Ready for the Ultimate US & UK University Summit?

Experts with years of university admission experience will be sharing their knowledge on how students can find their voice and passions to truly stand out.

20

Speakers

12

Sessions

2

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1000+

Atendees
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Want to learn how you can gain admission to the Ivy League, Oxford, Cambridge and more?

This is your (free) ticket to access some of the best university experts, former admissions officers, educational advisors and admitted students, who know what it takes to get admitted to some of the top-ranking universities in the world.

27th & 28th June

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Day One

Saturday, 27th of June 2020

Explore the US application process with former admissions officers and university experts who will outline what it takes to stand out above the competition. Join workshops to gain insight into what makes a extraordinary extracurricular project, and how you can be leveraging your application portfolio during the current global environment.

When it comes to the application journey, there’s no one better to tell it like it is than a student who has just experienced it for themselves. Join us for “Insights of Admits and Alumni”, to gain insight into how to built a successful application to some of the best universities in the world, and what the experience is like once you get there.

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Day Two

Sunday, 28th of June 2020

Discover the benefits of pursuing admission to some of the best universities in the UK. Learn all there is to know about the application process from UK admissions experts, who will guide you through exactly what is needed to stand out from the competition.

Join workshops to learn how to construct a successful personal statement, ace your standardised admissions tests, and qualify for that all important interview. On that note, for those of you pursuing admission to Oxford or Cambridge, the workshop dedicated to unlocking the Oxbridge interview is one not to be missed!

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Who's speaking?

This summit is a two-day conference featuring speakers that include the brilliant minds in Crimson's network and the students we've supported in gaining admission. Hear from former Stanford admissions officers, senior application strategists, ECL Mentors, and other top experts to discuss the key topics affecting every facet of your top US and UK university application(s).

Why you should attend

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    Everything you need to know about the Admissions Process

    Gain insight into the US/UK application process as we uncover what is involved in a successful application. Whether you have just started considering studying at a top university, or you are developing your application, there will be something for everyone.

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    Workshops with Experts

    We are bringing you some of the best experts in their field as they unpack elements of the US and UK applications. Our experts will zero in on what admissions officers are looking and how they differentiate between who is accepted and who is not.

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    Meet recent admits and current university students

    So you know what it takes to be admitted, but who actually gets in? We give you access to recently admitted students who will explain exactly what it took them to gain admission to the universities of their dreams. Further, you will also hear from students currently studying at some of the world’s best universities on how their experience has not just matched but exceeded their expectations.

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    Expert Speakers that will blow your mind

    Learn everything you need to know about the changes to the admissions to US and UK universities. From requirements to international applicants chances we will cover all topics and will also hold a Q&A to get your questions answered.

AGENDA Day 1: All about the US!

DAY 1 // Kick off!

  • Hosts: Alex Cork & Na’ama Landau
  • Time: 13:00 AEST / 15:00 NZT / 12:00 JST / 12:00 KST / CST 11:00 / SGT 11:00 / ICT 10:00 / VNT 10:00
  • About the session:
    Get your coffees, your snacks and settle in for what is guaranteed to be a productive Saturday. Meet your hosts Alex and Na’ama as they explain how the day will run. We will also welcome Jamie Beaton to the stage as he talks about Education in a post COVID-19 world

DAY 1 // Beyond the Basics: What US Admission Officers Look For

  • Speaker: Isamar

  • Time: 13:30 AEST / 15:30 NZT / 12:30 JST / 12:30 KST / CST 11:30 / SGT 11:30 / ICT 10:30 / VNT 10:30

  • About the session:
    Join Isamar, former Assistant Director of Admissions at Stanford University, as she takes you behind the scenes at what makes admissions officers really take notice when an application lands on their desk, and how you can develop your application to be one that stands out from increasingly strong competition

DAY 1 // Stories of Exceptional Extracurriculars and How You Can Do the Same

  • Speaker: Tressa Thomas

  • Time: 14:30 AEST / 16:30 NZT / 13:30 JST / 13:30 KST / CST 12:30 / SGT 12:30 / ICT 11:30 / VNT 11:30

  • About the session:
    Crimson Director of Extracurriculars and Leadership (ECLs), Tressa Thomas, uncovers the secrets behind how to ideate, strategise and execute ECLs that resonate. Join this session to learn how you can develop and articulate an ECL portfolio that reflects your personal narrative.

DAY 1 // US Personal Statement Masterclass

  • Speaker: Martin Walsh

  • Time: 15:30 AEST / 17:30 NZT / 14:30 JST / 14:30 KST / CST 13:30 / SGT 13:30 / ICT 12:30 / VNT 12:30

  • About the session:
    Back by popular demand, former Assistant Dean of Admissions of Stanford, Martin Walsh, is here to deliver his expert US Personal Statement Masterclass. Join Martin as he unpacks what many consider the “sticking point” of the US application, what admissions officers are looking for and what you can do to stand out from the competition.

