Polygence (www.polygence.org) has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 61 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Education & Training and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 95% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews; 56 of them were added in the last 12 months. Last updated 2026-08-10.
A memorable experience
My child started the mentoring program with Sannah B in January this year and will finish it this month. They worked at a high-performance pace, without compromises. If your dream is research, then Polygence is the right place. Ianu (Sebastian Nicolae Vaia), my child, has the scholarship, we would never have been able to afford this program and we are grateful for that.
It is very different from what a high school student who is only 16 years old usually does. It is also different from the Olympiads, from physics in Ianu's case. It is something much more complex and requires thousands of pages read in a short time, synthesis capacity, creativity, intelligence at least at the level of MENSA.
The mentor matters a lot, and Sannah B is what Ianu needed.
He is just a little distrustful of publishing individual research or just scared by the reviews that say that most are rejected, although, in the absence of official statistics, I do not think that statement is true.
However, Polygence is a memorable experience that greatly raised Ianu's level and opened his path to research. In September, he will also participate in the Polygence Symposium.
Reply from Polygence2026-08-04
Thank you so much for sharing Ianu’s experience. We’re glad his work with Sannah has strengthened his skills and opened a path toward research. He should be incredibly proud of all he has accomplished, and we look forward to seeing him at the Symposium this September!
The amazing thing about Polygence is that its researching platform enables young minds to get motivated in the study they truly love. They not only take this as fun, but able to showcase their work through publications, competitions, and so much more. I would like to thank the Polygence team for making me feel motivated and seen as a professional person I am yet to be.
Reply from Polygence2026-08-04
Thank you so much for your feedback, Maya! We’re so happy to hear that you felt motivated and supported throughout your research journey. We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next!
It was really great . I had a wonderful mentor who guided me during the project.She was insightful, patient and kind .She made it an amazing experience for writing a research paper for the first time.
Reply from Polygence2026-07-30
Thank you for your feedback, Trang! It’s wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience with your mentor while writing your first research paper.
It was quite expensive for me. That wasn’t an issue but for students who are looking for research I would not say it’s worth it. Additionally, my mentor was not much help in the field I was interested in and kind of just helped me write the paper. We had a good relationship, at least that’s what I thought, but when I asked if she could write a letter of recommendation for me she refused and ghosted me then onwards. Also you are only paired with Phd students so it’s not like doing actual research, it will be literature review. Overall I think it was good for getting me into research but throughout high school, you will learn how to write papers and cite sources anyway so I don’t think the program is worth paying for.
Reply from Polygence2026-07-29
Hi Emerald, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re sorry the program did not meet your expectations. We understand how disappointing it can be when a mentorship does not develop in the way you hoped, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
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Deetya p · 1 review · Experienced 2026-02-26 ·
★★★★★
Helpful Experience
I was connected with a good mentor and had a good experience. I enjoyed working with her.
Reply from Polygence2026-07-29
Thank you for sharing your experience, Deetya! We’re so glad you enjoyed working with your mentor and found the experience helpful.
My instructor was very helpful. She helped me and gave me the proper guidance throughout my project and helped me a lot.
Reply from Polygence2026-07-24
Hi Srithan, thank you for sharing this! We’re so happy to hear that your mentor supported you throughout your project and gave you the guidance you needed. We really appreciate your feedback!
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Lauren Yang · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-21 ·
★★★★★
I liked how the mentor was very...
I liked how my mentor was very experienced in the field I was researching in and the resources and knowledge they gave me throughout my research process.
Reply from Polygence2026-07-22
Thank you for sharing this, Lauren! It’s wonderful to hear that your mentor’s experience and guidance helped you throughout your research journey. We’re excited to see where your interests take you next!
The mentor I had was extremely helpful and insightful.
The mentor I had was extremely knowledgeable and she gave her best insight into the research I conducted. She was great and responsive! I think the publisher I had could have done better and was more disorganized than my main mentor.
Reply from Polygence2026-07-22
Hi Brayden, thank you for sharing this with us! We’re so happy that you had a great experience with your mentor. We also appreciate your feedback about the publishing process and will share it with our team as we continue to improve the experience.
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Samuel · 1 review · Experienced 2025-11-05 ·
★★★★★
I learned alot about classics and grew…
I learned alot about classics and grew my knowledge. My mentor was awesome
Reply from Polygence2026-07-22
Thank you for sharing, Samuel! It’s great to hear that you learned so much about classics and enjoyed working with your mentor.
Great program leading future scientists to develop real hand-on projects!
Reply from Polygence2026-06-29
Thank you so much, Sylvia! We’re so glad to hear this and grateful to support students as they build meaningful, hands-on research projects.
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Annette · 1 review · Experienced 2026-06-02 ·
★★★★★
I believe the fact that the mentors are…
I believe the fact that the mentors are patient and willing to teach at a slow pace. the mentors are also very professional in their field of study. this is why it was a great experience when researching
Reply from Polygence2026-06-15
Thank you so much for your feedback, Annette! We’re so glad you had a great experience with your mentor.
The program was excellent overall. Our mentor Claire provided tremendous support and encouragement, inspiring my daughter to confidently pursue this challenging subject.
Reply from Polygence2026-05-31
Thank you so much for your kind feedback, Mr. Nayak! We’re so happy to hear this and truly appreciate your kind words about our mentor Claire.
I would definitely recommend this for any middle school and high school student, or anyone for that matter, but especially teens my age(i’m a junior in high school), it was fulfilling and fun experience overall and i plan on doing it as many times as money allows lol😄✨
Reply from Polygence2026-05-17
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, Marissa. We’re so glad to hear you had such a fulfilling and fun experience!
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Ryan · 1 review · Verified · Experienced 2026-05-10 ·
★★★★★
Good counseling experience
Supportive counselors that give helpful tips for my college journey.
Reply from Polygence2026-05-15
Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you had a positive experience.
I think the fact that the mentors are patience and willing to teach at a slow pace. The mentors are also very professional at their field of study. This is why it was a great experience when researching.
Reply from Polygence2026-05-01
Hi Amy, thank you so much for your review! We’re so happy to hear that your mentor was patient, professional, and supportive throughout your research experience.
