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Course Selection Strategy from a former Ivy League Admissions Officer
Join us for an exclusive webinar to learn what you need to do to get accepted to the Ivy League and top US universities
Did you know that the major you put on your application can actually influence your chances of acceptance at that university? Hear from Aidan Gray, former Ivy League Admissions Officer, to learn all you need to know about career and degree selection strategy and how a simple choice can have a massive effect on your chances! Admissions Officers to the Ivy League and top US universities evaluate candidates over their entire high school. By attending this event you will learn:
The 3 Main Areas to Consider When Choosing the Right Major/Course: • Your strengths & aptitude • Your interests & motivation • Your outcomes & opportunities (careers, flexibility, future paths).
How your major/course choice shapes your subjects, extracurriculars, leadership, summer programs, and competitions.
The most popular study paths at top US universities
The key US admissions tests you need to prepare for.

Course Selection Strategy from a former Ivy League Admissions Officer
Join us for an exclusive webinar to learn what you need to do to get accepted to the Ivy League and top US universities
Did you know that the major you put on your application can actually influence your chances of acceptance at that university? Hear from Aidan Gray, former Ivy League Admissions Officer, to learn all you need to know about career and degree selection strategy and how a simple choice can have a massive effect on your chances! Admissions Officers to the Ivy League and top US universities evaluate candidates over their entire high school. By attending this event you will learn:
The 3 Main Areas to Consider When Choosing the Right Major/Course: • Your strengths & aptitude • Your interests & motivation • Your outcomes & opportunities (careers, flexibility, future paths).
How your major/course choice shapes your subjects, extracurriculars, leadership, summer programs, and competitions.
The most popular study paths at top US universities
The key US admissions tests you need to prepare for.

Meet the Speaker


Aidan G.
Former Princeton Admissions Officer
Meet the Speaker
Aidan holds a first class degree in Classics from Trinity College, Dublin, and is finishing a PhD in same at Cambridge. As an undergrad at Princeton, he studied Classics with a focus on ancient history and graduated magna cum laude. He went on to serve as a Princeton admissions officer. Aidan’s own journey that led him to study at an Ivy League college as well as at global elite universities, coupled with professional experience as a Princeton admissions officer, gives him a unique perspective...
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Event details
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Thursday 26 February 2026 17:00 - 18:00 (SAST/CAT)
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Zoom online event
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High school students interested in studying at top US, universities Parents who want advice on helping their high school children get into top US universities
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