How to Launch a Cool Micro-Project (That Colleges Will Love)
by Jennifer L. If you’re a high school student wondering how to stand out on college applications, here’s a secret: you don’t need a national award or a research lab internship. You can create a mini passion project—right from your bedroom—that showcases initiative, creativity, and genuine curiosity. These “micro-projects” are small, self-directed experiences you build around a topic you care about. The key? Make it real, personal, and purposeful. Step
