Building the next generation of thought leaders.

RECO guides students in Grades 8-12 to craft research articles tackling big questions across economics, health, sustainability, culture, technology, and more.

Join us to build a differentiated portfolio of writing, win awards, and get published by credible NGOs and major media platforms.

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Led by alumni of the world’s finest universities.

What we do

RECO offers various programmes and services for students in Grades 8-12 to build 21st-century skills, differentiate their profiles, and prepare for college.

Writing for Impact (Basic)

Work 1-1 with a mentor to write a research article on a topic as unique as you. Get published by an credible NGO or media platform. 4-5 weeks.

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Writing for Impact (Advanced)

Build greater depth and breadth with three more publications. Prerequisite: Basic course.

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Custom Writing Coaching

Work 1-1 with a mentor to brainstorm, write, edit and revise any form of non-fiction writing for essay contests and school assignments.

For Schools

We run highly customized workshops and programmes for students and teachers in research methods, critical thinking, topic identification, etc.

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Skills we help you build

Colleges want students who follow their curiosity, think critically, communicate powerfully. We help you do all three.

Curiosity

Excelling in one field will impress colleges. Showing broader curiosity will make you stand out.

At RECO, we help you weave your diverse interests together to build a niche that differentiates you from the crowd.

Communication

No matter their major, colleges value sharp writers who can engage diverse audiences.

At RECO, you’ll write for the general public, helping colleges imagine you on campus, enriching culture and contributing to community.

Critical Thinking

Research creates knowledge. Critical thinking ensures that it is applied ethically.

With us, you will understand context, challenge assumptions, and build a college-ready ability to consider multiple perspectives.

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Choose from 6 broad fields!

You can write your article in any of these six fields, focusing on specific subjects, case studies, social issues that matter to you most.

- Project Tiger: India’s Efforts in Conservation
- Climate Change Affects Women More Than Men
- Making A Factory Sustainable: A Case Study

- Brain Chips: Neuralink, Agency, and Ethics
- Spotify and Netflix: Can Democratizing Media Foster Upward Mobility?
- UPI and Digiyatra: The Tech Explained Inn Simple Terms

- Is Cricket Fueling the Indian Economy? A Look at the BCCI’s Influence
- How Will AI Affect Jobs and Inequality?
- Can India’s EdTech Startup Boom Close the Learning Gap—or Widen It?

- Does Netflix’s Adolescence Portray Teen Media Use Fairly
- Our Multiple Identities: How Caribbean Music Influenced Bollywood
- How Emojis Shape Formal Communication and Gen-Z-Boomer Relations

- The COVID Migration Crisis in India: What Went Wrong?
- Marriage Equality Was Denied in India: What Comes Next?
- How Corrupt is India? A Story In Numbers

- The Neuroscience Behind Teen Anxiety
- Does the novel, The Emperor of Maladies misrepresent cancer?
- Can Trauma Be Passed Down Genetically?

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Your topic? Your choice!

Once you choose a field, we’ll weave your diverse interests together into a topic that truly reflects you. Take a look at how our alumni have done this in the past.

Law, Ethics and Human Rights

Karthik, a Grade 9 student at Seth M.R. Jaipuria School in Lucknow, combined his interests in misinformation, literature, and technology to write about online hate speech in the Rohingya refugee crisis.

Technology and Innovation

Riya, a Grade 10 student at 10X International School in Bangalore, combined her interests in science, education, and innovation to critique current approaches to STEAM education and propose new solutions.

Politics, Economics and Business

Paarth, a Grade 9 student at The Cathedral & John Connon School in Mumbai, combined his interests in psychology, economics, business, and technology to analyze new startups improving AI-based language learning.

How can you combine your interests into a unique interdisciplinary article? Book a free consultation with our founder to discuss!

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Meet our growing community of instructors and mentors.

Paritosh Kanoria

Founder, RECO. MA, University of Chicago. BA, Stanford University.
Dr. Marcos Sorá

Assistant Professor, Economics, UIUC (Fall, 2025). PhD, University of Chicago.
Dr. Anubha Anushree

PhD, History, Stanford University. Global Editor, The Review of Democracy.
Philip Cherian

Ph.D Student, Physics, Ashoka University. Former Research Fellow, Columbia University.
Naomi Harris

Joint PhD Candidate, Comparative Literature and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Chicago.
Zachary Kuloszewski

Ph.D Student, Economics, University of Chicago.
Rohin Bhatt

Advocate, Supreme Court of India. MS, Bioethics, Harvard University.
Vivan Malkani

Clean Energy Consultant, E3. MS, BA, Stanford University.
Sanam Sheriff

Visiting Assistant Professor, Creative Writing, Bryn Mawr College. MFA, Washington University in St. Louis.
Trina Chaudhuri

Head of Content of Undergraduate Services, The Red Pen.

Student Testimonials

“The approachability and friendliness of the team made my experience extremely enjoyable. I’ve connected with my mentors even post the program.”

Aarush Kamdar, Grade 11
Don Bosco International School, Mumbai

“I appreciated how flexible they were, prioritizing each student and their specific needs and not burdening them with additional work.”

Fuad Agha, Grade 12
Reva Independent PU, Bangalore

Hear from an expert

"Most students go to college without purpose. They apply for a major they think they might enjoy and yet have no idea how to use it later in life. RECO is doing refreshing and important work in helping students make the most of their time in college, and contribute to the world in unique and personally meaningful ways."