Webinars & Workshops

Do you have an HSBC card? You've got exclusive access to our webinars! Learn about university admissions tips & trends, COVID's impact on education, and more!

Upcoming Live Webinars to Watch at Home

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27th June 2020
COVID's Impact on Education in the US
Speaker: Anjali B. (Duke)

COVID is rapidly changing university admissions requirements in the US.

How will this impact future students?

Hear from one of our admissions experts and have all your burning questions answered.
18th July 2020
COVID's Impact on Education in UK, AUS, MYS
Speaker: Shihui P.

How has COVID impacted education around the world, especially for students hoping to attend university abroad?

Shihui has years of experience in education and will share her insights into COVID’s impact, and how the world of education is changing.

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Past Webinar
Essays for Admission to US Colleges
Speaker: Gabe G. (Harvard & New England Conservatory of Music)

Hear expert advice on the role that essays play in the admissions process and how best to tell your story.
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Supercharge Your Summer!
Speaker: George B. (Crimson Strategist)

Dream of attending a top university? Make your Summer count.

Learn about online Summer programs, impactful initiatives, academic acceleration, and how to make the most of your time.
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IB Strategies and University Pathways
Speakers: Two recently admitted Cornell & Oxford students

Dave and Sandhya share their insight and tips on the benefits of IB, how it’s different, how to prepare, and what doors it opens. They will also share other admissions tips and advice!

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How to Secure Top UK University Offers
Speakers: Shihui P. (LSE)

What’s your strategy behind choosing your course and 5 UCAS schools? How do you stand out through your extracurriculars? What should you highlight in your personal statement?
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Top US Colleges: Student Perspectives
Speakers: Helen & Soumil (Harvard & Stanford)

Learn what it takes to get into a top US university incl. how to stand out through your academics, how to develop unique extracurriculars, what to write about in your essays, what a day in the life at Harvard vs. Stanford is like.

Feeling ambitious? Talk to an academic advisor about your future!

Meet some of our expert speakers

Our speakers have all studied, or worked, at the best universities around the world and are experts in demystifying the journey to top universities while inspiring students to reach their full potential.

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Martin Walsh
Former Stanford Admissions Officer
Martin has reviewed 5,000+ college applications, trained counselors from international schools over 10 years, and worked as a counselor for 13 years. He enjoys unraveling the US admissions process by providing insight for families and teachers directly from top US admissions offices.
David Buisson
Senior Consultant at Crimson Education
David completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at the University of Auckland and earned an MBA as a Sloan Fellow at MIT. He now spends his helping students create unique, interdisciplinary extracurricular projects to increase their leadership skills.
Isamar Vega
Senior Strategy Consultant at Crimson Education
Isamar received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Harvard University. She then went on to work in Admissions at Stanford and now uses her experiences at both universities to mentor students from around the world and help them gain admission to top-tier universities.
George Baxter
Strategy Consultant at Crimson Education
George received a coveted likely-letter from Harvard University and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and with a secondary in African American Studies. Since graduating, George has worked with international students to develop their high school pathways and ensure success in their applications overseas.