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We have the BIGGEST news! 🏆

Our co-founder Arya Diwase has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia — Class of 2026. One of the most prestigious recognitions for young changemakers across the continent, and we are so incredibly proud!

But if you’ve followed our journey, you know what this win means. It belongs to every student who stepped into a career simulation and felt capable for the first time. Every school leader who took a chance on a bootstrapped team with a big idea. Every partner, parent, and counsellor who believed in what we were building long before the world noticed.

3,000+ students. $21M+ in scholarships. 35+ industries. 120+ global partners. And 50,000 of you right here - every like, every share, every comment - it all built this. 💛

We still have a long way to go. But we’re locked in, fired up, and more committed than ever to building the future we wish existed when we were students ourselves.

Here’s to building more, together. 🚀

#forbesunder30 #forbesu30asia #forbes30Under30 #30Under30Asia #forbes2026 by @buildupglobal
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Your winter break could be more than just a break. 👀
It could be your first REAL internship experience.

This winter, BuildUp students can work on real company challenges, collaborate with students from around the world, and get mentorship throughout the experience.

Choose your path:

🌎 Squad: Work with a global team on a real company challenge
💡 Innovator: Build an internship experience around your own interests

And yes, you’re still in high school. You don’t need previous internship experience.

With 30+ industries, 120+ company partners, a certificate + recommendation letter, and financial aid available, this is a chance to create something you’ll actually be proud to put on your college applications. Over 800 students intern with us every year, so don’t miss this chance!

Winter Internship Cohort 2026 applications are now open.

Comment “BuildUp” and we’ll send you the application link. 👇

high school internships, student internships, winter internships, internships for high school students, college applications, extracurriculars, student opportunities, global internships, high school extracurriculars, BuildUp internships by @buildupglobal
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One program. EVERY experience top colleges actually look for 🎓

The BU Profile Accelerator brings together a complete ecosystem of growth - curated internships, research and publication support, personal and social-impact projects, career discovery tools, industry simulations and MUCH more!

We’re giving students EARLY access to this one-of-a-kind program, so get in touch with us for more details super soon!

Here’s how to get more info: 
•⁠ ⁠FOLLOW @buildupglobal – Instagram won’t let us send you a link unless you follow us, so do this BEFORE you comment!
•⁠ ⁠Comment “ACCELERATOR” to get the link to our enquiry form!

[competitive profiles, curated internships, research support, publication guidance, personal projects, social impact projects, industry simulations, career discovery, structured pathway, portfolio building, website setup, LinkedIn development, one-on-one mentorship, early access, limited seats, comprehensive program, standout applications, parent-focused value, high-impact experiences] by @buildupglobal
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Building your college profile in Grade 12 is too late to start thinking strategically. 🎓

The strongest college applications are built over time through curiosity, consistent effort, meaningful projects, and demonstrated impact.

But what should you actually be doing at each stage? From Grade 8 to Grade 12 — what to focus on, when to start, and how to stand out.

The goal isn’t to do everything. It’s to build depth, direction, and a story that connects the dots between your interests and your impact.

Save this grade-by-grade roadmap and use it to plan your next move.

Follow @buildupglobal and commet “Activities” to get the plan 🚀

[Grade-wise college profile building, college admissions strategy, college preparation for high school students, extracurricular activities for college applications, Grade 8 to Grade 12 roadmap, high school profile building, passion projects for students, research opportunities for high school students] by @buildupglobal
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🚀 5 NEW INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. One step closer to building a standout profile.

Looking to gain real-world experience, explore your interests, and strengthen your college application? This is your chance.

We’ve launched 5 new internships to help you go beyond classroom learning and start building experiences that matter.

Here’s how to get the details 👇

1. Follow @buildupglobal
2. Comment “APPLICATION”and we’ll send you the link!

Your next opportunity could start here. ✨

[Internships for high school students, student internship opportunities, virtual internships, research internships, internships for college applications, extracurricular opportunities, high school profile building, career exploration, student research opportunities, college admissions profile, real-world experience, BuildUp Global] by @buildupglobal
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One of our students got into Emory University without submitting an SAT score — with an extracurricular profile built around one clear theme: improving geriatric care in India.

Here’s how he connected the dots:
🔬 Research: Studied barriers to healthcare access in India, with work that was published and earned a CREST Gold Award.
💡 Passion Project: Created an at-home elderly care guide used by over 100 families.
🏥 Internship: Worked alongside a knee surgeon specialising in geriatric surgeries and post-operative care.

Three different experiences. One cohesive story.

our profile deserves a strategy, not a random collection of activities.

🚀 We’re conducting preliminary calls with interested students this week.

Follow @buildupglobal and comment “PAP” below to receive more details.

