Webinars & Workshops

Everything you need to know about university applications: academics, extracurriculars, high school self-study, COVID-19's impact on application and more.

300+

Webinars & workshops so far since 2020

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Different topics covered

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Expert speakers featured

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3 Feb 2021
How to Ace the SAT and ACT Exams
Webinar's Agenda:
In this workshop, Olivia Munk will cover:
- The SAT - overview 
- SAT practice questions 
- The ACT - overview
- ACT practice questions 
- How to decide which exam is right for you and how to prepare 
- Q&A 
6:30 PM (UAE Time)
3 Feb 2021
How to get into Oxford, Cambridge & the Ivy League
What will be covered at this event?
- How to stand out with proper candidacy building and application preparation
- How extracurriculars can help you gain admission to Oxbridge and Ivy League universities
- The employment, career, and internship opportunities available to university students
- How to apply to world-class UK and US universities - exam scores, essays, interviews, case studies and more
7:00 PM (PST)
10 Feb 2021
CGA Open Day
You’ll learn about:
- How our school works
- What makes CGA special
- The importance of subject selection
- How you can use CGA to supplement your education
- What an online classroom looks like
- Our extracurricular program
You will also have the chance to meet:
- Our founder, Jamie Beaton
- Some of our amazing teachers
- Current UAE CGA student
- Our Academic Advisors who can answer all of your questions
6:30 PM (UAE Time)
16 Feb 2021
Why Do Over 10K/year UK Students Leave for the US?
The draw of US universities
Thousands of international students apply to the top US universities every year, many of which come from the UK and Europe.
In this webinar, we will be exploring the appeal of the US in depth and hearing from former Crimson student Bluebelle on why she chose Yale over Oxford.
6:30 PM (UKT)
17 Feb 2021
CGA Open Day (in Russian)
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6:00 PM (UAE Time)
18 Feb 2021
Oxford vs. Harvard Showdown
The greatest university battle of them all!
It’s well known that Harvard and Oxford University have been in constant battle for the crown of ‘Top University’ for a while now, making the choice between them very difficult.
We are going to settle this argument once and for all! We’ve got a representative from each side ready to battle it out and leave you with one question; will you be UK-bound or heading state-side?
6:30 PM (UKT)
20 Feb 2021
Extracurricular and Leadership Activities
What this webinar will cover:
- The importance of extracurricular activities in your university application
- How to demonstrate leadership through your activities
- What Admissions Officers are looking for in your extracurricular profile
- How to craft extracurricular activities that highlight your skill set
10:00 AM (THT)
20 Feb 2021
HK Admitted Student Showcase
Like many Hong Kongers, Yik Siu used to envision her higher education as studying either Law, Medicine, or Business at a Hong Kong university. She had never thought of studying overseas until she read an article about having an international education three years ago.
Born with an adventurous soul, Yik Siu was inspired by the idea of studying with people from diverse backgrounds and decided to apply to universities overseas.
3:00 PM (HKT)
27 Feb 2021
The Importance of Extracurriculars
Join this webinar hosted by Harvard Graduate, United Nations Consultant, Lecturer, and Extracurricular Mentor Jeffrey Lamb to gain insights into the importance of extracurriculars for top US and UK university admissions.
Learn how to craft and build your extracurricular profile on your university application to separate from the competition.
10:00 AM (AEDT)

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Meet Some Of Our Expert Speakers

Speakers at our webinars come from all over the world. They have studied or worked at the best universities and are eager to demystify the journey into top universities as well as inspire you during these difficult times.

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Martin Walsh
Former Stanford Admissions Officer
Over the years Martin Walsh has reviewed more than 5,000 applications and really enjoys taking some of the mystery out of the college admission process; while also providing tips, guidance and insight to parents, students and teachers.
David Buisson
Senior Strategist at Crimson Education
David is a Sloan Fellow from MIT. He spends much of his time mentoring and undertaking workshops for entrepreneurs, businesses and students to develop their leadership abilities, talents and creativity.
Isamar Vega
Strategy Consultant at Crimson Education
Isamar is an ex-assistant director of admissions at Stanford University. She pursued a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and was heavily involved in the Undergraduate Admissions Council, Harvard-Radcliffe RAZA and the Harvard College European Society. She is passionate about providing students all across the world with admission strategies for top-tier universities.
George Baxter
Strategy Consultant at Crimson Education
George graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Sociology and a secondary field in African American Studies. George has four years of experience in the industry and has helped many international high school students develop application profiles strong enough to earn positions at colleges such as Harvard, UCLA, NYU, Cornell, and Columbia.