For students in grades 9–12 and their parents!
The Academic Profile That Gets You Into Top Colleges
Join Erin Cao, former Columbia University admissions officer, for an exclusive session on how admissions decisions are made, and how research is evaluated in today’s competitive US college admissions landscape. Drawing on her experience reviewing thousands of applications, she will explain how admissions officers assess academic readiness, how students are evaluated within school and regional context, and where research fits into holistic review. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear directly from someone who has been on the admissions side of the table.
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18th March 2026 (Wednesday)
8 PM ET
Zoom
Research your way into the Ivy League colleges!
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from a former Columbia Admissions Officer and gain expert insights on navigating the US college admissions process!
You Will Learn:
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Key US college admissions trends for 2024-2025 and early admissions trends from 2025-2026
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What Ivy League and top US schools prioritize in applicants.
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Why research is a game-changer for standing out in the admissions process.
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How to highlight research in your Common App.
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Erin Cao
Former Columbia Admissions Officer
Erin Cao, a former Columbia University Admissions Officer who evaluated thousands of applications from Canada, China, and Florida. With over 5 years of experience, she has helped students gain admission to elite universities like Harvard, Columbia, and UPenn. Erin believes every student has a unique story and works closely with them to craft compelling narratives highlighting their strengths. A Columbia alumna with a B.A. in Art History, Erin was deeply involved on campus as a student interviewer and tour guide. She also founded CFLAN, Columbia's first alumni network for first-generation and low-income students.
Alex Yu
Academic Advisor, Indigo Research
Alex graduated from the University of Toronto in Canada with a bachelor's degree in Statistics and Mathematics, and later received a master's degree in Project Management from Northeastern University in the United States. He has mentored numerous students on interdisciplinary research projects, helping them successfully apply to top universities in the US and the UK.
How Indigo Research Works
Indigo Research mentors high school students to produce exceptional, publishable research. With a curriculum designed by Harvard and Oxford graduates, students work with top university faculty or PhD fellows, building intellectual depth and boosting their academic profile.
Our students achieve real outcomes – journal publications, competition wins, and admissions to the world’s leading universities. Indigo students have a 15% Ivy League acceptance rate – over three times the global average – and a 24% acceptance rate to Oxford and Cambridge.
