You know you have something in you. Forest is the platform that finally gives you somewhere to show it — and the audience that needs to see it.
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Why Forest exists
The game has changed. Your tools haven't.
Getting into a top college is harder than it's ever been. But here's what nobody tells you: the students who stand out aren't the ones with the best grades. They're the ones who built something real.
Forest is built for the high schooler who knows they're meant for more — but hasn't had a platform to prove it. Whether you're running a nonprofit, publishing research, competing in your field, or just starting to figure out what you care about, Forest gives you somewhere to grow.
We're the middle ground between your ambition and the world that needs to see it. Not just another college app tool — a platform for the rest of your life.
Everything you need to grow
Forest is built around what high schoolers actually need — not what adults think they need.
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List your initiative
Nonprofits, clubs, passion projects — create a verified profile that makes your work look as serious as it is.
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Publish your research
Share your research with an audience that cares. Find collaborators, get feedback, build credibility.
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The Yard
Show the world what you've built — YouTube channels, businesses, photography, music, writing.
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Compete & get recognized
Enter photography, pitch, essay, and STEM competitions curated for high schoolers.
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Find opportunities
Discover volunteer roles and open positions at student-led initiatives near you.
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Grow your audience
Post updates and milestones. Build a following of students who believe in your work.
Coming soon
Be here before everyone else.
Forest launches soon. Pre-register and be among the first on the platform.
A glimpse of what Forest could look like — this is an early snapshot of the vision. The final platform will evolve based on real student feedback and needs.
For You
Organizations
Research
The Yard
Contests
Volunteer
For You
A mix of everything on Forest — discover what you didn't know you were looking for.
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Featured Initiative
GreenCampus Coalition
The fastest-growing high school environmental initiative — 5,000 petition signatures and presenting at 5 school boards. Looking for a Researcher and Writer.
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Organizations
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Research
High school researchers seeking collaborators
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The Yard
Where students show their proof of work — businesses, channels, art, music, and more
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Contests
Competitions for high schoolers — photography, entrepreneurship, STEM, essay, and more
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Volunteer Opportunities
Members only · Free to join
This is where Forest begins.
The Concept is a live preview of what Forest looks like — real student initiatives, research, competitions, and creative work from high schoolers across the country. Join for free to explore it.
🏛 Organizations🔬 Research✨ The Yard🏆 Contests🤝 Volunteer