How to Pick the Right Subject for Top UK Universities
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Struggling to Choose the Right Subject? Learn What Top UK Universities Really Look For
Join Cambridge graduate Matthew Shapiro as he shares expert guidance on choosing the right subject to get into top UK universities.
Hi, I’m Matthew Shapiro, a Cambridge graduate and UK admissions expert. Every year, I help students who dream of studying at top UK universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial & more. Discover how your subject choice can make or break your UK uni dreams. Learn what top universities look for, and how to boost your admission chances by up to 2-10x. In this webinar, you will learn:
In this webinar, you will learn:
- How the UK admissions process really works
- How your chosen subject affects your chances of getting into top UK universities
- The best way to showcase a genuine academic interest in your chosen field
- Common mistakes students make when selecting their subject — and how to avoid them
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After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 19/11/25 at 6:30pm (GMT).
Meet Your Speakers
Matthew S.
Cambridge alum and Senior Strategist
Matthew, originally from Toronto, Canada, studied history at the University of Cambridge. He went on to teach English and History in Japan, where he eventually became the Dean of International Studies at a private boys' school. In his 17 years as Dean, he served as an international college counsellor, helping his students gain admission to universities in Canada and the EU, such as KU Leveun, Amsterdam, Bocconi, UBC, McGill, and UofT.
Rebecca P.
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.
Matthew S.
Cambridge alum and Senior Strategist
Matthew, originally from Toronto, Canada, studied history at the University of Cambridge. He went on to teach English and History in Japan, where he eventually became the Dean of International Studies at a private boys' school. In his 17 years as Dean, he served as an international college counsellor, helping his students gain admission to universities in Canada and the EU, such as KU Leveun, Amsterdam, Bocconi, UBC, McGill, and UofT.
Rebecca P.
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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How Crimson Can Help
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.
