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Working with BioEndeavor

We want to empower as many students in grade 11 through this program. To build resilient students who know how to craft a future that is as much about success as it is about fulfillment. By planning ahead, we hope to reduce the stress and anxiety that comes from the search for and application to university/college in grades 11 and 12.

  • APPLICATIONS OPEN: Access our application below. Apply by September 13th to secure your spot.

  • Join our Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon sessions. Held virtually on Saturdays from 11:00 pm EST to 12:30 pm EST and on Sundays from 2:30 pm EST to 4:00 pm EST. Week 1 and Week 3 STEAM Mentorship and Portfolio Development Sessions (full STEAM accelerator). **Week 2 University Planning Session.** Week 4 Office Hours/One-on-One Scheduled Session.

  • Feel confident about school choices, majors and minors as well future career opportunities after graduation.

  • In the 90 minute sessions, students will participate in extensive discussions and research to build their university lists, explore their major, university program, specialized programs, Honors Colleges, research opportunities, internships/co-ops, career services.

  • Work with our mentors, professors, and undergraduate students to plan well ahead of applications and to know which schools will holistically meet your needs.

  • Join us on September 19th OR 20th for a free trial session on Thinking Bigger and Seeing yourself as More Than your GPA this Year.

  • Join us on September 26th OR September 27th for a free trial session on Majors and Future Career Paths in a Rapidly Changing World.

  • Early Bird Deadline: September 13th. Regular Deadline: October 1st. Only 30 spots per session available.

Our Students and their Achievements

Excelling globally

From Regional and National Science Fairs, to the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), Filing for Patents, Designing Apps, to the John Locke Essay Competition, Supporting their Communities through Research and Launching their Ventures, 

our students are excelling...

Our students have: 

  • Participated for the past 4 years in regional and state science fairs
  • Won gold, silver, and bronze at national science fairs
  • Won the Grand Award in Robotics and Intelligent Machines at ISEF
  • Been shortlisted for the John Locke essay competition
  • Developed apps to support their peers
  • Launched mental health programs for teens
  • Filed for patents for their technology
  • Launched their community based ventures
  • Formed national peer networks to learn about Entrepreneurship for Good and the Art of Networking as Young Women
  • Published in the BioEndeavor International Journal of Social Good and Innovation
  • Been featured in newspapers and on TV
  • Completed work experiences at Fujitsu and more...

  • Enroll now for 2026-2027

    Enrollment now open for students aged 13-17 years. 10 modules per year. Created by BioEndeavor, a non-profit organization focused on empowering students through STEAM for GOOD. Join for FREE during the month of September and then choose the full accelerator with STEAM mentorship and university planning (grades 9-11) OR just the university planning program (grade 11).

  • Mentorship with Professors and Industry Experts

    Mentorship opportunities with professors, undergraduate and graduate students including alumna from MIT and Brown. Participate in monthly STEAM challenges. Problem solve with professors, undergrads, grads, NGOs and start-ups.

  • Build your Portfolio for University/College and Scholarships

    Engage in competitions, global citizenship opportunities, research, find internships, and entrepreneurship opportunities to build your portfolio for post secondary education and scholarship applications.

  • Plan your STEAM Course Selections

    Learn about the STEAM disciplines before starting high school. Plan your high school course selections in middle school.

  • Explore University and College Programs

    Explore university/college programs, majors and minors, professors and research opportunities.

  • Learn how to Stand out as a Applicant

    Learn how to design a unique university/college profile based on STEAM for GOOD.

  • Demonstrate your Character through Extracurricular Activities

    Receive mentorship on finding extracurricular activities that demonstrate your character and commitment to using STEAM for Good.

  • Get the "Inside View" of University/College

    Meet professors who have an "inside view" of university.

  • Participate in our Work Experiences

    In partnership with The Forage, participate in mini work experiences with BCG in Strategy and Consulting, with Pfizer in Patient Education, Johnson & Johnson in Robotics and MedTech, with Forage in Surgical Tech, with KPMG in Business, AI and Data Analysis, with BCLP in Law 101.

