Webinars & Workshops

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

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Webinars & workshops so far since 2020

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Different topics covered

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Expert speakers featured

Upcoming Webinars & Workshops

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8 June 2021
Is the US for Me? How to Choose Your Dream College!
What we will cover:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the US college landscape and curriculum
- Uncover the distinguishing characteristics of different colleges - from size and staff:student ratio, to societies and political leanings
- Discover which academic pathways might suit your skills and interests
- Learn about the funding options available at different colleges
- Hear the advantages of a US college education and why it can benefit you to apply
6:30 PM (GMT+1)
15 June 2021
Storytelling: Standing Out in US College Admissions!
What we will cover:
- Find out how top-ranked universities use your personal and supplemental essays to evaluate your application
- Discover the components of a good personal essay
- Find out what makes a personal essay stand out to admissions officers
- Learn an exercise in how to craft a compelling story
- There will be a Q&A at the end of this webinar so bring your questions to the table!
6:30 PM (GMT+1)
23 June 2021
From NZ to Harvard, Cambridge, & Princeton. How we got in!
What we will cover:
👉 First-hand case studies of Kiwi students accepted into Harvard, Princeton, Juilliard, Toronto, and Cambridge!
👉 The benefits of studying at top global universities
👉 A step by step breakdown of how to apply from NZ
👉 What top universities are looking for in applicants
7:00 PM (GMT+12)

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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.