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Building the next generation of thought leaders.

RECO offers project-based liberal arts courses for students in Grades 8-12 to tackle big questions across economics, technology, culture, and more.

Join us to prepare your child for college while building a well-rounded portfolio of research and written projects for stronger admissions.

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Led by carefully chosen instructors from the world’s finest universities.

Our Approach

Founded by an alum of Stanford University and the University of Chicago, RECO is known for the quality of its mentors, student-centered approach, and commitment to ethics.

We support students in Grades 8 to 12 to build fundamental skills in research, critical thinking, and writing to become the empathetic, socially conscious, and responsible leaders our world needs.

Our Courses for High Schoolers

RECO Spark

For Grades 8-9

Work with peers and 1-on-1 with a mentor to tackle diverse real-world case studies. Build research skills and an original project. Applications for Spark 2025 close on August 31, 2025!

RECO Reads

For Grades 10-12

Work 1-on-1 with a mentor to read personally curated scholarly texts on any topic you choose. Craft a research proposal, online article, or other academic project.

RECO Writes

For Grades 10-12

Work 1-on-1 with a mentor to craft a 6000-word portfolio of writing across genres including op-eds, reviews, and more. Applications open in January 2026.

Learn more at our upcoming Zoom info session!

What will your project be?

Across all our courses, students always choose their research topics. The result? Authentic projects and enjoyable learning experiences.

Watch two of our alumni present at our last Public Student Showcase!

Karthik Agarwal from Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Lucknow, explores how social media algorithms intensified the Rohingya Refugee Crisis of 2017 using sources like the Amnesty International Report and the Digital Divide: India Inequality Report 2022.

Riya Kaulwar, Grade 10 student at 10X International School, Bangalore wrote a critical essay on problems in current STEAM curriculum and teaching and proposed solutions.

If you could choose any topic, what would you explore?

Inside the RECO Classroom!

Watch our students and mentors interact. Learn with empathetic and experienced PhDs and professionals from top universities.

Anirudh Raghavan, a PhD student in Sociology at Ashoka University, and Mahi Garga, a Grade 10 student at JBCN, discuss the causes and effects of gender inequality in education.

Paritosh Kanoria, Founder of  RECO and BA Stanford, MA UChicago, and Aditya Shah, a Grade 8 student at Aditya Birla World Academy, discuss global trade!

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.

  • Abhishek Dudi

    PhD Student, Environmental Studies, Ashoka University

  • Zachary Kuloszewski

    Ph.D Student, Economics, University of Chicago.

  • Sanam Sheriff

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

  • K Mohan Reddy

    PhD Student, Biology, Ashoka University

  • Vivan Malkani

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

  • Anirudh Raghavan

    PhD Student, Sociology and Anthropology, Ashoka University

  • Rohin Bhatt

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

  • Shabdita Tiwari

    Researcher, BRMA. Member, Royal Historical Society. MA, Ashoka University.

  • Philip Cherian

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

  • Dr. Anubha Anushree

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

  • Naomi Harris

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

Testimonials

  • “Most students go to college without purpose. RECO is doing important work in helping students make the most of their time in college."

    Anuja Kohli Mariwala, Education Consultant

  • “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

Get Started with RECO

Explore Our Programmes

Imagine reading your work and name in print on an NGO’s website.

Sounds impressive and exciting? Click below to read more about our programmes.

Book a FREE Consultation

Interested in our programmes but want to know more? Book a call with our Founder—an alum of Stanford and UChicago.

If you are a student, please bring your parent/guardian.

Download our FREE Guide

We follow a structured process to help you find the right topic.

Download our free guide and get started by using our practical strategies!

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