US Ivy League Admissions Decoded: Insider Strategies from a Cornell Student
Date: August 1st, 2026 (Saturday) Time: 11:15 AM-12:15 PM (HKT) Location: In-Person
Speaker: Savana Yeung — Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Category: US Applications
Why do top US universities reject students with perfect IB or A-Level scores? Because they look beyond numbers. This summer's exclusive seminar features a Cornell student decoding the true US admission logic. Discover the three crucial elements you must prepare years in advance, learn what "super-curriculars" really mean, and find out how to position yourself for Ivy League success.
What You Will Learn
- The Academic Illusion: Why Perfect Grades No Longer Guarantee US Ivy League Admission
- Decoding Super-Curriculars: Crafting a Unique Profile That Drives Impact
- The STEM & Pre-Med Edge: Leveraging Top-Tier Lab Research for Elite Applications
- Strategic Storylines: How to Move Beyond the Basic Common App Requirements
- Insider Perspectives: Application Lessons from Stuyvesant High to Cornell University
Who Should Attend
- Hong Kong students targeting Ivy League and top US universities
- Parents navigating Common App and US admissions
- Year 9 – Year 13 students building a US application profile