Register now to our first 'Getting In: The US & UK Admissions Series' and take your university journey to the next level!
The event is a ‘must attend’ for students aiming at Stanford, Oxford, Yale, MIT, Cambridge, UCLA, UCL and more.
Our expert speakers will give you the edge you need to stand out and succeed in the competitive world of university admissions. Don't let the challenge hold you back - take the first step towards your dream today!
Receive expert guidance and advice on how to create a competitive university application and stand out from other applicants
Gain insights and knowledge about the US & UK university admissions process from former insiders and experts
Discover the latest updates and trends in the US & UK university admissions landscape
Learn the specific challenges and concerns that international students face in the US & UK university admissions process and how to overcome them
This event will be broken into three sessions, featuring speakers from Crimson's expert Ivy League and Oxbridge network. Each session will give you the edge you need to stand out and succeed in the competitive world of university admissions.
Dr. Ng is a former admissions officer at Stanford and Harvard. An alumni of both schools, she completed her Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies and Computer Science at Harvard, and her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Stanford. Pam has supported numerous international students to gain admission to Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, and other top institutions.
Martin has 15 years of experience evaluating applications and counseling students to help them gain admission to their dream universities. He has worked in admissions at two different top universities and has expert knowledge about the trends affecting US college admissions.
Abbi graduated from Oxford University with an undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature. She also recently graduated with her master’s with a distinction in International Social and Public Policy from London School of Economics (LSE), and received a Titmuss Prize for Best Performance. She is Director of UK and EU Admission at Crimson Education and has extensive experience helping students to secure top offers to Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Imperial, Kings, Warwick, Durham, and many other top Russell Group Universities.
Welcome!
Our Host: Will Yaxley
About the session:
In our welcome session, our host Will Yaxley will provide some insights about what is going on the admissions landscape for the top universities in the US and the UK, explaining why thousands of students from around the world aspire to be accepted into universities such as Stanford, Yale, Oxford, and Cambridge.
When?
11 AM (HKT)
How to Build a Successful Ivy League College Application
Speaker: Pam Ng, Harvard & Stanford Former Admissions Officer
About the session:
During the presentation, Pamela Ng, Former Admissions Officer at Stanford University and Harvard University, will cover the criteria that top US universities use to evaluate applicants and specific tips for maximizing the impact of each evaluated factor.
At the end of this presentation, you will have a clearer understanding of the expectations that the Ivy League and other top US universities have for their candidates, including academic achievements (school grades, curriculum rigor and standardized test scores); the impact of extracurricular activities and leadership; as well as the importance of crafting a standout personal statement (essays).
When?
11:20 AM (HKT)
Decoding the Admissions Game: Insights and Strategies from Top US Universities
Speaker: Martin Walsh, Former Assistant Dean of Admissions at Stanford University
About the session:
Martin Walsh, Former Assistant Dean of Admission at Stanford University and Former Director of Admissions at Santa Clara University will walk you through the most recent trends and changes in this year’s admissions landscape to help you prepare for the future.
If your main goal is to be accepted at top US universities, prepare yourself to receive relevant insights on how the Ivy League and other top schools fill out their classes and how you can prepare for the application process.
When?
12:10 PM (HKT)
UK University Admissions & Recent Changes for Future Applicants
Speaker: Abbigail Colwyn, Director of UK Admissions at Crimson Education
About the session:
During this presentation, Abbi Colwyn, Director of UK & EU Admissions at Crimson Education, will provide an overview of the UK university admissions process, including recent changes to the Cambridge Admission Testing and UCAS requirements for personal statements. By the end of this presentation, you will know exactly how to craft a strong application to Oxford, Cambridge, and other top UK universities, as well as specific tips and insights to help you prepare at the highest level.
When?
1 PM (HKT)
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When?
2 PM (HKT)