Last Updated on June 3, 2025 by dev
This past weekend, more than 2,000 of the nation’s top young scientists gathered at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for the 41st Annual Science Olympiad National Tournament. With teams from 120 high schools across the country, along with international participants from Japan’s Global Ambassador Team, the event was a celebration of STEM excellence, collaboration, and academic achievement.
As a proud partner of Science Olympiad, InGenius Prep was on-site throughout the tournament to support students and families as they prepare for future college admissions.
Tournament Highlights
The tournament opened on Friday, May 23rd with the Parade of States during the Opening Ceremony. US Olympic Champion and UNL alum Curt Tomasevicz delivered a keynote address, inspiring students as they kicked off two full days of competition.
Throughout the weekend, students competed in a wide range of science and engineering events including anatomy, forensics, bridge building, and flight. The tournament concluded on Saturday, May 24th with the Closing Ceremony, where top teams were recognized with awards, scholarships, and honors for excellence and team spirit.
For a full breakdown of tournament results, visit the official Science Olympiad National Tournament recap.
InGenius Prep’s On-Site Support
InGenius Prep was honored to be part of this incredible event, providing strategic college admissions support directly to students and families. Our Former Admissions Officer Zak Harris attended the tournament, offering expert insight on how experiences like Science Olympiad can strengthen a student’s academic profile and college application.
We also hosted interactive workshops and panels throughout the weekend. Families received actionable advice on topics such as:
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How to turn STEM achievements into compelling application narratives
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Essay writing and personal statement strategy
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Extracurricular positioning for top-tier colleges
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The role of competitions like Science Olympiad in highly selective admissions
Looking Ahead
The Science Olympiad National Tournament remains one of the premier academic competitions for high school students passionate about STEM. InGenius Prep is proud to support these future scientists and leaders as they develop their skills and prepare for the next stage of their academic journeys.
Turn STEM Achievements Into Admissions Advantages
Competitions like Science Olympiad can strengthen a student’s profile when presented strategically in the college admissions process. Our Former Admissions Officers help students translate their STEM accomplishments into compelling application narratives that stand out to top colleges.
Schedule a free consultation to learn how we can help.
