

The Global Admissions Festival: The Insider's Guide to Elite US & UK Admissions
- Zoom
What does it take to get into the Ivies, Oxbridge, and other world's top universities?
Rare access. Real insights. One session you can't afford to miss.
The strategy that actually gets Indonesian accepted to elite universities? You won't find them online, forums, or any other place. You'll hear them here. Join our free 1.5-hour Virtual Global Admissions Festival and hear directly from Crimson's Co-Founder, a former Harvard admissions officer, and a Stanford-admitted student in one rare, concentrated session. You'll discover:
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The unspoken factors that separate accepted students from the rest, straight from someone who reviewed applications inside Harvard.
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How to leverage academic research to build a standout profile with real examples of what students have accomplished through programs like Crimson's Global Lab.
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What the journey to a top university truly looks like through a student's eyes.
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Bonus: A FREE personalized profile consultation, a concrete next step tailored specifically to your child.
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Meet Our Key Speakers
Get inspired by those who've helped students succeed and those who've done it themselves!


Fangzhou Jiang
Harvard, Stanford & Tsinghua Grad, Crimson's Co-Founder
Fangzhou is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Crimson Education, a global education company helping students access top universities worldwide. Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 and China's Hurun Under 30 list, he is a Schwarzman Scholar and graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Kennedy School, Tsinghua University, and the Australian National University.


Benito N. Rodríguez
Former Harvard Admissions Officer & Alumni
Benito is a former Admissions Officer at Harvard University with over 17 years of experience in college advising. A graduate of Harvard College and former Google professional, he continues to interview prospective students for Harvard and has helped students gain admission to top institutions including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, and UC Berkeley.


Dr. Xavier Portillo
Harvard Research & Teaching Fellow
Dr. Xavier Portillo is a Kavli-Laukien Research and Teaching Fellow at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School, where he conducts postdoctoral research at the Origins of Life Initiative. He also serves as a Teaching Fellow and Instructor at Harvard College, bringing extensive experience in research, teaching, and mentoring aspiring scientists.


Jenna Jokhani
Former Crimson Student & Stanford Grad
Jenna is a former Crimson student and a Stanford University undergrad studying Political Science and Symbolic Systems with a concentration in Human-Centered AI. Having successfully gained admission to one of the world's leading universities, she offers firsthand insights into the application process and student life at Stanford.


Fangzhou Jiang
Harvard, Stanford & Tsinghua Grad, Crimson's Co-Founder
Fangzhou is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Crimson Education, a global education company helping students access top universities worldwide. Recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30 and China's Hurun Under 30 list, he is a Schwarzman Scholar and graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Kennedy School, Tsinghua University, and the Australian National University.


Benito N. Rodríguez
Former Harvard Admissions Officer & Alumni
Benito is a former Admissions Officer at Harvard University with over 17 years of experience in college advising. A graduate of Harvard College and former Google professional, he continues to interview prospective students for Harvard and has helped students gain admission to top institutions including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, and UC Berkeley.


Dr. Xavier Portillo
Harvard Research & Teaching Fellow
Dr. Xavier Portillo is a Kavli-Laukien Research and Teaching Fellow at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School, where he conducts postdoctoral research at the Origins of Life Initiative. He also serves as a Teaching Fellow and Instructor at Harvard College, bringing extensive experience in research, teaching, and mentoring aspiring scientists.


Jenna Jokhani
Former Crimson Student & Stanford Grad
Jenna is a former Crimson student and a Stanford University undergrad studying Political Science and Symbolic Systems with a concentration in Human-Centered AI. Having successfully gained admission to one of the world's leading universities, she offers firsthand insights into the application process and student life at Stanford.
Explore the Fest Sessions!
10:00 AMOpening & Agenda Overview
A brief introduction to the Global Admissions Festival, setting the context for the day and outlining what participants can expect from the sessions ahead.
10:10 AMMapping the Milestones to The World's Top Universities
Get a rare look inside the world of elite admissions. Join Fangzhou, Crimson's CFO, as he shares his candid take on where admissions is headed and the strategies you need to know to give your child a real competitive edge.
10:25 AMIvy League Admissions: Insights from a Former Harvard Admissions Officer
Get a clear overview of the Ivy League and top US university landscape, with behind-the-scenes insights from Benito Rodriguez on how applications are truly reviewed at Harvard.
10:45 AMResearch as a Differentiator
Discover how academic research experience can transform a university application from Dr. Xavier Portillo, with real stories from students who took part in Crimson's Global Lab program and what it changed for them.
11:00 AMFrom Crimson to Stanford: Jenna's Story
An honest, firsthand account of one student's journey to Stanford the challenges, the turning points, and how the right support made all the difference.
12:20 PMLive Panel Q&A
Put your questions directly to our expert panel. Followed by a warm close, key takeaways, and details on how to take the next step with Crimson.
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