What’s Your Plan B After Last Semester?
Your results tell a story but do they show the full picture? Find out where you stand and how to move forward this semester with your consultation
131 Offers to
Yale
134 Offers to
Harvard
258 Offers to
Columbia
357 Offers to
UPenn
171 Offers to
Brown
86 Offers to
Dartmouth
246 Offers to
Cornell
109 Offers to
Princeton
187 Offers to
Stanford
131 Offers to
Yale
134 Offers to
Harvard
258 Offers to
Columbia
357 Offers to
UPenn
171 Offers to
Brown
86 Offers to
Dartmouth
246 Offers to
Cornell
109 Offers to
Princeton
187 Offers to
Stanford
131 Offers to
Yale
134 Offers to
Harvard
258 Offers to
Columbia
357 Offers to
UPenn
171 Offers to
Brown
86 Offers to
Dartmouth
246 Offers to
Cornell
109 Offers to
Princeton
187 Offers to
Stanford
131 Offers to
Yale
134 Offers to
Harvard
258 Offers to
Columbia
357 Offers to
UPenn
171 Offers to
Brown
86 Offers to
Dartmouth
246 Offers to
Cornell
109 Offers to
Princeton
187 Offers to
Stanford
50 Offers to
MIT
200 Offers to
Duke
155 Offers to
UChicago
141 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
24 Offers to
Caltech
377 Offers to
UC Berkeley
338 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
50 Offers to
MIT
200 Offers to
Duke
155 Offers to
UChicago
141 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
24 Offers to
Caltech
377 Offers to
UC Berkeley
338 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
50 Offers to
MIT
200 Offers to
Duke
155 Offers to
UChicago
141 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
24 Offers to
Caltech
377 Offers to
UC Berkeley
338 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
50 Offers to
MIT
200 Offers to
Duke
155 Offers to
UChicago
141 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
24 Offers to
Caltech
377 Offers to
UC Berkeley
338 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
188 Offers to
Oxford
254 Offers to
Cambridge
249 Offers to
LSE
338 Offers to
Imperial
706 Offers to
UCL
798 Offers to
KCL
442 Offers to
Oxbridge
176 Offers to
Northwestern
188 Offers to
Oxford
254 Offers to
Cambridge
249 Offers to
LSE
338 Offers to
Imperial
706 Offers to
UCL
798 Offers to
KCL
442 Offers to
Oxbridge
176 Offers to
Northwestern
188 Offers to
Oxford
254 Offers to
Cambridge
249 Offers to
LSE
338 Offers to
Imperial
706 Offers to
UCL
798 Offers to
KCL
442 Offers to
Oxbridge
176 Offers to
Northwestern
188 Offers to
Oxford
254 Offers to
Cambridge
249 Offers to
LSE
338 Offers to
Imperial
706 Offers to
UCL
798 Offers to
KCL
442 Offers to
Oxbridge
176 Offers to
Northwestern
Let’s Talk About What’s Next for This Semester.
Last semester is behind you and it tells a story. But the question is, what comes next? Because Stanford, Oxford, and other global universities look beyond grades, they look for challenge, leadership, and story. In your consultation, we’ll help you:
01
Review your grades and subject choices for competitiveness
02
Spot the gaps in your extracurriculars and leadership
03
Shape your unique story in 2026
Start Your Plan B Consultation
Free for Students Grades 9–11 (IB, A-Level, AP)
Numbers Don't Lie.
Proven Success. Unmatched Results.
7x
Our students are 7x more likely to get into the Ivy League and Top 15 Universities.
Total Offers to the Ivy League
US & UK University Acceptance Rates
| Top Universities | General Admit Rate | Crimson Student Admit Rate |
| Harvard | 3.7% | 20% |
| Oxbridge | 8.3% | 35.7% |
| Stanford | 3.6% | 30.8% |
| Imperial | 16% | 49.1% |
| Columbia | 4.3% | 32.7% |
| UPenn | 5.4% | 39.7% |
| Princeton | 4.4% | 28.3% |
| MIT | 4.5% | 26.1% |
98%
Of our students are admitted to at least 1 of their Top 5 University choices.
