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Scroll below to explore and RSVP for expert-led webinars that will help you think deeper, write stronger, and stand out.
Persuade With Power : Strategies
for Effective Marketing
Master the art of persuasion and write essays
that make an impact.
8th February 2026
TBA
Online
Unleashing Imagination : The Art
of Creative Writing
unleash your creative potential.
Learn how to craft compelling stories and
7th February 2026
TBA
Online
for College Applications
Essays That Get Accepted : Writing
how to make your application essays shine.
Discover what admissions officers look for and
8th March
TBA
Online
Finding Your Personal Voice
Through Writing
Learn secrets by a Harvard Leader to master
essay strategies that win.
18th January 2026
TBA
Online
Journalistic Pieces
Truth in Words : Crafting Impactful
Understand what makes journalistic writing
stand out and how to write with precision!
15th March 2026
TBA
Online
MEET THE Speakers
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Olivia Zhang
Harvard Sophmore
A global health leader and the founder and CEO of Cancer Kids First, the world’s largest youth-led cancer nonprofit with 40,000 volunteers across 80 countries. At Harvard University, Olivia studies Economics with a minor in Global Health and serves on two health company boards as the only adolescent. -
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Phillippa Lasocki
Strategy Manager, Siemens Healthineers
Phillippa holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from the University of Oxford, where she earned a rare deferred entry place and was awarded two prizes for her exceptional written work. -
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Gavin Huang
Financial Journalist & Editor
Based in Hong Kong, Gavin Huang is the Asia Companies and Markets Editor at the Financial Times, leading its corporate coverage of the region. With a decade of journalism experience, he has worked across top newsrooms in Asia. -
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KEIR ROOPNARINE
Curricular and Content Manager
An associate literary agent at Azantian Literary Agency with a background in elite writing fellowships. She works closely with stories and authors every day, turning a lifelong passion for literature into a career. -
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VINCENT LIM
College & Admissions Consultant
A UCLA-trained educator and former merit-scholarship reviewer who has guided students into Harvard, Stanford, and other top global universities. -
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FATIMA AMEER
Academic Strategist
Yale-NUS PPE graduate and admissions mentor specializing in clear, compelling academic writing.ption goes here
What’s in store :
Proven strategies to write emotionally compelling essays.
Insights from her journey—from HCGEC winner to global changemaker.
Practical techniques to write with authenticity and impact.
Secrets by a Harvard leader to master essays strategies that win
Finding your Personal Voice Through Writing
Speaker : Olivia Zhang
Harvard Sophmore
What’s in store :
Master the fundamentals of creative writing.
Create compelling characters and engaging plots.
Enhance your writing using literary devices.
Refine your writing with expert tips.
Learn how to craft compelling stories and unleash your creative potential
Unleashing Imagination :
The Art of Creative Writing
Speaker : Keir Roopnaraine
Curricular & Content Manager
Persuade With Power :
Strategies for Effective Marketing
What’s in store :
Strategies for writing emotionally impactful essays.
Techniques to engage and captivate judges.
How to bring authenticity into your writing.
Actionable tips to refine and edit your work
Master the art of persuasion and write essays that make an impact.
Speaker : Phillippa Lasocki
Strategy Manager | Siemens Healthineers
What’s in store :
Techniques to craft captivating stories.
Master hooks, nut graphs, narratives.
Tips for authentic voices, balanced perspectives.
Methods to avoid pitfalls, elevate your writing.
Learn what makes journalistic writing powerful and precise.
Truth In Words : Crafting Impactful Journalistic Pieces
Speaker : Fatima Ameer
Academic Strategist
Essays That Get Accepted :
Writing For College Applications
What’s in store :
Understand the Purpose of Essays.
Master Common App and Supplemental Essays.
Case studies to uncover what captivates admissions officers.
Practical tips to write authentically.
Discover what admissions officers look for in standout essays.