Dream of Stanford? Gain Competitive Edge with Crimson

With 160+ offers to Stanford, Crimson is the trusted choice for Indian families seeking expert guidance for competitive college admissions.

The Stanford Dream, Made Possible

The grades are exceptional. The résumé is full. The test scores impress.

And yet, with Stanford’s acceptance rate below 4%, thousands of brilliant students — including many from India — are turned away each year. Not because they lacked ability, but because they didn’t stand out in the eyes of the admissions team. What separates those who get in from those who don’t? + A powerful personal story + Leadership that creates real impact + Purpose-driven, strategic extracurriculars + Essays and recommendations that leave a lasting impression + A carefully built, long-term admissions plan

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Hear From Our Students

Hear firsthand from students about how our custom packages helped them gain clarity, build confidence, and achieve acceptance at their top-choice schools.

Luv

Student

Getting into Stanford was a dream come true, and I couldn’t have done it without Crimson. My strategist, Kndeya—a Cornell grad—helped shape my story, choose schools, prep for tests, and find competitions to boost my profile. I'm incredibly grateful for his support every step of the way.

Arya

Student

I’m thrilled to be heading to Stanford! Huge thanks to Crimson and my amazing strategist, Yanlin, who truly understood my goals and pushed me to dream big. Her guidance with essays, storytelling, and school choices was key to my success—I couldn’t have done it without her!

Lara

Student

Crimson is the reason I'm headed to Stanford! They made a huge difference—my mentor’s support with strategy, essays, and school selection helped me stay focused and confident throughout the process. I’m truly grateful for their expert guidance every step of the way.

Holly

Student

I’m beyond excited to be heading to Stanford! Huge thanks to Crimson and my strategist Aidan, who guided me on which activities to pursue, how to frame them, and matched me with an amazing essay mentor. Their support truly made all the difference in my journey!

Why Students Choose Crimson?

Students who work with Crimson are up to 3.5x more likely to gain admission to Stanford.

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 Stanford 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 4% 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.

Fill in your details and express interest in a free education assessment, where you can get all your questions answered.

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

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