Virtus College
International
University Fair 2025.
Where ambition meets opportunity
Spotlight Talks.
Don’t miss our insightful sessions which will take place in Harvard Room (2nd floor), covering key topics for students and families interested in university pathways abroad. Delivered by top speakers with extensive experience in international preparation, these sessions will offer valuable guidance on applying to leading universities around the world.
Places are limited, so make sure to book your spot early.
Mrs Sofía Goya
Owner & Managing Director IEC
Discover the UK Student Visas
and Travel Procedures.
10:15 - 10:45 AM
All you need to know to apply for a UK student visa. In addition, the new procedure for European tourists, the Electronic Travel Authorization, ETA and the Graduate Route Visa.
Mrs Sandra Radford
Headteacher
Virtus College
How to apply to Oxbridge
& other UK universities.
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Understand the UCAS process and key deadlines, discover what sets Oxford and Cambridge apart, and learn what it takes to make a competitive application to these world-class institutions.
Mrs Mr Juan Arellano
Senior Associate Director of Admissions NYU
How to work on successful
applications for USA universities.
11:45 - 12:15 PM
Don’t miss what universities are looking for in successful applications within the context Find out the meaning of «selective admissions».
Mr Adam Whitlock
Deputy Head Pastoral
Virtus College
The UK personal statement
& USA college essay.
12:30 - 13:00 PM
Discover the key differences between the UK personal statement and the US college essay. How to showcase personality and purpose effectively.
Ms Sophia Sampaio
Executive Director
IE School of Humanities
Navigating the transition to university life.
13:15 - 13:45 PM
Addressing the academic, social, and emotional changes that come with starting university life. What to expect and how to prepare for a successful transition and begin this new stage with confidence.
