The NYT Learning Network holds contests throughout the school year for teenagers around the world to submit entries, free of charge. It provides writers and journalists a platform to voice their ideas and showcase their writing. Examples of these opportunities include the Editorial, Review, and Summer Reading contests.

Yale Young Global Scholars is a selective two-week summer program hosted by Yale University. Attracting students from around the world, the program prides itself on inclusivity. Need-based financial aid of up to 100% tuition is available.

Fiveable is a global community of Advanced Placement students which offers virtual study groups and well-curated study guides and content for every single AP exam administered by the College Board. Also providing help for students with many different aspects of the US college admissions process, its services are completely free of charge.

Khan Academy is an educational resource known throughout the world by teachers and students alike. When you’re confused on a topic, Sal Khan will (almost) always explain it better. With such brilliant quality, Khan Academy has branched out, covering subjects such as AP Economics and Psychology and many more, while still maintaining high standards for its K-12 math curriculum.

Official SAT Practice by Khan Academy was created in collaboration with the College Board and assists students in practicing for the SAT on a scheduled basis. 8 full-length official practice tests are available for open digital access on the website.

The most popular global video platform, YouTube has long hosted a substantial community of learners and teachers. With nearly all video content is available free of charge, it is a go-to resource for a student’s questions on any topic.

LibGen provides free access to a wide range of journal articles, textbooks, and other forms of media that are mostly otherwise behind a paywall. The ability to download free textbooks is especially helpful to students at locations where resource access is lacking. To prevent downloading unwanted viruses, it is best to avoid torrenting; rather, download files directly from the site.

Though it markets its paid tutoring and resources, the PrepScholar Blog is a useful source of gratuitous advice on the (US) college admissions process. Frequently posting articles and guides on extracurricular activities, standardized tests, course selection, and many other topics, the blog is an essential source of information for any student looking to apply to a university in the US.

Edx is a database of courses provided by universities, private companies and even international organizations. From skill-learning such as coding to academic learning such as topology, Edx provides courses for any and all interests. While certification is priced, most courses are available for free.