5. National High School Journal of Science (NHSJS) | nhsjs.com High school students | International | Free
Student-run, peer-reviewed, open-access journal covering biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, and science policy. Three-step peer review process with a scientific advisory board that includes professional researchers. Acceptance rate is approximately 70% — more accessible than JEI or CJSJ, and the right target for solid research that doesn't yet clear the bar of the most selective journals. Median review time 8 weeks; 95% of papers receive a decision within 14 weeks.
Authorship: High school students. Solo submission allowed. No faculty co-author required.
Advice: Free and fast. The high acceptance rate means this carries less admissions weight than JEI or CJSJ, but the peer review is real and a first publication here is a legitimate credential.
Deadline: Rolling.