How many people get their research published as a lead author while still in high-school?

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<p>Hi!</p>

<p>I was wondering how many people get their research published in a peer-reviewed journal while still in HS? Is it a large number. Does having published a research paper as a lead author greatly influence your college admissions decisions or is it taken as just another achievement? I am primarily looking for the number of people that do so. Is it a large number or is it only a handful?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>Almost zero. The vast majority of high schoolers (and even undergrads most of the time) get published research by assisting a professor or grad student doing their own research.</p>

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<p>Using common sense, I’m going to guess it is a very small minority. </p>