“The Ivy League isn’t looking for well-rounded anymore. They’re looking for outliers: students who are already exceptional at something and ready to go even further.”
Rebecca J, Crimson Expert, Harvard & UCLA grad.
Quick benefit highlights
What You’ll Gain from Your Consultation
Rigor Check: See how your subjects and grades compare globally.
Impact Audit: Learn what activities show real leadership and initiative.
Personal Story Review: Find the narrative that makes you stand out.
Quick benefit highlights
What You’ll Gain from Your Consultation
Rigor Check: See how your subjects and grades compare globally.
Impact Audit: Learn what activities show real leadership and initiative.
Personal Story Review: Find the narrative that makes you stand out.
Meet Your Crimson Strategists
Matthew Ding
Brown & Oxford alum
+ Graduate of Brown University with dual degrees in Economics and Public Health + Master's graduate in Comparative Social Policy with Honors from Oxford University + Former International Orientation Mentor at Brown University + He helped students gain admission to: UPenn, Columbia, Princeton, Williams, Dartmouth, Oxford and Cambridge.
Tak Pongpichit
Cambridge grad
+ Graduated from Cambridge University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Natural Science (Astrophysics). + He completed a PhD in Engineering from NUS, Singapore. + Has over 10 years of teaching experiences, helping numerous students excel in GCE A-level physics and mathematics
Claire Alter-Reid
Cornell alum
+ Graduate of Cornell University, where she finished in the top 10% of her class and was regularly on the Dean’s List + Holds an M.A. in Teaching, formal training in education and pedagogy to her work with students + Her students have earned offers from USC, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Irvine, University of Manchester, Newcastle University and more
Gap Soongsawang
Carnegie Mellon University alum
+ He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, one of the world's top-ranked institutions. + Admitted to 2 other top US universities: Duke University and Cornell University + He has helped students gain admission to elite universities worldwide, including Harvard, Yale, Berkeley, and Oxford. + He was awarded the prestigious Minister of Science Scholarship in Thailand.
Spencer Lestiadi
SPH & UW alum
+ Bachelor’s in Communications, University of Washington + Former staff, University of Washington Study Abroad Programs + Graduate of Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH), one of Indonesia’s top international schools + He helped students gain admission to: Cornell, Brown, UPenn, NYU, UCLA, and more
Matthew Ding
Brown & Oxford alum
+ Graduate of Brown University with dual degrees in Economics and Public Health + Master's graduate in Comparative Social Policy with Honors from Oxford University + Former International Orientation Mentor at Brown University + He helped students gain admission to: UPenn, Columbia, Princeton, Williams, Dartmouth, Oxford and Cambridge.
Tak Pongpichit
Cambridge grad
+ Graduated from Cambridge University with a Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Natural Science (Astrophysics). + He completed a PhD in Engineering from NUS, Singapore. + Has over 10 years of teaching experiences, helping numerous students excel in GCE A-level physics and mathematics
Claire Alter-Reid
Cornell alum
+ Graduate of Cornell University, where she finished in the top 10% of her class and was regularly on the Dean’s List + Holds an M.A. in Teaching, formal training in education and pedagogy to her work with students + Her students have earned offers from USC, UCLA, UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Irvine, University of Manchester, Newcastle University and more
Gap Soongsawang
Carnegie Mellon University alum
+ He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, one of the world's top-ranked institutions. + Admitted to 2 other top US universities: Duke University and Cornell University + He has helped students gain admission to elite universities worldwide, including Harvard, Yale, Berkeley, and Oxford. + He was awarded the prestigious Minister of Science Scholarship in Thailand.
Spencer Lestiadi
SPH & UW alum
+ Bachelor’s in Communications, University of Washington + Former staff, University of Washington Study Abroad Programs + Graduate of Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH), one of Indonesia’s top international schools + He helped students gain admission to: Cornell, Brown, UPenn, NYU, UCLA, and more
How We Help.
