

Capstone Projects That Admissions Officers Can't Ignore
Kiwi students often face the challenge of standing out in competitive global admissions. Join former MIT Admissions Officer Prof. David Buisson to learn how to design a unique capstone project that top universities—like Stanford, Yale, or Penn—can’t ignore.
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Does Your Capstone Capture the Attention of Global Admissions Officers?
Top universities review thousands of applications every year. For Kiwi students, the key to standing out is proving you can compete globally.
Capstone projects let students go beyond schoolwork to showcase initiative, creativity, and real-world impact. In this session, former MIT Admissions Officer Prof. David Buisson will share how to design a project that solves problems, delivers measurable results, and highlights your passions—plus four key strategies for success.
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How to create a unique project that stands out in a global admissions pool.
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How to design a project that addresses real-world needs and shows impact.
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How to connect your academic strengths and passions into one narrative.
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How to build a project that evolves and strengthens your application.
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Meet Your Speaker
David Buisson
Senior Strategic Consultant Prof. Buisson holds a PhD in Chemistry, is a former MIT Admissions Officer and senior academic leader at the University of Otago, where he served as Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean. With a career spanning science, business, and higher education, he combines deep academic expertise with first-hand knowledge of elite admissions. Now Crimson Education’s Chief Senior Graduate Strategist, he has mentored 200+ students into top universities, including MIT, Stanford, Oxford, and Cambridge, known for his creative, cross-disciplinary approach to top university admissions.

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