RAIS, Ho Chi Minh City (2026)

21/04/2026

You join clubs and activities… but your profile still looks like everyone else’s?

For US & UK universities, extracurriculars can influence up to 30% of admissions decisions.

But it’s not about doing more.
It’s about building the right strategy early.

Join our webinar:

Building Extracurricular Profiles for US & UK University Applications (Grades 8–11)

🗓 April 23 (Thu) | 8 PM
💻 Online via Zoom

You’ll learn:

• A 4-year roadmap for strong extracurriculars
• How competitions, research, internships, and projects strengthen applications
• 3 strategies used by students admitted to top universities

Speaker: Brad Latilla-Campbell (Harvard University)

🔗 Register now to save your spot: https://bit.ly/webinar-Apr23-rais

10/04/2026

❓ Which majors will truly matter in 2035?
❓ Should you pursue research or start a personal project?
❓ Which competitions actually provide an advantage in US/UK university applications?

Whether you are studying IGCSE, IB, A Levels, or AP, early decisions create long-term advantages. So where should you begin today?

👉 Hear directly from Crimson students who have successfully gained admission to top US and UK universities this year, and learn from their real experiences.

Accepted Panel | Meet Successful Crimson Vietnam Students Admitted to Top US, UK Universities & Beyond
📍 HCMC: 9:30 – 18/04 – Liberty Riverside, District 1
📍 Hanoi: 14:00 – 19/04 – Intercontinental, Tay Ho Dist

🎤 Featuring:
• Phoebe Trần – Country Manager, Crimson Vietnam
• IB & A-Level Vietnamese students admitted to universities worldwide

This is not a typical seminar. It’s a closed-door discussion, where you will get insider access to:
• Real journeys from Vietnamese students and families who have successfully navigated the entire admissions process
• How students made key decisions - from selecting majors to shaping their long-term goals
• The often unseen factors that truly impact admissions outcomes

Key questions we will explore:
❓ How to choose the right direction (major and development path) from an early stage
❓ Where to invest time — research, personal projects, or other activities that create real advantage
❓ Which competitions and achievements actually strengthen an international application
❓ When to start, and how to allocate resources effectively
❓ How parents can support and guide strategic decisions without taking over the process

📣 Limited seats for focused discussion: https://bit.ly/seminar-Apr18-rais

24/03/2026

In the first 5-8 minutes of reading your application, admissions officers form their initial impression.

They look closely at:

📌 The rigor of your course choices
📌 Consistency in your academic direction
📌 Your most meaningful activity
📌 Whether your main essay shows clear thinking and personality

At Ivy League schools, your file is often read by at least two independent readers before it reaches committee.

High scores are expected.
But a clear, cohesive story is what moves your application forward.

At THE IVY LEAGUE FEST (March 26, 8:00 PM on Zoom),
a Former Princeton Admissions App Reader will share:

🎓 What they notice first
🎓 Why strong applicants still get rejected
🎓 How to adjust your strategy early in high school

Small strategic choices today can shape your results years later.

👉 Save your spot: https://bit.ly/RAIS-webinar-Mar26

18/03/2026

✨CHECK YOUR MAIL - RAISE 2026: Rethinking AI Competition ✨

The wait is over! Emails have been sent to all applicants with your invitation to the official Award Ceremony.

❗️Shortlisted candidates: Your seats are reserved!
⭐️The Big Reveal: We’re keeping the Top 1 winner a secret until the ceremony. Could it be you?

Please check your email (and spam) for details regarding the upcoming Award Ceremony. Beyond the prizes, this event is also a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue with our panel of judges and connect with like-minded peers.

We can’t wait to see you there!

17/03/2026

Ready for the reveal? Here’s where we’re meeting ✨
📍 50/50 Coffee Tea (22-24 Nguyễn Cơ Thạch, An Lợi Đông, Thủ Đức, HCMC)
🗓 March 21st

Invitations will be sent out soon…See you there!

17/03/2026

Ready for the reveal? Here’s where we’re meeting ✨
📍 50/50 Coffee Tea (22-24 Nguyễn Cơ Thạch, An Lợi Đông, Thủ Đức, HCMC)
🗓 March 21st

See you there!

17/03/2026

🏖️ Why do many Vietnamese students waste their summer, even when they attend programs like Harvard Pre-College or Yale Young Global Scholars?

