Crimson US & UK Top University Admissions Expo 2025

Join us to hear exclusive tips, inspiring success stories, and get actionable advice from real admissions insiders who are from top unis.

About this Event

Dreaming of Ivy League, Oxbridge, or top UK/US universities? For the first time ever, Crimson brings all the secrets of top admissions to Hong Kong - live and in person!

Discover real admissions insights, scholarship strategies, and profile-building tips you won’t find anywhere else.

🏆 12 interactive booths: admissions strategies, competitions, athlete pathways, extracurriculars, research projects, career planning, and more

🎤 16 seminars led by ex-Ivy League & Oxbridge officers, Crimson’s co-founder, and top admissions strategists

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Agenda


🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Reception Opens!

Info: Students and parents are welcome to arrive and register at the reception. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the first 50 registrants will receive exclusive gifts!

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Opening Ceremony by Our Regional Manager, Jonathan Ma

Info: Speaker Bio: Jonathan is the Regional Manager and Senior Academic Advisor at Crimson Education Hong Kong. He completed his GCSEs and A-Levels at Dulwich College, a UK boarding school, before earning a B.A. in French Studies & Linguistics from Lancaster University and an MSc in Strategic Business Management from the University of Law. With extensive experience, Jonathan has guided over 300 Hong Kong students in their applications to top boarding schools and universities worldwide.

🕑: 10:25 AM - 11:40 AM
Hong Kong Students Case Studies Walkthrough

🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Exclusive Sharing from FangZhou, Co-Founder of Crimson Education

Info: Speaker Bio: Fangzhou is the co-founder of Crimson Education and serves as the group’s Chief Business Development Officer as well as the CEO of China Operations. In 2019, he was selected as a Schwarzman Scholar to pursue a Master in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University. Over the last six years at Crimson, Fangzhou has advised hundreds of students around the world to help them access their dream universities and careers.

🕑: 12:20 AM - 12:50 AM
Admissions Advice from Ruth Chee, Crimson US Team Lead & Strategy Consultant

Info: Speaker Bio: Ruth is a US Senior Strategist at Crimson Education with a decade of experience in education. She holds a BA in Psychology from the University of British Columbia and is passionate about guiding students through the complex admissions process. Ruth has successfully assisted nearly 300 students, with over 85% gaining acceptance to one of their top three school choices.

🕑: 12:55 AM - 01:25 PM
Working Experience for Hong Kong High School Students by Delta Careers

Info: Seminar Topic: Bridging the Classroom to Real-Work Experience: Work Experience Opportunities for High School Students


Speaker Bio: Alicia is a Marketing Associate at Delta Institute, holding a Bachelor of Design in Interaction Design from Multimedia Nusantara University. With a strong foundation in UI/UX, visual storytelling, and digital content, Alicia brings creative and strategic insight to every project.

🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:55 PM
Early Skills Development For Students Aged 11-14, Crimson RISE

Info: Seminar Topic: Getting Into Top US and UK Universities: Starting The Process Early


Speaker Bio: Claire holds a PhD in Education from Oxford, an M.Ed from Harvard, an MBA from Hejun, and a B.A. from Cambridge. Her research focuses on educational transitions, intercultural competence, and transnational journeys. With seven years’ experience as a UK and US university counsellor, Claire expertly guides students through admissions.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:25 PM
Research Projects for Hong Kong Students, Indigo Research

Info: Seminar Topic: The Role of Research in Boosting Admissions Outcomes


Speaker Bio: Mohini is a graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, specialising in Business, Government, and Education Policy. She previously led Crimson Community, a professional development platform for high school students, where she organised over 60 sessions per month for more than 1,500 members.

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Top Tips from Former Oxford Admissions Officer, Lucy Baehren

Info: Speaker Bio: Lucy is a former Admissions Officer at Oxford's Undergraduate Admissions Office. She holds a First Class BA in Human, Social, and Political Sciences (HSPS) from the University of Cambridge, an MSc in Primate Behaviour and Conservation from Liverpool John Moores University, and a DPhil in Anthropology from the University of Oxford, supported by the prestigious Clarendon Scholarship.

🕑: 03:05 PM - 03:35 PM
Insights from Former Princeton Admissions Officer, Ricky Canton

Info: Speaker Bio: Ricky is a former Assistant Director of Admissions at Princeton University, where he reviewed thousands of applications from around the world and helped shape the current supplemental essay questions. He began his admissions career as an Admissions Officer at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, after earning a BA in Linguistics & Cognitive Science from Pomona College.

🕑: 03:40 PM - 04:10 PM
Online High School for Your Child, Crimson Global Academy

Info: Seminar Topic: The Secret Academic Edge: How Extra Subjects Help Top Students Stand Out to the Ivy League & Oxbridge


Speaker Bio: Peter Kim is the Regional Director (Asia) at Crimson Global Academy, bringing over 10 years of experience in university counselling for international applicants from Asia. He has advised more than 2,000 families on strategies for gaining admission to top 20 US and top 5 UK universities, with his students earning acceptances to all 8 Ivy League schools, as well as Stanford, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, and more.

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