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A Deep-Dive into University Admissions
Join school counsellors and Life Orientation teachers from across South Africa to learn the secrets to University Admissions to the US/UK.
Hear exclusive insights from some of the world’s leading university admissions experts and learn how to support your students on their path to their dream university abroad.
AGENDA (Day 1)
01. Tea: Welcome and Introductions
Speaker: Rebecca Pretorius - Country Manager: Crimson Education Africa / SA
02. Introduction to the US university landscape
Speaker: Maya Gobert - Crimson US Strategy Team Lead / US Strategist / Cornell alumnae
03. Personal reflections of the the value of an education abroad
Speaker: Brad Latilla-Campbell - Digital Marketing Manager: Crimson Education Africa / SA and Harvard alumnus
04. Building & Showcasing your Intellect Beyond Grades and Tests: From Research to Recommendations
Speaker: Ben Schwartz - Former Ivy League Admissions Officer / Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT alumnus
05. Developing an Extracurricular and Leadership Profile and Activities List
Speakers:
Ben Schwartz - Former Ivy League Admissions Officer / Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT alumnus
Rebecca Pretorius - Country Manager: Crimson Education Africa / SA
Maya Gobert - Crimson US Strategy Team Lead / US Strategist / Cornell alumnae
06. What does a successful Capstone/Leadership Project look like?
Speaker: Santiago Trujillo - Crimson Regional Extracurricular and Leadership Mentor
07. My Capstone/Leadership Project
Speaker: Sazi Bongwe - Harvard Class of 2026 / Crimson alumnus / St John's College alumnus
08. A Deep Dive into the US Personal Statement and Supplementary Essays
Speaker: Maya Gobert - Crimson US Strategy Team Lead / US Strategist / Cornell alumnae
09. Writing my Personal Statement- Lessons from Harvard Admit Sazi Bongwe
Speaker: Sazi Bongwe - Harvard Class of 2026 / Crimson Alumnus / St John's College alumnus
10. Admission officer insights from a Former Ivy League Admission Officer: Who Gets In and Why?
Speaker: Ben Schwartz - Former Ivy League Admissions Officer / Dartmouth, Harvard, MIT alumnus
AGENDA (Day 2)
01. How Counselors/Schools can work with Crimson Education
Speakers:
Rebecca Pretorius - Country Manager: Crimson Education Africa / SA
03. Introduction to the UK university landscape for South African students
Speaker: Tim Jarvis - Michaelhouse College: Senior Master Pastoral
04. Beyond the basics: What UK universities are looking for?
Speakers:
Tim Jarvis - Michaelhouse College: Senior Master Pastoral
Rebecca Pretorius - Country Manager: Crimson Education Africa / SA
05. A deep-dive into the UK Personal Statement: Examining successful SA admits’ essays
Speaker: Tim Jarvis - Michaelhouse College: Senior Master Pastoral
5. Applying to UK Universities- A Deep-Dive into UCAS
Speaker: Alexei du Bois - Hilton College: English Teacher / Director - International Learning/ Oxford alumnus
06. What you need to know about Medical School Admissions in the UK
Speaker: Hannah Rowberry - Crimson Senior Strategist / Former Oxford Admissions Officer / Cambridge alumnae
Meet Some of Our Speakers
Meet some of the university admission experts who will be speaking at Crimson's Counsellor Admission Bootcamp 2022.
Ben Schwartz Former Ivy League Admissions Officer
Ben graduated from Dartmouth and MIT. He returned to Dartmouth to serve as an Assistant Director of Admissions handling recruitment and applications from the US, sub-Saharan Africa.
Hannah Rowberry Former Oxford Admissions Officer
After graduating from Cambridge with a degree in natural sciences, Hannah went to work for the University of Oxford in roles spanning three different Oxford colleges. Hannah is currently a UK Strategist and Team Lead.
Maya Gobert
Maya graduated from Cornell University. She currently lives in France and in addition to being a US strategist, is also the Regional Team Leader of all strategy work across the Middle East, South Africa, Turkey and India.
Sazi B.
Harvard Class of 2026 / Crimson alumnus / St John's College alumnus
Brad Latilla-Campbell
Digital Marketing Manager: Crimson Education Africa / SA and Harvard alumnus
Rebecca Pretorius
Country Manager: Crimson Education Africa / SA
Tim Jarvis
Michaelhouse College: Senior Master Pastoral
Alexei du Bois
Hilton College: English Teacher / Director - International Learning and Oxford alumnus
Santiago Trujillo
Crimson Regional Extracurricular and Leadership Mentor
Event details:
When
- 7 & 8 April 2022
Where
- Crimson South Africa offices
- 45 Jan Smuts Avenue, Westcliff, Johannesburg, 2193 (The Valley Road entrance)
Who
- Career Counsellors/ Life Orientation Teachers across South Africa interested in learning more about how they can support their students with applications to universities abroad.
Cost
- R1250 per person (* Please indicate in the registration form whether you require ticket sponsorship - flights and accommodation for own/school account)
Conference activities
Thursday Evening: Special Event:
- Melodramatic Craft Gin Tasting
- Light Supper/Snacks
Register to attend the conference
Submit your details below to register your attendance to the event. Contact Donald Stevens with any conference questions on (+27) 072 627 4829