They Got In. Your Child Can Too.
We use proven strategies to guide Canadian students through every step—from essays to extracurriculars. Trusted nationwide with a 98% success rate.
Accepted to
Columbia
Derek Q.
Economics & Political Science
“My strategist had a huge impact on my journey. He found the right internships for me, strengthened my profile, and shaped a narrative that ultimately helped me get into Columbia.”
“My strategist had a huge impact on my journey. He found the right internships for me, strengthened my profile, and shaped a narrative that ultimately helped me get into Columbia.”
Derek Q.
Accepted to
Harvard
Eleshaday M.
Molecular Biology
“The most helpful part of working with Crimson was having mentors who really understood where I was getting stuck. Whenever I felt lost or unsure, I always had someone experienced to talk things through with.”
“The most helpful part of working with Crimson was having mentors who really understood where I was getting stuck. Whenever I felt lost or unsure, I always had someone experienced to talk things through with.”
Eleshaday M.
Accepted to
Wharton (Upenn)
James N.
Undecided
“Jordan was my strategist and I know I could not have gotten into Wharton without his help. They helped me understand exactly what I needed to do.”
“Jordan was my strategist and I know I could not have gotten into Wharton without his help. They helped me understand exactly what I needed to do.”
James N.
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
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.
Accepted to
Cornell
Jaelyn C.
Animal Science
“Crimson helped me strengthen my mindset and approach to the application process. Their guidance gave me the confidence and support I needed to stay focused on my goals.”
“Crimson helped me strengthen my mindset and approach to the application process. Their guidance gave me the confidence and support I needed to stay focused on my goals.”
Jaelyn C.
Elite Admissions Expertise. All in One Place.
Our team includes the brightest minds in university admissions, from former admissions officers to Ivy League strategists. Each brings firsthand experience and data-backed strategies to guide your child toward their dream school. Backed by the best results in the industry, this is just a small sample of the elite strategists on our team.
Devery D.
Former Harvard Admissions Officer
Devery studied higher education management at Harvard's Graduate School of Education and served as a Harvard admissions officer, UC Berkeley application reader, and an application reader for a top liberal arts college. Applying a strategic, data-driven approach, Devery helps students make informed choices as they tailor applications to Ivy League institutions.
Dana C.
Former Princeton Admissions Officer
Dana C. is a Princeton graduate, former application reader in Princeton University's Office of Undergraduate Admission, and a seasoned admissions consultant with a decade of success guiding domestic and international students into top US, UK, and Canadian universities. Dana's students have earned offers from Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Caltech, the University of Chicago, Oxford, Imperial, UCL, and leading Canadian institutions.
Kimberley L.
Former Stanford Admissions Officer
Kimberley brings over a decade of expertise in undergraduate admissions from her roles at Stanford University and Northwestern University. At Northwestern, she spent seven years leading the evaluation of all undergraduate applications, crafting the reader handbook, training staff and application readers, and even managing the music admissions process!
Devery D.
Former Harvard Admissions Officer
Devery studied higher education management at Harvard's Graduate School of Education and served as a Harvard admissions officer, UC Berkeley application reader, and an application reader for a top liberal arts college. Applying a strategic, data-driven approach, Devery helps students make informed choices as they tailor applications to Ivy League institutions.
Dana C.
Former Princeton Admissions Officer
Dana C. is a Princeton graduate, former application reader in Princeton University's Office of Undergraduate Admission, and a seasoned admissions consultant with a decade of success guiding domestic and international students into top US, UK, and Canadian universities. Dana's students have earned offers from Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Caltech, the University of Chicago, Oxford, Imperial, UCL, and leading Canadian institutions.
Kimberley L.
Former Stanford Admissions Officer
Kimberley brings over a decade of expertise in undergraduate admissions from her roles at Stanford University and Northwestern University. At Northwestern, she spent seven years leading the evaluation of all undergraduate applications, crafting the reader handbook, training staff and application readers, and even managing the music admissions process!
Everything Your Child Needs
All In One Place
Crimson surrounds your child with a team of expert strategists, tutors, and mentors who each focus on a specific part of the admissions process. Working together, they build a clear, coordinated plan that helps your child get into the Ivy League and other top universities in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and beyond.
1. Application Strategy
We build a Canada-specific plan that helps your child stand out among peers from schools like Upper Canada College, St. George's, Branksome Hall, Collingwood School, and Crofton House.
2. Essay Writing
We pair your child with essay mentors who know exactly what resonates at Ivy League and top U.S. schools. Your child learns how to craft essays that feel authentic and distinctive.
3. Summer Program Selection
We guide students into Ivy League–caliber summer programs that strengthen academic depth, research credibility, and admissions positioning.
4. Extracurricular & Capstone Development
Elite U.S. universities look for leaders, not just high achievers. We help your child create high-impact projects that demonstrate real-world leadership.
5. Competitions & Research
We train your child to win in national and international competitions, and guide them into academic research that shows the intellectual vitality the Ivies looks for.
6. Standardized Test Tutoring
Canadian students see an average 152-point SAT gain through our tutoring — a powerful advantage in admissions to Stanford, Berkeley, and Ivy League universities.
Trusted by Families at Canada's Top Schools
Our students come from schools like Ashbury College, Bayview Glen, Branksome Hall, Pickering College, St. George's School, St. John's School, St. John’s-Ravenscourt, York House School, West Island College, and Shawnigan Lake School.
Take the first step
A consultation is your first step to building a winning admissions strategy.
Here is exactly what you will get out of our time together:
Comprehensive Profile Assessment
Understand how your child’s academics and extracurriculars compare to successful applicants.
Strategic Activity Guidance
Identify the academics, activities, and experiences that will make the greatest impact on top university admissions.
Personalized Multi-Year Plan
Receive a clear, structured roadmap designed to maximize admissions outcomes over time.
Clear Next Steps
Leave knowing exactly what to focus on to strengthen your child’s application.
Book a Free Consultation Today
Get an expert assessment of your child’s readiness for the Ivy League and other top universities, including insights specific to Canadian applicants.