From the South Island New Zealand to the Ivy League - How I Got In!
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Every year thousands of students aim for the Ivy League. Very few succeed.
This is your chance to hear directly from a Kiwi student who made it.
Join Crimson CEO Jamie Beaton as he sits down with Ryan from Balclutha in the South Island, who got into Ivy League school Dartmouth University. Together, they'll unpack the real story behind a successful Ivy League application — from early ambition to final acceptance, and how it’s opened doors to the world stage for Ryan.
In this candid discussion you'll hear:
- The key decisions that shaped Ryan’s journey
- What most students get wrong about Ivy League admissions
- Life at Dartmouth — and the opportunities of top US study
- Plus an on-the-ground view of geopolitical issues on studying in the US
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Meet Your Speakers
Jamie B.
CEO & Co-Founder
Jamie was accepted to 25 of the world’s top universities at the age of 17. While at Harvard, Jamie raised $1M USD seed-funding from Julian Robertson and Chase Coleman, and co-founded Crimson Education. He has has since raised over $89M USD and expanded Crimson globally. Jamie leads Crimson’s global operations from New York, backed by the world’s largest team of college counselors and former admissions officers.
Ryan W.
Dartmouth Student, Class of 28
A Kiwi student from Balclutha, New Zealand, Ryan completed his schooling at South Otago High School before gaining admission to Dartmouth College in 2025. Ryan joins us to share his firsthand experience and the real story behind a successful Ivy League application — from early ambition to final acceptance, and how it has opened doors on a global stage.
Jamie B.
CEO & Co-Founder
Jamie was accepted to 25 of the world’s top universities at the age of 17. While at Harvard, Jamie raised $1M USD seed-funding from Julian Robertson and Chase Coleman, and co-founded Crimson Education. He has has since raised over $89M USD and expanded Crimson globally. Jamie leads Crimson’s global operations from New York, backed by the world’s largest team of college counselors and former admissions officers.
Ryan W.
Dartmouth Student, Class of 28
A Kiwi student from Balclutha, New Zealand, Ryan completed his schooling at South Otago High School before gaining admission to Dartmouth College in 2025. Ryan joins us to share his firsthand experience and the real story behind a successful Ivy League application — from early ambition to final acceptance, and how it has opened doors on a global stage.
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