Do college consultants really make a difference?
As reported by The New York Times, Crimson Education has helped over 2,000 students get accepted into Ivy League universities, Stanford, or MIT. Founded by Jamie Beaton, who the Times says “might end up the world's most educated person,” our team of 1,200 admissions counselors knows exactly what top universities look for.
What a College Consultant Actually Does
A great college consultant is more than an essay editor—they’re a strategist, mentor, and project manager who keeps the entire process on track. They bring structure, clarity, and calm to an otherwise overwhelming journey.
Crimson helps:
- Map out high school with purpose—choosing courses, shaping extracurriculars, picking research projects, and setting long-term goals early.
- Go beyond rankings. Identify schools that fit academically, socially, and financially—with a smart mix of reach, target, and safety options.
- Guide every piece of the application—essays, recommendations, testing, and interviews—so each works together to tell a compelling story.
- Turn passions into standout achievements with activities that align with the student’s interests and ambitions.
- Find and apply for competitive programs (often with early deadlines) that strengthen the student’s academic narrative.
- Keep everything on track with regular check-ins, clear timelines, and a structured plan—reducing stress for students and parents alike.
Book a Free Consultation Today
Meet with a Crimson advisor, the team The New York Times calls a leader in college admissions.
Why More Families Are Seeking Help
The college admissions process isn’t what it used to be. Today, it’s more competitive and far more high-stakes.
For many families, it feels like trying to win a game where the rules keep changing. Parents are expected to help their kids: • Choose the “right” classes as early as 9th grade • Build standout extracurricular profiles • Create a balanced college list across selectivity tiers • Navigate early decision, essays, testing, financial aid, and interviews It’s no wonder more families are turning to experts to level the playing field.
“Jamie Beaton has 12 advanced degrees from Harvard, Yale, Oxford, and other top universities. His company has helped thousands of students do the same.”
– The New York Times
Why Crimson?
A Team of Specialists—Not Just One Counselor
At Crimson, you don’t rely on a single consultant for every aspect of your application. Instead, you get a dedicated team—from essay mentors and extracurricular strategists to interview coaches—each a specialist in their field, all working together to maximize your success.
155 Offers to
Yale
154 Offers to
Harvard
308 Offers to
Columbia
408 Offers to
UPenn
190 Offers to
Brown
91 Offers to
Dartmouth
309 Offers to
Cornell
126 Offers to
Princeton
218 Offers to
Stanford
63 Offers to
MIT
232 Offers to
Duke
167 Offers to
UChicago
178 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
34 Offers to
Caltech
512 Offers to
UC Berkeley
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UCLA
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USC
197 Offers to
Oxford
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Cambridge
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LSE
395 Offers to
Imperial
814 Offers to
UCL
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KCL
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Oxbridge
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Northwestern
155 Offers to
Yale
154 Offers to
Harvard
308 Offers to
Columbia
408 Offers to
UPenn
190 Offers to
Brown
91 Offers to
Dartmouth
309 Offers to
Cornell
126 Offers to
Princeton
218 Offers to
Stanford
63 Offers to
MIT
232 Offers to
Duke
167 Offers to
UChicago
178 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
34 Offers to
Caltech
512 Offers to
UC Berkeley
485 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
197 Offers to
Oxford
263 Offers to
Cambridge
291 Offers to
LSE
395 Offers to
Imperial
814 Offers to
UCL
910 Offers to
KCL
460 Offers to
Oxbridge
213 Offers to
Northwestern
155 Offers to
Yale
154 Offers to
Harvard
308 Offers to
Columbia
408 Offers to
UPenn
190 Offers to
Brown
91 Offers to
Dartmouth
309 Offers to
Cornell
126 Offers to
Princeton
218 Offers to
Stanford
63 Offers to
MIT
232 Offers to
Duke
167 Offers to
UChicago
178 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
34 Offers to
Caltech
512 Offers to
UC Berkeley
485 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
197 Offers to
Oxford
263 Offers to
Cambridge
291 Offers to
LSE
395 Offers to
Imperial
814 Offers to
UCL
910 Offers to
KCL
460 Offers to
Oxbridge
213 Offers to
Northwestern
155 Offers to
Yale
154 Offers to
Harvard
308 Offers to
Columbia
408 Offers to
UPenn
190 Offers to
Brown
91 Offers to
Dartmouth
309 Offers to
Cornell
126 Offers to
Princeton
218 Offers to
Stanford
63 Offers to
MIT
232 Offers to
Duke
167 Offers to
UChicago
178 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
34 Offers to
Caltech
512 Offers to
UC Berkeley
485 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
197 Offers to
Oxford
263 Offers to
Cambridge
291 Offers to
LSE
395 Offers to
Imperial
814 Offers to
UCL
910 Offers to
KCL
460 Offers to
Oxbridge
213 Offers to
Northwestern
Numbers Don't Lie
Proven Success. Unmatched Results.
