10 Ivy League Application Mistakes Canadian Students Make — and How to Avoid Them
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Meet Your Speaker
Ria J.
Ria began her career in Shenzhen, China, guiding students to admission at Ivy League and Top 20 U.S. universities. She later worked in admissions at the University of California and Johns Hopkins, where she reviewed thousands of applications from domestic and international students. She now serves as an alumni interviewer and part-time admissions reader for Vanderbilt University, where she has evaluated 400+ applications for the College of Arts and Sciences. At Crimson, she brings this insider experience to help students navigate the U.S. admissions process with clarity and strategy.
One mistake can turn an Ivy League dream into a rejection
Every year, high-achieving Canadian students are rejected from Ivy League and other top U.S. universities.
This is not because they aren’t qualified, but because of avoidable application mistakes. For Canadian families, the challenge isn’t potential. It’s understanding how U.S. admissions officers evaluate academics, activities, essays, and recommendations. Small missteps can quietly weaken an otherwise strong application. In this webinar, you’ll learn:
What Admissions Officers look for
Discover how differences in essays, supplemental questions, and demonstrated interest can influence admissions decisions.
Why “busy” doesn’t mean competitive
See how last-minute activities and unfocused course choices weaken applications — and why sustained rigor, leadership, and direction matter more.
The essay mistakes that hurt strong students
From sending the wrong essay to sounding overly polished, learn how missteps can dilute a student’s voice and impact.
The hidden factors families often underestimate
Understand how testing strategy, school fit, and strong recommendation letters can make or break an application.
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