Does Your Child Dream of Studying In the US?
Top US universities are more competitive than ever. Find out how Crimson can help your child boost their chances of admission by 2-10x.
The Top US Universities
The best universities in the US that ambitious families should be considering.

Harvard University
Ivy League university in Massachusetts. Ranked #1 best university in the world. 2.7% acceptance rate.

MIT
Private research university in Massachusetts. Ranked #2 best university in the world. 3.9% acceptance rate.

Stanford University
Private research university in California. Ranked #3 best university in the world. 3.6% acceptance rate.

UC Berkeley
Public research university in California. Ranked #6 best university in the world. 11.7% acceptance rate.

Yale University
Ivy League university in Connecticut. Ranked #9 best university in the world. 4.5% acceptance rate.

Columbia University
Ivy League university in New York. Ranked #10 best university in the world. 4.2% acceptance rate.
154 Offers to
Yale
151 Offers to
Harvard
305 Offers to
Columbia
407 Offers to
UPenn
189 Offers to
Brown
90 Offers to
Dartmouth
306 Offers to
Cornell
125 Offers to
Princeton
217 Offers to
Stanford
63 Offers to
MIT
230 Offers to
Duke
165 Offers to
UChicago
175 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
32 Offers to
Caltech
496 Offers to
UC Berkeley
475 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
195 Offers to
Oxford
258 Offers to
Cambridge
269 Offers to
LSE
381 Offers to
Imperial
781 Offers to
UCL
870 Offers to
KCL
453 Offers to
Oxbridge
213 Offers to
Northwestern
154 Offers to
Yale
151 Offers to
Harvard
305 Offers to
Columbia
407 Offers to
UPenn
189 Offers to
Brown
90 Offers to
Dartmouth
306 Offers to
Cornell
125 Offers to
Princeton
217 Offers to
Stanford
63 Offers to
MIT
230 Offers to
Duke
165 Offers to
UChicago
175 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
32 Offers to
Caltech
496 Offers to
UC Berkeley
475 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
195 Offers to
Oxford
258 Offers to
Cambridge
269 Offers to
LSE
381 Offers to
Imperial
781 Offers to
UCL
870 Offers to
KCL
453 Offers to
Oxbridge
213 Offers to
Northwestern
154 Offers to
Yale
151 Offers to
Harvard
305 Offers to
Columbia
407 Offers to
UPenn
189 Offers to
Brown
90 Offers to
Dartmouth
306 Offers to
Cornell
125 Offers to
Princeton
217 Offers to
Stanford
63 Offers to
MIT
230 Offers to
Duke
165 Offers to
UChicago
175 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
32 Offers to
Caltech
496 Offers to
UC Berkeley
475 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
195 Offers to
Oxford
258 Offers to
Cambridge
269 Offers to
LSE
381 Offers to
Imperial
781 Offers to
UCL
870 Offers to
KCL
453 Offers to
Oxbridge
213 Offers to
Northwestern
154 Offers to
Yale
151 Offers to
Harvard
305 Offers to
Columbia
407 Offers to
UPenn
189 Offers to
Brown
90 Offers to
Dartmouth
306 Offers to
Cornell
125 Offers to
Princeton
217 Offers to
Stanford
63 Offers to
MIT
230 Offers to
Duke
165 Offers to
UChicago
175 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
32 Offers to
Caltech
496 Offers to
UC Berkeley
475 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
195 Offers to
Oxford
258 Offers to
Cambridge
269 Offers to
LSE
381 Offers to
Imperial
781 Offers to
UCL
870 Offers to
KCL
453 Offers to
Oxbridge
213 Offers to
Northwestern
Crimson is Here to Help
We provide holistic support with every aspect of your child's application.

University Strategy
Multi-year support with application preparation and submission with the help of a personalised roadmap.

Essay Development
Support with personal essay/statement ideation, tone, language and structure as well as multi-draft feedback.

Standardised Test Tutoring
One-to-one sessions covering test content, technique and confidence for the best chance of getting a great score.

Extracurricular Mentoring
Extracurricular and leadership project planning, execution and reporting to ensure subject passion and impact are demonstrated in the application.

Interview Preparation
Coaching on how to answer common questions and communicate a story persuasively.

Admissions Officer Review
Additional premier support through former Admission Officers, including candidacy assessment, advice on candidacy development and application reviews.
What Will You Receive in This Consultation?
Applying to top universities is a difficult task which is why so many families seek external support in addition to the guidance offered at school. Each of our programmes are tailored to the student and are delivered by a carefully selected team of mentors who provide focused support with every aspect of the process. We are proud to say that students who work with us are between 7-10x as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
Personalised support: Discover how our expert Academic Advisors can optimise your child's application strategy.
Your child's dream university: Get a tailored evaluation of their candidacy for top universities and colleges.
Exclusive expertise: Benefit from insider knowledge to maximise your child's chances of success.
Next steps simplified: Get a clear, actionable plan for what you can do next.

What Will You Receive in This Consultation?
Applying to top universities is a difficult task which is why so many families seek external support in addition to the guidance offered at school. Each of our programmes are tailored to the student and are delivered by a carefully selected team of mentors who provide focused support with every aspect of the process. We are proud to say that students who work with us are between 7-10x as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
Personalised support: Discover how our expert Academic Advisors can optimise your child's application strategy.
Your child's dream university: Get a tailored evaluation of their candidacy for top universities and colleges.
Exclusive expertise: Benefit from insider knowledge to maximise your child's chances of success.
Next steps simplified: Get a clear, actionable plan for what you can do next.

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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
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.