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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22 April 2021
Let's Chat EU - Studying in Italy: Q&A with Mario Sgarrella
What we will cover:
- What are the options? An overview of the Italian university landscape
- Why consider Italy? The benefits of studying in Italy
- How to navigate the application process
- Admission requirements for South African students
What should attend?
- Grade 8 - 12 students and parents
- Career counselors and school staff who want to support their students in their university applications.
5:00 PM (GMT+2)
22 April 2021
Dream of Studying at Harvard?
What we will cover:
- An introduction to the US college landscape
- The key benefits of a Harvard education
- The application process and weighting system
- What Harvard admissions teams are looking for
- A look at the life of a Harvard student; campus life, extracurricular and research opportunities
- Harvard's opportunities past graduation; employability, graduate salaries, and alumni network
There will be a live Q&A at the end of this webinar, so bring your questions to the table.
6:30 PM (GMT+1)
24 April 2021
Inside the Heads of Harvard and Oxford Former Admissions Officers
What we will cover:
- How do they view an applicant differently?
- What happens inside the decision room?
- What kinds of students thrive at certain universities?
- What is it like being a student there?
- How do FAOs work with Crimson students?
7:00 AM (GMT+1)
28 April 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Studying STEM In The US & UK
What we will cover:
- How to plan your high school pathways to become competitive for STEM majors
- The difference between major STEM universities such as MIT and Caltech
- Sample projects and extracurricular activities of past students
- Incredible job opportunities in STEM
3:00 PM (GMT+12)
6 May 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Studying Medicine
What we will cover:
- How to apply to Med School in the UK
- How to get accepted - what UK Med Schools are looking for in students
- A day in the life of a Cambridge Med student
- What happens once you graduate and so much more!
3:00 PM (GMT+12)
8 May 2021
Stand Out from the Pack: Extracurriculars for US & UK University Applicants
What we will cover:
- What “good” extracurricular activities for the US vs. the UK look like: going beyond academic competitions, music or prefect positions
- Finding your personal brand: how to prioritise your activities to create a compelling narrative
- Student case studies: actual extracurricular pathways of Oxford, Stanford, Cambridge and Columbia admits
- How to manage your time: what you can be doing at each school year level to maximise your impact!
3:00 PM (GMT+8)
12 May 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Studying Law In The US & UK
What we will cover:
- How to apply to Law School in the US & UK
- How to get accepted - what Law Schools are looking for in students
- The difference between studying Law in the US vs UK
- What happens once you graduate? - How to practice Law back in NZ and so much more!
4:00 PM (GMT+12)
19 May 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Studying Performing Arts In The US & UK
What we will cover:
- The benefits of studying at a top-performing arts university
- How to nail the application process
- What you can do in high school to strengthen your application
- Job opportunities after graduation
3:00 PM (GMT+12)
26 May 2021
Everything You Need To Know About Studying Business, Econ, Finance In The US & UK
What we will cover:
- How to apply to top unis in the US & UK as a Kiwi
- How to get accepted - what are Business Schools looking for in students
- The difference between studying Bus/Econ/Fin in the US vs UK
- Case studies of Kiwi students getting into top Business Schools and securing amazing jobs
4:00 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.