Indigo academic conference
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge research, gain insights from leading researchers, and explore a variety of academic topics and methodologies.
Hear from a keynote speaker Jamie Beaton, Co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, and join our Q&A with academics and industry experts
Develop essential leadership skills, including communication, teamwork, and critical thinking
Compete for exciting prizes with your outstanding research proposal during the Research Proposal Challenge Sandbox
Connect with like-minded peers, build valuable relationships, expand your professional network, and interact with mentors and researchers who can guide your academic journey.
February 22-23rd, 2025
Sat 12pm - Sun 9am, EST
Online
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JAMIE BEATON
Current Position:
Co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education. Jamie founded Crimson Education in 2013 at the age of 17, after being accepted to all top 25 colleges including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Cambridge, and MIT.
He has authored the Bestseller “ACCEPTED! Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Best Universities”.Jamie’s students have been accepted to all Ivy Leagues (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania), Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge.
He has authored the Bestseller “ACCEPTED! Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Best Universities”.Jamie’s students have been accepted to all Ivy Leagues (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, University of Pennsylvania), Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge.
Education:
→ AB, MS in Mathematics & Economics from Harvard University
→ MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business
→ DPhil from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar
→ Juris Doctor from Yale University
→ MS in Education from University of Pennsylvania
→ Masters in Finance from Princeton University
→ MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business
→ DPhil from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar
→ Juris Doctor from Yale University
→ MS in Education from University of Pennsylvania
→ Masters in Finance from Princeton University
24h conference schedule
Activity (x2, every 12 hours)
Opening Remarks (Day 1 ONLY)
Student Presentations
Masterclasses
Student Presentations
FAO Presentation
Research Proposal Challenge Sandbox
Student Presentations
Masterclasses
Masterclasses
Closing Remarks (Day 2 ONLY)
Time
SAT ONLY 12pm EST
SAT 1pm | SUN 1am EST
SAT 2pm | SUN 2am EST
SAT 3:15pm | SUN 3:15am EST
SAT 4:15pm | SUN 4:15am EST
SAT 4:45pm | SUN 4:45am EST
SUN 6pm | SUN 6am EST
SUN 7pm | SUN 7am EST
SUN 8pm | SUN 8:15am EST
SUN 9:15am EST
Details
Opening Remarks and Keynote with Jamie Beaton.
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A.
"Transform Your Research into a Winning Competition Essay" –
A Talk by Harshil Ved (McKinsey, HSBC, AMEX, Yale-NUS)
A Talk by Harshil Ved (McKinsey, HSBC, AMEX, Yale-NUS)
Continuation of student presentations.
"Admissions Uncovered: Navigating the Latest US Trends" –
A Talk by Sonja Bhan (Penn & Barnard FAO)
A Talk by Sonja Bhan (Penn & Barnard FAO)
Interactive teaching sessions followed by hands-on group work.
Further presentations by students.
"How to Lead and Inspire in a Global World"
"Leverage Your Research Experience for Real-World Success"
"Leverage Your Research Experience for Real-World Success"
US & UK App Strategy Masterclass
Conference highlights, awards for outstanding presentations, guidance on UCSB credit steps. *May be delivered asynchronously based on final presentations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If case you have any unanswered questions, please reach out to our Indigo Research team via hello@indigoresearch.org
Why should I attend the Indigo Academic Conference?
The February 22-23, 2025 Indigo Academic Conference features amazing speakers who bring a wealth of experience, strategy, and knowledge to the table to help you get ahead now! Highlights of the conference include:
• Keynote Speaker Jamie Beaton, Co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, who founded the company at the age of 17 after being accepted to all top 25 colleges including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Cambridge, and MIT.
• Sonja Bhan, former Admissions Manager and Director of International Programs at the University of Pennsylvania and a former Senior Admissions Officer at Barnard College.
• Masterclasses that will motivate and inspire you – how to transform your research into a winning competition essay, leadership in a global world, UK & US college application strategies, and more!
• A chance to win $200 + 1 mentorship hour at our Conference research challenge.
• Keynote Speaker Jamie Beaton, Co-founder and CEO of Crimson Education, who founded the company at the age of 17 after being accepted to all top 25 colleges including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Cambridge, and MIT.
• Sonja Bhan, former Admissions Manager and Director of International Programs at the University of Pennsylvania and a former Senior Admissions Officer at Barnard College.
• Masterclasses that will motivate and inspire you – how to transform your research into a winning competition essay, leadership in a global world, UK & US college application strategies, and more!
• A chance to win $200 + 1 mentorship hour at our Conference research challenge.
Great, I’d love to sign up – how do I register and what is the cost?
The Indigo Academic Conference is FREE! Please fill out the form at the top of this page to secure your place and join us.
Can I attend all of the sessions?
All students can attend ALL Masterclasses and the Research Challenge, which make up the majority of the Conference (6 of the 9 sessions). Student Presentations are reserved for credit-focused students only.
Can I get credit from the Indigo Academic conference? How do I become a credit-focused student?
At the moment credit-granting pathways are only available to Indigo students who have successfully completed the Indigo program. If you'd like to join the Indigo program, feel free to book a free consultation here. Current Indigo students who haven’t completed their research can wait, and apply for credit at our next conference in September 2025.
What are the benefits of attending the Masterclasses and Research Challenge?
Students will benefit greatly, as our speakers bring a wealth of experience, strategy, and knowledge to the table, ready to inspire and inform. From developing leadership abilities and mastering research techniques to understanding the latest trends in college admissions, each session provides practical insights and strategies to help your student excel.
I want to attend but I am not available February 22-23 – what do I do?
Not a problem! Please fill out the form at the top of this page, and you will receive session recordings in your inbox.