[Emory University admission, college admissions strategy, college application profile, low SAT score college admissions, test-optional college admissions, extracurricular profile building, high school research opportunities, passion projects for students, student internships, research for college applications, social impact projects, geriatric care research] by @buildupglobal
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Your dream college has read 10,000 “I love space” essays. Show them a space experiment instead. 🚀

BuildUp SpaceQuest is a virtual space research program for high school students in Grades 8–12. It’s an aerospace extracurricular built for students who want real research on their college application.

What you walk away with:

1️⃣ Your own space experiment. You design it, and an analog astronaut tests it inside a simulated space habitat.

2️⃣ A scientific research paper. You write a 3–4 page paper built on your literature review, hypothesis and findings.

3️⃣ Publication prep. After the program, you get 3 mentor sessions with Beyond Space Technologies to refine your paper and get it ready to submit.

4️⃣ A letter of recommendation from the analog astronaut. Every participant who completes the program receives one.

5️⃣ An internship opportunity. Top performers can secure an internship with Beyond Space Technologies.

📅 Winter research program: 19 Dec 2026 to 9 Jan 2027
💻 Fully virtual, open to students worldwide
👩‍🚀 Only 50 seats

Comment SPACE and we’ll DM you the brochure and the application link.

[Aerospace engineering, aerospace internships for high school students, space research program, high school research opportunities, analog astronaut, space science experiments, STEM programs for students, aerospace engineering projects, research experience for college applications] by @buildupglobal
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Your resume says what you did. A passion project shows who you are. Pick your major. Pick your level. Start this week.
These are the kinds of passion projects that can make Ivy League admissions officers stop and take notice. 👀

At BuildUp, we help students turn what genuinely interests them into meaningful projects that reflect who they are and what they care about.

Save this before you scroll. 
•⁠ ⁠Follow @buildupglobal before commenting (we can’t the details otherwise)
•⁠ ⁠Comment “LAB” to get the link!

[passion project ideas, passion projects for college applications, extracurricular ideas, college application tips, project ideas for high school students, ideas for teenagers, what to do for your college application] by @buildupglobal
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These are the kinds of passion projects that can make Ivy League admissions officers stop and take notice. 👀

Not because they were the flashiest. Not because they had the biggest budgets. But because they showed genuine curiosity, initiative, and the drive to explore an idea beyond the surface.

At BuildUp, we help students turn what genuinely interests them into meaningful projects that reflect who they are and what they care about.

Because if you’re aiming for the Ivy League or any top university, your passion project shouldn’t look like everyone else’s. It should tell a story that only **YOU** can tell.

Ready to build something that stands out?
Follow us and comment “project” and we’ll send it to you. 

[Ivy League admissions, passion projects for students, college application tips, top university admissions, extracurricular activities, student profile building, unique passion projects, college admissions strategy, high school extracurriculars, BuildUp] by @buildupglobal
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If you’re a high-school junior, you don’t need to spend the next 13 months collecting random extracurriculars.

You need a strategy.

Start with one genuine interest, then build depth around it:

→ Research a problem you care about
→ Turn it into a meaningful passion project
→ Explore it through original research
→ Gain real-world experience through an internship
→ Bring everything together into a strong college application

The goal isn’t to have 10 unrelated activities.

It’s to show how one interest evolved into something you researched, built, tested and explored in the real world.

And if you want to do all of this in one place, BuildUp’s Profile Accelerator is designed to take you through the entire roadmap.

Comment “JUNIOR” and we’ll send you the details.

[high school junior, college applications, profile building, passion project, research paper, internships, extracurriculars, college admissions] by @buildupglobal
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If you’re a high school student interested in pre-med, don’t build another generic “health awareness” project.

Start by asking: **which part of healthcare do I actually want to explore?**

Women’s health, pediatrics, sports medicine, biotechnology, health AI, global health, drug development, neuroscience, public health and more can each lead to completely different projects.

We’ve put together specific project ideas across 12 healthcare pathways to help you find a direction and start building.

Follow @buildupglobal and comment PRE MED to receive the detailed project list.

[pre med, pre med projects, passion projects, healthcare projects, college applications, high school students, medicine, profile building] by @buildupglobal
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14 days ago
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Looking for an internship that actually adds something to your profile? 👀

Here are 5 opportunities where high schoolers can get hands-on experience working on real projects across some of today’s most exciting industries.

It’s to work on something meaningful, build skills you can actually use, and have a project you can confidently talk about in your college applications.

And yes — there are only a limited number of spots available. 🚨

Want to apply?

1️⃣ Follow @buildupglobal
2️⃣ Comment “BUILDUP” below
3️⃣ We’ll send the application link straight to your DMs.

Your next great project could start here. ✨

#HighSchoolInternships #SummerInternships #HighSchoolStudents #StudentInternships #FinanceInternship TechInternship SustainabilityInternship HealthTech CollegeApplications Extracurriculars StudentOpportunities BuildUpGlobal by @buildupglobal
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