The Earnest Project

Turn Your Passion Into a Project and your Project into Purpose

Turn your Passion into a Project and your Project into Purpose.

The Earnest Project is a fast paced, 6 week guided experience that helps high school and college students design and complete a self-driven academic or creative project with 1 on 1 mentorship and personalized support.

Whether you're applying to college or applying what you've learned in college, we’ll help you build something that showcases your curiosity, skills, and story.

Pathly Earnest projects

Who Is It For?

High School Students

Build a standout college application

Strengthen essays and extracurriculars

Develop identity as a scholar and creator

College Students

Apply classroom theory in real world context

Build your portfolio or capstone project

Document work to request college credit or internships

Week by Week Breakdown: How it Works

Week 1: See Yourself

Start with self-discovery. Complete a profile survey, meet your mentor, and identify your strengths, interests, and project zone—whether in science, tech, arts, humanities, or society.

Week 2: Plan it Out

Define your topic, format, and timeline. Set clear milestones and create a roadmap to guide your progress.

Week 3-4: Act On It

Build your project through research, writing, coding, design, or analysis. Check in weekly with your mentor for feedback and support.

Week 5: Reflect & Refine

Polish your work and reflect on what you’ve learned. Finalize your project and prepare documentation for college/career use.

Week 6: Kick It Off

Present your project in an optional showcase. Receive final feedback and support for essays, resumes, or academic credit.

What you can Build

Projects range from research papers, podcasts, and films to web apps, portfolios, or social impact campaigns. If you can imagine it, you can build it.

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Why it Matters

It shows Initiative

You take charge of your own learning by designing and launching a real project from the ground up.

It tells your story

You shape a narrative around who you are, what you care about, and the impact you want to make.

It builds your confidence

You gain self-belief by following through on your ideas and seeing them come to life.

It's real

This isn’t a simulation or school assignment—it’s a real-world experience that matters beyond the classroom.

It expands your network

You connect with mentors and like-minded peers who support your growth and challenge your thinking.

It's proof of learning

You walk away with a tangible outcome—something you can showcase to colleges, internships, or employers.

What students have already created

  • "NeuroSketch" – Mapping emotional states through digital design

  • "Climate Counter" – A carbon footprint dashboard for schools

  • "Echoes of War" – A historical fiction story based on oral interviews

  • "Social Signals" – An app prototype for neurodiverse learners

  • "The Mind + Music Podcast" – A student-led interview series

  • "AI Therapist" – A chatbot built with CBT-style prompts for teens