Smart Kid. Lacks Direction. Sound Familiar?
Middle schoolers have potential, but it’s not always easy to channel. One day they’re obsessed with coding, the next it’s marine biology. Deadlines slip. Screens take over. And without the right structure, their energy gets scattered instead of focused. College might feel far off, but the strongest applications are years in the making.
“ In Oxbridge and Ivy League interviews, tough questions are inevitable. The strongest candidates aren’t cramming last-minute—they’ve spent years building genuine interests, curiosity, and the confidence to think aloud. ”
Claire H., APAC Service Head, Graduate of Cambridge & Harvard; Oxford PhD
Your Child's Standout Profile Starts Here
Discover how Rise can help your middle schooler build the profile, skills, and confidence they need to thrive—from now through college admissions and beyond.
During the consultation, you will:
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Discover your child's potential — We'll discuss their interests, strengths, and goals to create a clear picture of how they can stand out, starting right now in middle school.
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Get a personalized roadmap — Learn exactly what your child should focus on to build an impressive profile, from strategic extracurriculars to passion projects and academic advancement.
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Understand the path to top universities — See how early preparation positions your child to become the kind of applicant elite schools want, and why starting at ages 11-14 makes all the difference.
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Learn how Rise works — Discover our mentorship model, skill-building approach, and how we'll support your family every step of the way—with no pressure, just clear next steps.
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Everything your child needs.
All in One Place.
Rise gives students aged 11-14 the tools and mentorship to thrive in middle school, high school, and beyond—helping them become applicants top universities say yes to.
Excel Academically
Students receive accelerated 1:1 tutoring and strategic guidance to propel academic performance, including targeted support on 4-year course planning, revision and test-taking technique, independent research projects, and much more.
Drive Standout Extracurriculars
Innovative extracurricular profiles are our specialty. Students get 1:1 mentorship on leadership positions, competitions, and internships, plus complete guidance on original capstone projects that showcase passion, commitment, and above-grade project management skills.
Cultivate Interests & Passions
Our programs emphasize 1:1 mentorship to clarify student passions, whether through crafting an elevator pitch, writing a personal statement, writing career analyses, conducting academic research, or delivering for high-level public speaking engagements.
Build Real-World Skills
Worried about organization, self-management, or communication? Rise incorporates essential skills development through event planning, peer presentations, workspace organization, and personalized time management systems—all integrated into the program.
Build Confidence & Resilience
Every Rise student receives 1:1 mentorship focused on personal growth. We help students discover and expand their natural strengths through Socratic questioning and inquiry-based learning—educational methods that have raised confident, critical thinkers for hundreds of years.
Crush University Admissions
Every Rise activity prepares students for university admissions. Our strategists from Stanford, Yale, Oxford, and top schools worldwide combine admissions expertise with child psychology to create personalized plans that lead students to their dream schools—starting in middle school.
World-Class Mentors for Your Child
Our team includes some of the brightest minds in university admissions, from former admissions officers to graduates of the Ivy League. Each brings firsthand experience and proven 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 of the incredible consultants on our team.
Cassidy G.
Director of Crimson Rise
Cassidy has a B.M. from the University of Michigan and an M.M. from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. With over five years of experience helping students discover their own love of learning and shape their communities through their interests and talents, Cassidy has successfully guided students to gain admission to top universities such as Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkeley, Georgetown, and USC.
Claire H.
APAC Service Head, Crimson Rise
Claire graduated from the University of Cambridge with a B.A., earned her M.Ed. from Harvard, and completed her Ph.D. at Oxford. She brings ten years of international education experience as a Physics teacher, school counselor, and International School Director, and currently oversees Crimson's youth programs across Asia Pacific. Claire specializes in educational transitions and applying learning science to middle school development.
Gabe G.
VP of Product at Crimson Education
Gabe graduated magna cum laude in Government from Harvard University in 2017 and earned a Master's in Music from the New England Conservatory of Music in 2018. Gabe is currently Vice President of Product at Crimson Education and the creator of Crimson's flagship U.S. admissions program. He has a long history of supporting students in gaining admission to all eight Ivy League schools, Stanford, Duke, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and more.
Cassidy G.
Director of Crimson Rise
Cassidy has a B.M. from the University of Michigan and an M.M. from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. With over five years of experience helping students discover their own love of learning and shape their communities through their interests and talents, Cassidy has successfully guided students to gain admission to top universities such as Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Vanderbilt, Notre Dame, Emory, UC Berkeley, Georgetown, and USC.
Claire H.
APAC Service Head, Crimson Rise
Claire graduated from the University of Cambridge with a B.A., earned her M.Ed. from Harvard, and completed her Ph.D. at Oxford. She brings ten years of international education experience as a Physics teacher, school counselor, and International School Director, and currently oversees Crimson's youth programs across Asia Pacific. Claire specializes in educational transitions and applying learning science to middle school development.
Gabe G.
VP of Product at Crimson Education
Gabe graduated magna cum laude in Government from Harvard University in 2017 and earned a Master's in Music from the New England Conservatory of Music in 2018. Gabe is currently Vice President of Product at Crimson Education and the creator of Crimson's flagship U.S. admissions program. He has a long history of supporting students in gaining admission to all eight Ivy League schools, Stanford, Duke, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, and more.
Crimson Student Admissions Results
Parent Reviews
Hear firsthand from parents about how Rise helped their children discover passions, build confidence, and develop the skills and profile needed for future success.
Arnav's Mother
Parent
India
“I personally see that my child has improved greatly with his confidence and thinking skills. I was very impressed by how thoughtful the mentors were, by sending me an email every time my child finished his session, explaining to me what they were doing and what I could possibly help him with. I have thoroughly enjoyed letting Arnav join this program.”
Rishika's Parents
Parent
India
“We are so appreciative about the support Rishika got from Mrs Crystal and Crimson in 2021. Rishika finished Diary of Anne Frank. She started to be very strongly interested in humanity and history. She started to research what happened in Afghanistan and then finished I Am Malala. She then finished 45 Crash Course Sociology lessons. Rishika has been trying to understand the world and how society works because of Mrs Crystal's recommendatory bibliography...”
Lilac's Parents
Parent
Kazakhstan
“She joined Crimson Rise when she was 11. In one year, she changed completely. After the leadership course she became more responsible and can manage her time, and became more focused and self-disciplined than before. We have to thank Crimson in their selection of Strategist; you were the perfect match for her.”
Xu's Parents
Parent
Taiwan
“In my son's words, 'My life has gotten a lot better since I met Ms Beccera. Before I met her, there were a lot of things I just couldn't figure out how to solve, but after just a few lessons, it felt like I suddenly discovered the many ways I could solve the problems I was facing, from time management issues to things like dealing with stress and preparing things I may need for college.'”
Paula's Parents
Parent
Brazil
“We were very happy with the development of our daughter this semester. We noticed a significant evolution in social behavior. She became more disciplined: she started sleeping early, started exercising, and taking care of her eating habits - something we used to tell her about but it went 'in one ear and out the other'.”
Sarah's Parents
Parent
UK
“Our daughter really enjoys and gets a lot from her Strategy conversations and has loved the stress management, time management, and goal-setting discussions (she has) had. One of the things we've seen through this process is community impact, understanding what admissions officers are looking for, leadership and innovation.”
Start Your Journey Now.
A Year From Now, You’ll Either Wish You Started Today or Be Glad You Did.
Every year, admissions get tougher and competition grows—waiting even a few months can mean missed opportunities to strengthen your child’s profile. Parents who partner with Crimson never look back with 'what ifs.' They know they gave their child every possible advantage. The only question is: will you take action now, or wait until it’s too late?