7x
Our Crimson students get into the Ivy league and other Top 15 colleges at over 7x the general applicant rate.
Total Offers to the Ivy League
College-Specific Acceptance Rates
| Top Colleges | General Admit Rate | Crimson Admit Rate |
| Harvard | 3% | 26.2% |
| Stanford | 3.5% | 31.1% |
| Yale | 4.2% | 23.6% |
| Columbia | 4.2% | 31% |
| UPenn | 4.9% | 40.3% |
| Dartmouth | 5.8% | 28.4% |
| Princeton | 4.3% | 23.4% |
| Cornell | 7% | 54.1% |
| MIT | 4.6% | 27.6% |
98%
98% of our students are admitted to at least one of their top five college choices.
They Got In
Your Child Can Too
We guide students through every step — from strategy to essays and extracurriculars. Trusted by families nationwide.
Accepted to
Harvard
Aditya J.
Biomedical Computation
“Crimson helped me step back & connect my research, startup & awards into one clear narrative around computational healthcare. Their structured guidance and honest feedback turned a scattered set of achievements into a compelling profile.”
“Crimson helped me step back & connect my research, startup & awards into one clear narrative around computational healthcare. Their structured guidance and honest feedback turned a scattered set of achievements into a compelling profile.”
Aditya J.
Accepted to
Oxford
Aanika D.
International Relations
“Crimson, especially my strategist Josephine, played a crucial role in shaping my UK application. Her thoughtful questions and suggested readings deepened my interest in international relations and helped me articulate my motivations clearly.”
“Crimson, especially my strategist Josephine, played a crucial role in shaping my UK application. Her thoughtful questions and suggested readings deepened my interest in international relations and helped me articulate my motivations clearly.”
Aanika D.
Accepted to
Stanford
Vedika A.
Economics & Public Policy
“Crimson helped me structure my profile across policy, debate & grassroots work, pushing me to deepen impact instead of adding more. Their mentorship sharpened my narrative and kept me focused, intentional, and clear in communicating my motivations.”
“Crimson helped me structure my profile across policy, debate & grassroots work, pushing me to deepen impact instead of adding more. Their mentorship sharpened my narrative and kept me focused, intentional, and clear in communicating my motivations.”
Vedika A.
Accepted to
Yale
Avni C.
Public Policy
“I'm extremely grateful for Crimson’s incredible support throughout my university application journey. My strategist, Claire, and my essay mentor offered expert guidance and personalized advice that helped me craft a unique profile & truly stand out.”
“I'm extremely grateful for Crimson’s incredible support throughout my university application journey. My strategist, Claire, and my essay mentor offered expert guidance and personalized advice that helped me craft a unique profile & truly stand out.”
Avni C.
Accepted to
UPenn (Wharton)
Saahira D.
Finance
“I know I wouldn’t have gotten into Wharton without Jordan’s support. He made it clear exactly what I needed to do step by step.”
“I know I wouldn’t have gotten into Wharton without Jordan’s support. He made it clear exactly what I needed to do step by step.”
Saahira D.
Accepted to
Princeton
Srina B.
Public Policy
“The best part of working with Crimson was knowing I had a dedicated team behind me. They helped me choose the right activities, strengthen my essays, and understand exactly what Princeton was looking for.”
“The best part of working with Crimson was knowing I had a dedicated team behind me. They helped me choose the right activities, strengthen my essays, and understand exactly what Princeton was looking for.”
Srina B.
Accepted to
Columbia
Myra A.
Computer Science
“I couldn't have done any of this without my strategist. I genuinely can't thank her enough. Even when I was doubting myself, her feedback kept pulling me back to what actually mattered. I'm really, really grateful.”
“I couldn't have done any of this without my strategist. I genuinely can't thank her enough. Even when I was doubting myself, her feedback kept pulling me back to what actually mattered. I'm really, really grateful.”
Myra A.
Accepted to
Cornell
Neev T.
Economics
“From day one, Crimson was by my side. My strategist, Ria, along with the essay and financial aid teams, was incredibly supportive. The app's resources were amazing, and despite time zones, I always felt connected & supported through every challenge.”
“From day one, Crimson was by my side. My strategist, Ria, along with the essay and financial aid teams, was incredibly supportive. The app's resources were amazing, and despite time zones, I always felt connected & supported through every challenge.”
Neev T.
The Knowledge Network
Meet Our Experts
Crimson’s admissions counselors include an impressive lineup of Former Admissions Officers from the Ivy League and several other Top 10 and 20 universities, including Stanford, Duke, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, and more.
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!
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