Personalised & Comprehensive Support
At Crimson, you don’t rely on just one university admissions counsellor managing every aspect of your application. Instead, you receive comprehensive guidance from a team of experts every step of the way, working together to secure your spot at top US and UK universities. As a Crimson student, your team may include:
1
Strategy Consultant
Crafts your overarching university application plan; helps you build a school list and refine your application theme.
2
Extracurricular Mentor
Guides you to develop unique achievements like capstone projects, published research, and virtual work placements, then turns these into compelling Activities List descriptions.
3
Essay Mentor
Empowers you to tell your story authentically and refine your essays to make an impact.
4
Academic Tutor
Boosts your SAT/ACT scores, UK admissions tests such as the LNAT, UCAT, and A-Level/IB/AP grades.
5
Student Success Manager
Coordinates with each member on your team and maps out deadlines.
6
Former Admissions Officer
Reviews your application through the lens of decision-makers at top US and UK universities.
Crimson Student Admission Offers
Every offer is a reminder that with the right support, there are no limits to what students can achieve. Crimson students have transformed bold goals into real results, earning places at top universities like Columbia, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, and more.
They Got In.
You Can Too.
Accepted to
Cambridge
Stella L.
Medicine
“Victoria was my strategist and helped me think about the steps I needed to take to make a more well-rounded portfolio. Some of the advice she gave was to reflect on the experiences I’d actually undergone.”
“Victoria was my strategist and helped me think about the steps I needed to take to make a more well-rounded portfolio. Some of the advice she gave was to reflect on the experiences I’d actually undergone.”
Stella L.
Accepted to
Dartmouth
Ansh O.
Undecided
“I applied to university three times — twice on my own. With Crimson, I finally got into the Ivy League”
“I applied to university three times — twice on my own. With Crimson, I finally got into the Ivy League”
Ansh O.
Accepted to
UCLA
Jin T.
Engineering
“Jennifer was my essay mentor and she was just great. Whether sparking new ideas during the brainstorming process or looking over my finished draft for redundant words and ideas, she clarified the focus needed for specific essay prompts.”
“Jennifer was my essay mentor and she was just great. Whether sparking new ideas during the brainstorming process or looking over my finished draft for redundant words and ideas, she clarified the focus needed for specific essay prompts.”
Jin T.
Accepted to
Cambridge
Aloysius L.
Economics
“Patrick did a great job helping me choose which Cambridge college to apply to. He provided useful stats on acceptance rates for mature colleges and gave detailed info to help me maximise my chances. ”
“Patrick did a great job helping me choose which Cambridge college to apply to. He provided useful stats on acceptance rates for mature colleges and gave detailed info to help me maximise my chances. ”
Aloysius L.
Accepted to
Cornell
Alex R.
Undecided
“George was my Strategist. He helped curate a college list that would help with my ambitions as a scholar, athlete, and overall person. Above all, however, he wanted to make my dreams a reality and encouraged me. ”
“George was my Strategist. He helped curate a college list that would help with my ambitions as a scholar, athlete, and overall person. Above all, however, he wanted to make my dreams a reality and encouraged me. ”
Alex R.
Accepted to
UChicago
Ruhaan T.
Economics
“Through the process of essay writing, I realised just how valuable it was. Receiving clear, unbiased feedback on my essays helped me see how much I needed to improve in order to convey my points effectively.”
“Through the process of essay writing, I realised just how valuable it was. Receiving clear, unbiased feedback on my essays helped me see how much I needed to improve in order to convey my points effectively.”
Ruhaan T.
Accepted to
John Hopkins
Ziyan L.
Medicine
“The best part about working with Crimson was how incredibly knowledgeable everyone on the team was. It gave me a lot of confidence during the application process.”
“The best part about working with Crimson was how incredibly knowledgeable everyone on the team was. It gave me a lot of confidence during the application process.”
Ziyan L.
Crimson Alumni are now working at top global companies