DAY 1 // Insights from US Admits and Alumni

  • Speaker:
  • Time: 16:30 AEST / 18:30 NZT / 15:30 JST / 15:30 KST / CST 14:30 / SGT 14:30 / ICT 13:30 / VNT 13:30
  • About the session:
    Here is your chance to hear it from those who have gone down the application journey and succeeded in gaining admission. Hear from recent admits to Harvard, Stanford, Duke and Columbia and current students at UPenn and Columbia who will cover all there is to know about studying and living at some of the world’s most famous university campuses.

Day 1 // 'Ask us anything' with Jamie Beaton

  • Speaker: Jamie Beaton
  • Time: 17:30 AEST / 19:30 NZT / 16:30 JST / 16:30 KST / CST 15:30 / SGT 15:30 / ICT 14:30 / VNT 14:30
  • About the session: Crimson Education has helped students achieve over 1,400 offers to top US universities, with 268 to the Ivy League. This is your opportunity to ask Jamie Beaton (Harvard and Stanford Alumnus, Oxford Rhodes Scholar, and Crimson Education CEO) any burning questions you may have about how to gain admission to the best institutions in the US. Make sure you are in attendance to be the winner of the lucky door prize; consisting of 5 hours of Crimson tutoring and an exclusive world-leading university merchandise pack!

AGENDA Day 2: All about the UK!

DAY 2 // Kick off!

  • Hosts: Alex Cork & Na’ama Landau
  • Time: 13:00 AEST / 15:00 NZT / 12:00 JST / 12:00 KST / CST 11:00 / SGT 11:00 / ICT 10:00 / VNT 10:00
  • About the session:
    Get your coffees, your snacks and settle in for what is guaranteed to be a productive Saturday. Meet your hosts Alex and Na’ama as they explain how the day will run. We will also welcome Jamie Beaton to the stage as he talks about Education in a post COVID-19 world

DAY 2 // Beyond the Basics: What UK Universities Look For

  • Speaker: Shihui Pang
  • Time: 13:30 AEST / 15:30 NZT / 12:30 JST / 12:30 KST / CST 11:30 / SGT 11:30 / ICT 10:30 / VNT 10:30
  • About the session:
    Some consider the UCAS to be straight forward, but what can you do to maximise your chances of success when it comes to applying to some of the best universities in the UK? Join Shihui as she uncovers what admissions officers look for when it comes to admitting students to Oxford, Cambridge and more.

DAY 2 // UK Personal Statement Masterclass

  • Speaker: To be announced
  • Time: 14:30 AEST / 16:30 NZT / 13:30 JST / 13:30 KST / CST 12:30 / SGT 12:30 / ICT 11:30 / VNT 11:30
  • About the session:
    When it comes to 500 words, do you know which ones will give you the best chance at admission? This session breaks down the personal statement and the best way to construct a response that will resonate with admissions officers and lift your application to the top of the competitive pool.

DAY 2 // Nailing Your Oxford or Cambridge Interview

  • Speaker: George Baxter
  • Time: 15:30 AEST / 17:30 NZT / 14:30 JST / 14:30 KST / CST 13:30 / SGT 13:30 / ICT 12:30 / VNT 12:30
  • About the session:
    If you are considering applying to Oxford or Cambridge, then you won’t want to miss this! Join George as he takes you through the interview process unique to these two universities in assessing the candidacy of applicants. Learn what it takes to get to the interview stage and what you can do to ensure you have the best chance of admission.

DAY 2 // Insights from UK Admits and Alumni

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  • Time: 16:30 AEST / 18:30 NZT / 15:30 JST / 15:30 KST / CST 14:30 / SGT 14:30 / ICT 13:30 / VNT 13:30
  • About the session:
    Here is your chance to hear it from those who have gone down the application journey and succeeded in gaining admission to their dream university. Hear from recent admits to universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, LSE and current students at Cambridge and other leading universities will cover all there is to know about studying and living at some of the UK’s most famous university campuses.

Day 2 // 'Ask us anything' with Jamie Beaton

  • Speaker: Jamie Beaton
  • Time: 17:30 AEST / 19:30 NZT / 16:30 JST / 16:30 KST / CST 15:30 / SGT 15:30 / ICT 14:30 / VNT 14:30
  • About the session: Crimson Education has helped students achieve over 1,400 offers to top US universities, with 268 to the Ivy League. This is your opportunity to ask Jamie Beaton (Harvard and Stanford Alumnus, Oxford Rhodes Scholar, and Crimson Education CEO) any burning questions you may have about how to gain admission to the best institutions in the US. Make sure you are in attendance to be the winner of the lucky door prize; consisting of 5 hours of Crimson tutoring and an exclusive world leading university merchandise pack!

The summit schedule might change and sessions can be updated or replaced as we get closer to the event :)

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27th & 28th of June