Your Dream University Won't Chase You—But We’ll Show You How

Build Your Strategy. Stand Out. Get In.

Top grades? Check. Extracurriculars? Check.

But still — top universities reject thousands of “perfect” students every year. Why?

Because talent alone isn’t enough. Strategy is what sets successful applicants apart. At Crimson, we help you turn potential into a powerful admissions game plan. Your journey starts with a free initial consultation, a 1:1 session that could change everything. Here's what to expect:

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A Clear Admissions Strategy – Understand what your dream universities are really looking for.

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Profile Strength Analysis – Identify strengths, gaps, and hidden opportunities in your application.

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Actionable Next Steps – Personalized recommendations so you know exactly what to focus on.

See How Your Profile Compares

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Meet our Academic Advisors

Our Academic Advisors aren’t just counselors, they’re admissions strategists with a proven track record of success.

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Madhav Juneja

Madhav Juneja

Country Manager & Director, UAE & MENA

- Graduated from NYU Abu Dhabi (100% scholarship) with a degree in Economics & Finance - 5+ years of experience advising MENA students on top US & UK university admissions - Interned in Venture Capital and Consulting - Former President of the NYU Debate Union

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Hishaan Mahtani

Hishaan Mahtani

Senior Academic Advisor

- Studied at Dubai College and graduated from Cornell University with a BS in Hotel Administration and a minor in Entrepreneurship - Achieved Dean’s List Honors throughout undergraduate studies - Worked as an Educational Consultant for 3+ years, guiding students to multiple Ivy League acceptances each cycle

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Vinay Loungani

Vinay Loungani

Sales Manager & Senior Academic Advisor

- Completed his BSc in Mathematics with Finance and Management from King’s College London - Achieved a 1st class and graduated within the top 5% of students - MSc in Applicable Mathematics to Finance at the London School of Economics and achieved a distinction in his dissertation - Former Grade 11 and 12 Mathematics Teacher at the Ministry of Education - Previously worked with the Mathematics Department at the MoE and 7+ years of experience in the education sector

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Mehreen Aga

Mehreen Aga

Academic Advisor

- Graduated from the American University of Beirut with a BA in English Language & Literature and a Minor in Marketing - Over 10 years of experience in international education across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Lebanon, and the UAE - Former Director of Studies at a global education company, specializing in bespoke academic strategies and tutoring programs - Guides students from British, American, IB, and CBSE systems through every stage of the admissions process

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Laila Soudi

Laila Soudi

Senior Strategist & Academic Advisor

- Co-Founder, Stanford Med | MENA Health Program at Stanford University - BA in Psychology/Neuroscience from UC Berkeley and an MS in Global Health Sciences from UC San Francisco - 6+ years with Crimson Education, holding leadership roles and guiding students across the Middle East to top US/UK universities - Students successfully admitted to Stanford, Harvard, Yale, Cornell, Caltech, UC Berkeley, Columbia & more

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