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Unlike other consultancies, our leaders continue to work directly with students, sharing their extensive knowledge on all things admission both learned through their own university journeys and their extensive experience in the every-shifting top college admissions space.


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MacDonough-McAlliste
Co founder and CEO


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safety officer Jp De Kam of the Netherlands


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Stand Out. Get Noticed. Get Accepted.
Most students struggle to express their authentic voice in their applications. This masterclass will show you how to make your child’s story shine.
Even top students struggle to write essays that stand out in competitive boarding school admissions. In this free masterclass, Cassidy Goldblatt (UMich, Boston Conservatory), Crimson’s Director of Rise and BDSA, shares proven strategies that help students turn their personal stories into powerful, standout narratives. 👉 You will learn:
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The winning essay frameworks for approaching the 3 most frequently asked prompts so your child's authentic voice and strengths shine through.
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What sets successful essays apart by reviewing real student stories and admissions-winning examples.
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How to confidently navigate Gateway, SAO, and independent school applications to make sure every essay meets platform-specific expectations.
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Ways to help your child brainstorm, structure, and refine their essays through guided, hands-on workshopping.
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Meet Your Speaker
Cassidy Goldblatt
- BM from University of Michigan - MM from Boston Conservatory at Berklee - James B. Angell Scholar, Alaura Scholar, and NMUSA grant recipient Cassidy oversees Crimson's youth programmes, Rise and Boarding/Day School Admissions. Her students have gained acceptance to top universities including Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Princeton, Vanderbilt, and UC Berkeley, as well as prestigious boarding schools like Choate Rosemary Hall, Cate School, and Cranbrook Schools.

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