The Archive

Showcasing scholarly work by high school students across all disciplines. Submissions for 2026 open February 17.

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Share Your Academic Work

Instead of letting academic work disappear after grading, The Archive gives students the opportunity to publish their assignments as formal scholarly pieces. Essays, research papers, projects, and reviews can live beyond the classroom, reaching a wider academic audience and contributing to real conversations in the field.

Interdisciplinary Journal

We welcome submissions from every area of study, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and other STEM fields. This reflects the full range of student scholarship and ensures that valuable ideas are shared, regardless of discipline.

Platform for Student Recognition

Publishing allows students to receive formal recognition for their intellectual work. Authors gain a citable publication, public visibility, and a tangible academic achievement that can support future studies, applications, and professional opportunities.

Important Dates

February 17: Submissions open

March 15: Submissions close

April 5: Teacher vetting begins

April 20: Final results announced

May 30: Conference for top submissions

"Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose."

Zora Neale Hurston, American Anthropologist and Writer

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email
miracostaarchive@gmail.com

Phone
(310) 944-8952