Event Details
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 12 February 2026
⏰ Time: 17:30 GMT
💻 Format: Online
Applying to the UK, US and other top global destinations isn’t just “more forms” – it’s a different strategy. Deadlines often don’t align, selection criteria vary massively, and what works for one system can actively weaken an application in another.
In this practical session, we will break down how high-achieving students can build a strategy across multiple countries – without missing deadlines, burning out, or producing a confusing application story.
This webinar is being run in conjunction with our friends at Luminary Launch, who specialise in international university applications.
What you will learn:
- UK vs US vs Europe: what each system actually rewards (and what it doesn’t)
- How to sequence applications across regions so results in one cycle strengthen the next
- How to plan around early deadlines (Oxbridge, US Early Decision/REA, early European intakes)
- What “profile” really means in the US holistic model versus UK academic selection
- How to build a coherent personal narrative that still fits different systems
- Real examples of what successful applicants did (academics, super-curriculars, projects, etc.)
What we will cover:
- Why studying outside the UK may appeal to you: Are you ready to specialise already or would you prefer further academic exploration?
- Timelines and sequencing: a multi-country application strategy that reduces risk and develops as results are received.
- Why guidance matters: strategy, positioning, and avoiding common mistakes
- Crafting a narrative: turning achievements into a compelling story across systems
Deep-dives by region
- United States: holistic admissions + strong academics + narrative (Ivy League and adjacent)
- United Kingdom: Oxbridge and top UK options; early specialisation; academics and super-curriculars
- Europe: strong, often overlooked English-taught options; affordability + prestige
Speakers
- Max Doyle — Director, Luminary Education (10+ years supporting multi-system applicants)
- Dr Daniele Labriola — Lead Consultant, Luminary Launch (15 years advising international applicants to the US and globally)
We hope you can join us!
