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FROM VIETNAM TO HARVARD/STANDFORD/MIT
We are excited to invite you to a very exclusive webinar about university admissions preparation for high school students this weekend on Sunday. Hosted by Crimson Education - one of the top admission consulting companies in the world, this online seminar will feature a VVIP speaker: Professor David Buisson - a big shot in the university admissions industry.
Designed for high school students and their families who are aiming for TOP US/UK Universities, the webinar will bring never-heard-before tips to successfully apply and stand out in the eyes of Admissions officers from Harvard, MIT, Stanford, etc. Professor David Buisson is the Former MIT Admissions Advisor, an MIT Sloan Fellow and CEO/founder of a number of companies. He has guided and advised many TOP students around the world.
Topic: Exclusive tips to get into Harvard / MIT / Stanford
Time: 9:30AM VNT - Sunday, February 20th, 2022
Online via Zoom
Registration Link: https://bit.ly/HKBAV-CrimsonFeb20
We look forward to seeing HKBAV members at the events!
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