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In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel interview Joanne Gao, the Country Manager for Crimson Education in Singapore and the Philippines. Joanne shares her extensive experience helping over 1,000 families secure admissions to top universities like Oxford, Cambridge, and Ivy League schools. She discusses the importance of early preparation, starting as early as grade 9, and the comprehensive support Crimson Education provides, including academic guidance, extracurricular development, and personalised career consulting. Joanne also highlights how Crimson Education involves parents and shares details about their upcoming 10th-anniversary event, featuring prominent speakers and exciting opportunities for students.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

00:52 Joanne's Background and Role at Crimson Education

01:44 The Importance of Early Guidance in Education

02:54 Success Stories and Emotional Rewards

03:44 The Application Process for Top Universities

04:24 Starting Early: Grade 9 and Beyond

07:42 Discovery Process and Choosing a Major

12:36 Building a Strong Profile for University Applications

19:25 Extracurricular Activities and Independent Projects

23:09 Student Success Stories

24:58 Parental Involvement in Student Guidance

26:27 Challenges and Obstacles in Student Applications

28:45 Trends in University Applications

32:28 Free Resources and Events for Students

37:37 Meet the Founder: Jamie Beaton

40:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Get in touch with Crimson Education:

• GO to their 10th anniversary EXPO and meet the CEO and other important guests! https://crimsonedu.org/crimson-10-expo
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimsonsingapore/
• WhatsApp: https://crimsonedu.org/crimsonparentswhatsapp
• Telegram: https://t.me/+JP-jqKxHPt03YzE1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crimson.singapore/
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crimsoneducationsg

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