Curiosity beats perfect statements, UK elite universities tell Hong Kong students

At a Global Education Summit in Hong Kong, admissions officials from elite UK universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, and King's College London, stated their preference for authentic curiosity and academic resilience in applicants. These representatives, part of the "golden triangle" group, shared this insight during a session focused on studying abroad. The summit, co-organized by the South China Morning Post and HSBC Premier, attracted nearly 11,000 attendees over two days. The universities are signaling a shift away from valuing overly rehearsed test preparation and meticulously crafted personal statements.