These are well-known names. However, from an admissions perspective, many students still make avoidable mistakes when choosing and planning their summer activities.

What are these common mistakes, and how can you avoid them? Join our upcoming webinar to find out!

Webinar: How to Use Summer 2026 to Strengthen Your US/UK University Applications
⏰ Time: Thursday, March 19 at 8PM | Online via Zoom.

In this session, you’ll learn:
🪄 Which summer programs actually add value to your profile - including options like Yale Young Global Scholars, Harvard Pre-College Program, and Stanford Summer Session
🪄 How to choose programs that match your IB subjects, A-Level track, or AP strengths
🪄 When applications open, and why many competitive programs close by early 2026
🪄 How to avoid common mistakes (choosing by name instead of strategy)
🪄 A clear roadmap you can start preparing for now

Meet our speaker: Sean Gaffney, US Strategy Consultant Education
🎓 Graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a major in English
🎓 Earned his Master of Arts in Critical and Curatorial Studies from National Taipei University of Education
🎓 Sean helped his students gain admittance to undergrad, masters, and PhD programs at NYU, UC Berkeley, Cornell, USC, UCLA, Duke, Columbia and Emory
🎓 This year, he has helped students from Asia gain admittance to UC Berkeley, U. Penn, Columbia, Georgetown, Brown, U. Michigan, NYU, Boston University, Williams College, and more!

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/RAIS-webinar-Mar19

14/03/2026

Revealing our last judge for the Healthcare Category, Dr. Phuong Tran! 🏥✨

Dr. Phuong Tran is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and currently serves as the Program Director for the Master’s Program in Healthcare Management. Her work focuses on strengthening healthcare systems through evidence-based management, health economics, and strategic policy research.

She earned her PhD in Clinical Medicine from the University of Oxford in 2017. With an interdisciplinary background spanning medicine, economics, and management, Dr. Phuong brings a unique perspective to research and education at the intersection of healthcare systems and economic policy.

Dr. Phuong has led and contributed to numerous research projects examining healthcare systems, economic resilience, and business development in Vietnam. Her work includes research on the trade-offs between economic and health outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as studies on financial decision-making and capital access for small and medium-sized enterprises in Vietnam.

We are honored to have Dr. Phuong bring her expertise and insights to the RAIS judging panel!

12/03/2026

Revealing the judge for the Education Category, Ms. My Dinh! 📚✨

Ms. My Dinh is an academic researcher specializing in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and digital media. Her research focuses on mitigating gender bias in advertisement videos, exploring both ethical and technical methodologies required to ensure AI-generated content remains fair and inclusive. This academic pursuit is deeply informed by over 10 years of industry experience as the Managing Director and founder of Indigenous creative studio, where she led multimedia design initiatives for international corporate clients.

With a unique professional path that bridges creative direction, business management, and technical AI development, My offers a holistic perspective on how emerging technologies reshape social narratives. As a judge, she is particularly interested in how students navigate the complexities of AI usage, looking for essays that demonstrate both a curiosity for technical innovation and a critical understanding of its broader societal impact.

12/03/2026

Revealing one of our last judges of our Education Category, Mr. Trinh Minh Giang! 📚✨

Mr. Trinh Minh Giang is the Vietnam Country Director of the Founder Institute Accelerator and the Managing Partner at VMCG Capital, where he focuses on investment, digital transformation, and strategic consulting for emerging business models. Through his work, he actively supports entrepreneurs and innovators in connecting with global networks and resources.

Beyond the startup ecosystem, Mr. Giang is deeply committed to education and leadership development. He serves as the Program Director of the Young Digital Leader Incubator (YDLI), where he helps train and mentor the next generation of digital leaders. He is also the Co-founder of Alpha Books and Alfred Nobel School (ANS), contributing to initiatives that promote learning, innovation, and knowledge sharing in Vietnam.

With an MBA from INSEEC Paris and extensive experience mentoring young entrepreneurs and students, Mr. Giang brings valuable insights into how education can empower future leaders, innovators, and changemakers. We are honored to have him share his perspective as part of the RAIS judging panel!

08/03/2026

Congratulations to all students who submitted their work!
Submissions are officially closed. Stay tuned for updates! ✨

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