  • STEAM Sessions

    Leveling Up Your Confidence Lab; The Opportunity Lab; Passion Project Launch Lab; The Chaos Challenge; The Connection Lab; The Creator Lab; Social Innovation Lab; Youth Changemakers Lab; Radical Thinking Lab; Financial Literacy Lab

  • University/College Planning Session

    Exploring Majors and Future Career; Building the University List; The Hidden View of University; Building your Activity List; Understanding the Application Process; Building your Application Calendar; University Essays; Building your Scholarship List

Main Instructor and Co-Founder BioEndeavor

Dr. Minna Allarakhia

Dr. Minna Allarakhia is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University. She is the founder of BioEndeavor and the Purposeful Learning school - seeking to inspire students to find their purpose and passion through STEAM for GOOD. The STEAM Accelerator is an initiative to empower middle and early high school students by sharing with and connecting students to exciting programs, schools, and STEAM careers. Dr. Allarakhia fundamentally believes that students must be engaged as early as grade 6 on planning their high school courses, designing a purposeful, meaningful and cohesive extracurricular portfolio, and learning how to design their post secondary educational pathways. It is more than about "getting into university/college" for Dr. Minna Allarakhia. It is about enabling personal clarity for her students on what success, fulfillment and balance means today, in high school, in undergraduate, graduate school and in life itself. She brings vast experience across the sciences, engineering disciplines, and in the management of technological innovation as Faculty and as an entrepreneur. Dr. Minna Allarakhia has studied at a number of institutions in the U.S. and Canada. Her kind demeanor and deep commitment to all students has been appreciated by the 100s of students each she has taught.

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Testimonials

High School Student: She Designs the Way Forward Workshop

Thank you for the discussions. I truly learned so much about myself. I wish more teachers would discuss these issues in class.

Past Student of Empowering Girls through Social Entrepreneurship

R.M. Undergraduate Student

Dr Minna Allarakhia is the best teacher, consultant and mother from BioEndeavor.

The Girls Foundation of Tanzania

Co-founder and Chair

Professor Allarakhia is vibrant, very determined and fiercely intelligent. Coupled with her passion as a teacher, she has the unique ability to articulate concepts in a way that students can relate to.

Cube Zanzibar

On behalf of Cube Zanzibar we extend our gratitude to you for all you did for the girls and us. Thank you for your dedication to girls and communities at large.

Graduate Student

Your current class has been inspiring. I have enjoyed our discussions. The learning environment you foster is truly remarkable.

Graduate Student

Great Professor, learned a lot from her classes. The teaching style makes you want to attend class everyday, she knows how to engage students.

Graduate Student

Great teacher and she gives her heart out to explain the topic and help students. She's my favorite!

Parent of Child: Writing on Purpose Workshop

Thank you so much for your dedication and commitment.

Course curriculum

    1. 2026-2027 Getting Ready for University Applications-Thinking Big Brochure (Grade 11 only)

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Getting Ready for University Applications Program Schedule

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. APPLICATION: Getting Ready for University - Thinking Big

      FREE PREVIEW

About this course

  • $100/month (cancel anytime)
  • 3 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

FAQ

  • How long is the accelerator program?

    The accelerator runs from September 2026 to June 2027 (inclusive). Enrollment now open for students aged 13-17 years. 10 modules per year. Created by BioEndeavor, a non-profit organization focused on empowering students through STEAM for GOOD. Join for FREE during the month of September and then choose the full accelerator with STEAM mentorship and university planning (grades 9-11) OR just the university planning program (grade 11).

  • Can students join anytime?

    Yes, students can join anytime with payment prorated based on the start date. Please note that students will start at the beginning of each month's module. Please contact us at [email protected] to register.

  • Can I cancel my enrollment?

    Two weeks' notice must be provided to cancel your monthly enrollment to avoid being charged (i.e. two weeks before the beginning of the next monthly module).

  • Do you provide discounts or financial assistance for the accelerator?

    Yes, we offer early bird discount. As a non-profit organization, we work with families to enable access to our programming. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss our early bird discount. You can also learn more about our socially driven, global activities to empower students and teachers at: https://www.bioendeavor.net/sdg-literacy

  • Ask about our two year option

    Ask us about completing the STEAM mentorship sessions in grades 9 and 10 and the university planning sessions in grade 11.