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Published on July 27, 2026
The Ivy Research Advantage Webinar
Friday, 21st August 2026 | 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM IST | Online
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The Ivy Research Advantage Webinar: How Research Strengthens Your College Application
Discover How Research Can Help You Stand Out in College Admissions
What truly makes a college application memorable? Is it grades, extracurriculars, or something more?
Join Maya Gobert, former Admissions Officer and Cornell University alum, for an exclusive live webinar exploring how meaningful research can help students build a stronger academic profile, demonstrate intellectual curiosity, and stand out in today's competitive admissions landscape.
Whether you're just beginning to explore research or already have an academic interest you'd like to pursue further, this session will provide practical guidance on turning curiosity into impactful research and potentially publication.
You'll also gain insider admissions insights from someone who has evaluated applications firsthand and understand how research can shape not only your college applications but also your long-term academic journey.
What You'll Learn
- Insider Admissions Insights: Discover what top universities look for beyond grades and test scores, and learn how authentic research experiences can strengthen your college application.
- Build a Research-Driven Academic Profile: Learn how research demonstrates intellectual curiosity, initiative, critical thinking, and academic depth; qualities highly valued by leading universities worldwide.
- Discover Your Academic Interests: Understand how conducting research can help you explore subjects you're passionate about and gain greater clarity about your future academic and career aspirations.
- Live Q&A with Maya Gobert: Ask your questions directly to a former Ivy League admissions officer and receive practical advice on research, admissions, and building a competitive student profile.
- What Makes Research Publication-Worthy: Explore the elements of high-quality student research, including originality, methodology, structure, and the standards that journals and universities value.
- Plan Your Path from Research to Publication: Walk away with a clear understanding of how students can begin their own research journey; from identifying a topic to producing publication-ready work.
- Exclusive Preview of the STEM Research Accelerator: Get an inside look at our STEM Research Accelerator, an immersive online research program designed to help students build research skills, work alongside expert mentors, and develop projects with publication potential.
- Connect with Like-Minded Students: Meet ambitious students who share your academic interests and learn about opportunities to collaborate, grow, and build a strong academic network.
Who Should Attend?
Why Attend?
Research has become one of the most powerful ways for students to showcase intellectual curiosity, initiative, and subject expertise beyond the classroom.
This webinar offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from a former Ivy League admissions officer about how research can help students stand out in competitive admissions and begin building an academic profile that reflects both passion and purpose.
Reserve your free spot today and take the first step toward building a stronger academic profile through research.
Fr. Admissions Officer & Alum- Cornell University
About Your Speaker: Maya Gobert
Maya grew up in Singapore, where she graduated as the country’s top student before earning a fully funded scholarship to Cornell University. She double-majored in Economics and Political Science, graduating with top honors. With experience spanning three continents in finance, marketing, and educational consulting, she discovered her true passion for mentoring students. As a former Cornell Admissions Officer, Maya has worked with students from over 14 countries, guiding them in candidacy building and extracurricular pursuits. Her mentees have secured admissions to prestigious institutions, including Harvard, Yale, Cornell, UPenn, UChicago, and more.
Maya has successfully led a team of consultants, using her deep insights and strategic approach to help students gain admission to their dream schools. Now, as the Director of Student Innovation, she is eager to leverage her expertise to empower students, helping them make a meaningful impact and achieve their academic and professional goals.
