Your Columbia Dream Deserves a Strategy That Works

Columbia admits less than 4% students, but Crimson students have a 32% acceptance rate. Work with India’s top experts to craft a standout application.

What Is Columbia Looking for in Indian Students? Top grades aren’t enough for Columbia— You need a strong application strategy to stand out to admission teams.

Columbia is one of the hardest schools to gain acceptance to, if you plan on studying Computer Science. But with an acceptance rate under 4%, top grades and test scores aren’t enough—you need expert guidance, vision, leadership, a powerful story, and the right strategy. That’s where Crimson comes in. At Crimson we help Indian students stand out in the world’s toughest admissions processes.

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Testimonials

Hear firsthand from students about how our custom programs helped them gain clarity, build confidence, and achieve acceptance at Yale.

Safira

Student

The entire Crimson team was always there when I needed them—day or night. Whether it was my strategist, essay mentor, or capstone advisor, I could reach out anytime and get thoughtful, expert support. Their constant availability made all the difference in my journey.

Tara

Student

Getting into Columbia still feels unreal! I’m so thankful to the entire Crimson team—their constant support, expert advice, and quick responses kept me on track. From strategy to essays, every detail was covered. I truly couldn’t have done it without them!

Anurag

Student

What set Crimson apart was the collective intelligence of the team—each mentor brought unique expertise, from strategy to storytelling. Their collaboration, insights, and attention to detail gave my application the edge it needed. Truly invaluable!

Aryan

Student

I never imagined Columbia would be the right fit—until the Crimson team helped me see it differently. Their guidance expanded my perspective, and they helped me discover what truly mattered in a university. Thanks to their insight, I found my perfect match in Columbia!

Why Students Choose Crimson?

Students who work with Crimson are up to 8x more likely to gain admission to Columbia.

At Crimson, we craft standout applications that show admissions officers why our students deserve a spot on campus. With personalized support from expert tutors, strategists, mentors and former admissions officers—we guide students through every step of the US application processes. From helping students craft a memorable personal statement that catches admissions officers’ attention in an instant, to prepping them for financial aid applications - and everything in between - we’re committed to seeing our students succeed.

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When Is the Right Time to Start Your Columbia Application? Sooner Than You Think.

The best applications are built over years, not months and our students start as early as Grade 8 to beat the less than 8% acceptance rate. Timing Is Everything. + Grade 8–9: Explore passions & take on leadership roles. + Grade 10: Deepen activities & academics. + Grade 11: Lead big projects, prepare essays. + Grade 12: Finalize essays, polish applications.

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Don't wait until Grade 12 to start your university journey!

Contact us today to schedule a free initial consultation with Crimson Advisors and discuss your university options. In this consultation, you will receive:

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A breakdown of your current academic and extracurricular profile

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Insights on where you stand in the competitive US admissions landscape

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A personalized roadmap to help you strengthen your application.

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Answers to your questions from an expert advisor

Let’s turn your hard work into a winning application.

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Waymo
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Google
Unicef
Goldman Sachs
Y Combinator
Bridgewater
Deepmind
McKinsey & Comapny
NASA
Waymo
Quora
Google
Unicef
Goldman Sachs
Y Combinator
Bridgewater
Deepmind
McKinsey & Comapny
NASA
Waymo
Quora
Google
Unicef
Goldman Sachs
Y Combinator
Bridgewater
Deepmind
McKinsey & Comapny

Book a free consultation with one of our expert advisors.

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