High school research mentoring

I am passionate about education and run a mentoring program for students interested in doing academic research. The program supports high school students in working on a polished research paper in the social sciences on a topic of their choice.

I work with students Grade 9 + from the ideation process through learning how to research, to crafting a paper, and all the way to potentially publishing

Example of papers published by my students are here:

[ECONOMICS]
Amuktha Bejjenki, “The Price of Popularity: How Teens in India Navigate Money, Media, and Peer Pressure“, International Journal of Social Science & Economic Research, Volume 10 Issue 8, August 2025, pp. 346-353.

[INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS]
Siddharth Mitra, “Intervention & Diplomacy: A Theory of International Legitimacy“, Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Science, Volume 12 Issue 8, August 2024, pp. 346-353.

[COMPARATIVE POLITICS]
Manav Johar, “Pitting Sovereignty Against Migration: The Case of the Venezuelan Refugee Crisis“, International Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities (IJRSSH), Volume 14 Issue 1, Jan-Mar 2024, pp. 1-8.

[PSYCHOLOGY]
Saanvi Goyal, “Understanding Dishonesty: Integrating Rationality, Morality, and Social Factors“, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 12 Issue 8, August 2023, pp. 899-903.

If you are interested for yourself or your child, drop an email at psethy@g.harvard.edu

Please see reviews from students and parents below:

“Ms. Priyanka Sethy made every step of my research process so much easier, always guiding me toward the most efficient way to approach each task. She not only provided clarity and structure but also encouraged me to think critically and independently. The skills and methods she taught me translated directly into my IB coursework, significantly helping me with my Extended Essay. Her mentorship not only strengthened my research abilities but also gave me greater confidence as a student, and I’m truly grateful for the guidance I received.“
– Student

“Overall, the research mentorship program was incredibly valuable. It deepened my understanding of political science and political theory, giving me a clearer picture of how the field operates. I learned a lot about writing for academic journals, which has been crucial even in other aspects like my school work. The program also enhanced my critical thinking skills and provided useful insights into the publishing process. It’s been a great experience that has significantly contributed to my academic and professional growth. Overall I loved the program 10/10 would do it all over again“
– Student

“It was a great experience working with Priyanka. The whole process was structured really well and that made it less intimidating. I think that my writing skills improved over the course as well. I really liked how all my questions were answered whenever I had them and I could contact whenever I needed help. I really enjoyed my sessions and would recommend them to other students as well”
– Student

“I really enjoyed the exposure I got while working with Miss Priyanka in the field of political science. By going through literature on sovereignty, I learned a lot about the concept which I can even apply in my day to day schooling. Research with Miss P has not only helped me write and publish a research paper but also improve my grades in Global Politics higher level in the IB Diploma program. Excellent. That’s the only word I can use as my writing has not only improved but I have also learned how to put forward my thoughts effectively in my work”
– Student

“Understanding my child’s requirements and modifying the teaching style which suited her ability the most worked great for us … Had a great learning experience and would love to work together in future again”
– Parent

“It was extremely thorough and I really understood how to go about the whole process. I also could discuss doubts whenever I had them and they were cleared. It was a very personalised experience and we adapted the sessions according to how I learnt better”
– Student