysis

Driving Insights, Expanding Opportunities

By analyzing competition participation trends, student outcomes, and institutional support systems, we generate data-driven insights that help students, parents, educators, and policymakers make informed decisions.

How We Conduct Our Research

Comprehensive methodology

ScholarComp combines quantitative data analysis, surveys, and qualitative interviews to develop a comprehensive picture of the academic competition landscape.

  • Large-Scale Participation Data – Tracking competition trends, demographics, and outcomes.
  • Surveys & Interviews – Gathering insights from students, parents, educators, and competition organizers.
  • Comparative Analysis – Studying how academic competitions function across different school systems and regions.
  • Collaboration with Experts – Partnering with universities, nonprofits, and industry leaders to advance research in education and talent development.
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Asking the Important Questions

Our areas of research

We focus on key questions that matter to students, families, and educators.

  • Participation & Accessibility – Who competes? How do students discover and access academic competitions? What barriers exist?
  • Impact on College & Career Readiness – How do academic competitions contribute to college admissions and scholarship opportunities?
  • Competitions as a Talent Development Pipeline – Which competitions serve as gateways to elite academic and professional opportunities?
  • School & Community Involvement – How do schools and educators support competitive academic programs? What best practices exist?
  • Access for All – How can we ensure that students from all backgrounds have access to high-quality competition experiences?
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Ways to Collaborate

Partner with us on research

ScholarComp is always looking for schools, researchers, organizations, and competition organizers who share our mission of making academic competitions more accessible, impactful, and data-driven.

  • Education & Policy Research – Work with us to analyze competition participation trends and their impact on student success.
  • Competition Organizers – Partner with us to study your competition's impact and improve outreach.
  • Universities & Research Institutions – Join forces to conduct deeper studies on talent development and academic excellence.
  • EdTech & Nonprofit Organizations – Explore how competitions can bridge equity gaps and support underrepresented students.
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Let's Work Together!

We believe that academic competition research should drive meaningful change—expanding access, improving outcomes, and elevating intellectual achievement. If you share this vision, let's collaborate!