Top Tips to Get Into the Ivy League and Oxbridge
An exclusive Crimson Education webinar, perfect for students in Years 9–10 and their families. This beginner-friendly session will walk you through everything you need to know about applying to the Ivy League and Oxbridge, while also comparing top universities in the UK and the US.
- Zoom (Online)
Exclusive Admissions Insights from Harvard & UCL Alumnus
Hi, I’m George Baxter, a Harvard & UCL alumnus. With Ivy League acceptance rates as low as 3.6% and Oxbridge at 18%, standing out has never been tougher. In this free webinar, I’ll share what makes a winning application - from what admissions officers look for, to how to craft a strong personal statement and showcase your academics and extracurriculars.
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The distinguishing features of top US & UK universities
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What catches the eye of an Oxbridge Admissions Officer
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Which students do Ivy League Admissions Officers admit
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A breakdown of the Oxbridge and Ivy League application processes
Register Now!
After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 25/09/25 at 6:30pm (BST).
Meet Your Speakers
George Baxter
Harvard & UCL Alumnus
George attended Harvard, earning a degree in Sociology with a secondary field in African American Studies. Embracing academic and extracurricular life, he participated in musicals, orchestras, and choirs. Returning to the UK, he completed an M.Sc. in Public Policy at UCL, earning a spot on the Dean’s List. Since then, he dedicated himself to helping students gain admission to top universities, guiding hundreds to successful applications at institutions like Harvard, Yale, Oxford, and Cambridge.
Rebecca Pretorius
Regional Director, Crimson UK and Europe
Rebecca has 15 years of educational experience in Publishing, EdTech and Admissions. She has previous experience in other global education companies, serving as Publishing Director, eLearning Director, and Digital Director. Rebecca is a mum to two teenage boys at school in the UK. Rebecca has advised hundreds of students from the European and African regions on US and UK university admissions.
George Baxter
Harvard & UCL Alumnus
George attended Harvard, earning a degree in Sociology with a secondary field in African American Studies. Embracing academic and extracurricular life, he participated in musicals, orchestras, and choirs. Returning to the UK, he completed an M.Sc. in Public Policy at UCL, earning a spot on the Dean’s List. Since then, he dedicated himself to helping students gain admission to top universities, guiding hundreds to successful applications at institutions like Harvard, Yale, Oxford, and Cambridge.
Rebecca Pretorius
Regional Director, Crimson UK and Europe
Rebecca has 15 years of educational experience in Publishing, EdTech and Admissions. She has previous experience in other global education companies, serving as Publishing Director, eLearning Director, and Digital Director. Rebecca is a mum to two teenage boys at school in the UK. Rebecca has advised hundreds of students from the European and African regions on US and UK university admissions.
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Applying to top universities is a difficult task which is why so many students seek external support in addition to the guidance offered at school. Our tailored programmes pair each student with a team of expert mentors, guiding them through every step, from university selection to essays and test prep. By joining this webinar, you’ll have the chance to qualify for a 1:1 meeting with an Academic Advisor to assess your candidacy and learn how Crimson helps students boost their admission chances by 2–10x.
