The honest answer is more complicated than most Singaporean families think.
Some families assume legacy and connections are the whole game. Others assume none of it applies to them. Both are getting it wrong — and both build the wrong strategy because of it.
FREE TO ATTEND · NO PAYMENT REQUIRED
THE DISCONNECT
Everyone has an opinion on legacy. Almost nobody has the facts.
COMMON BELIEF
Legacy is the whole game.
Some Singaporean families assume that connections and alumni ties decide everything — and either lean on them entirely, or assume they've already lost.
Both are getting it wrong →
ALSO COMMON
Legacy doesn't apply to us.
Others assume legacy is irrelevant for their child entirely, and build a strategy with a critical blind spot — missing leverage they actually have.
Both are getting it wrong →
"The truth is, legacy and connections matter in very specific ways — and most families don't understand how to think about it for their own child."
THE CURRICULUM
What you'll leave knowing.
Four focused sessions designed for Singaporean families navigating US and UK admissions in 2026.
What legacy and connections actually do in 2026
The honest picture of how much weight they carry at top US and UK universities right now — with the nuance that most admissions guides leave out.
Whether it applies to your child
Most families either overestimate legacy or assume they have none. We'll show you how to think clearly about where your child actually stands.
What matters more than legacy for most families
If you don't have a connection to leverage, this is the part that matters most. What actually moves a strong application from the maybe pile to the yes pile.
Live Q&A
Your questions, answered directly by Ria and Aldy. Bring your child's specific situation — we'll address it in real time.
YOUR HOSTS
The people behind the answers.
Ria Birowo
SENIOR LEAD COUNSELLOR · ADDEDEDUCATION
A University of Chicago graduate who grew up in the US, Ria combines firsthand knowledge of the American education system with over a decade of experience in international admissions. As a former admissions reader at UChicago, she has seen how these decisions get made from the inside.
Aldy Ichwan
RELATIONSHIP MANAGER · ADDEDEDUCATION
A Universitas Indonesia engineering graduate and active member of AE's research team, Aldy works closely with families across Southeast Asia. With a background as a student-athlete, he brings a grounded, strategic perspective to helping students aim higher.
ABOUT ADDEDEDUCATION
Premium admissions consultancy, with counsellors across six regions.
AddedEducation works with families across Singapore, Indonesia, India, Hong Kong, Dubai, and the UK to help students gain admission to the world's most competitive universities.
Our counsellors bring insider knowledge — former admissions readers, researcher backgrounds, and years working with Southeast Asian students — to give families an honest, strategic picture.
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Thursday, 18th June · 7:00 PM SGT · Free to attend
FREE TO ATTEND · NO PAYMENT REQUIRED