Boost Your Profile: Capstones, Research, Competitions & More

Top schools get thousands of qualified applicants — only a few stand out with passion, leadership, and impact.

Extracurricular Capstone Project

The Challenge

Students who stand out don’t just tick boxes; they create real-world impact. Yet many Singapore students stick to cookie-cutter CCAs and extracurriculars and struggle to turn their passions into unique projects that impress top US universities.

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How We Help

Our Extracurricular Capstone Consultants help bring high-impact ideas to life and position them strategically in your application. We guide you through:

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Define the Perfect Project

We help students refine their narrative and develop standout, meaningful, and achievable projects aligned with top university admissions.

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Develop a Project Plan

We help students create a step-by-step plan with clear goals and milestones, aligned with their university admissions timeline.

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Scale Impact

We help students expand their project’s reach from local initiatives to regional, national or international platforms.

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Track Results

We help students track outcomes and craft a strategic application narrative that highlights growth, leadership, and real impact.

What to Expect from Your Consultation?

Before your consultation, we’ll collect your key academic and extracurricular details. During the session, you’ll learn what top US and UK universities look for beyond excellent grades, how you can become more competitive, and receive a personalised roadmap to maximise your chances of admission.

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Research Projects

The Challenge

Research is a key part of many top university programmes, especially at Oxbridge, where it’s built into the curriculum from the first year. Referencing original research in a personal statement or interview shows that a student is ready for a rigorous academic environment. In the US, leading universities like Columbia, Yale, and Princeton now allow applicants to submit independent research. However, many Singapore students face challenges in finding the right mentors and publishing opportunities, making it harder to produce high-quality research that sets their applications apart.

“We’re seeing more and more top universities place real weight on students who have done meaningful research in high school. It’s one of the clearest ways a student can show they’re ready for the academic rigour of a top school.”

Alex O., Platinum Strategy Consultant

How We Help

Crimson connects students with world-class faculty and PhD-level consultants from elite universities like Harvard, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge. From idea to publication, we guide students every step of the way.

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Research Development

Develop a research paper in their area of interest.

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Mentorship

Receive expert guidance on research methods and academic writing.

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Publish & Present

Get your work in front of real audiences — through journals or conferences.

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University Credit

Earn US university credit through an accredited programme.

Work Experience

The Challenge

Top US and UK universities look for more than just academic excellence—they value curiosity, initiative, and a clear commitment to your chosen field. However, many Singapore students, while strong academically, struggle to gain meaningful real-world experience. As a result, their applications can come across as vague or underdeveloped, despite impressive grades.

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How We Help

Crimson is the only admissions consultancy offering a fully integrated career exploration and work experience pathway. We help students, build subject-relevant experiences that boost their applications and often lead to recommendation letters from global companies and industry professionals.

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Career Strategy

Personalised coaching and assessments to match your strengths with future university and career pathways.

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Work Experience

Hands-on projects with companies like Uber, Ferrari, Amazon, and Salesforce, or medical shadowing at leading hospitals and public health institutions.

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Mentorship & Development

One-on-one guidance from industry professionals, offering immersive experience in your field of interest.

Competitions and Awards

The Challenge

Recognition through competitions helps you stand out in a competitive applicant pool and is a key factor for admissions officers. In 2024, 90% of Crimson’s Ivy League admits had at least five elite honours, with 80% from top international competitions. Many Singapore students struggle to identify the right competitions and balance the effort needed to win them alongside school commitments.

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How We Help

Crimson students gain access to the world’s only comprehensive awards training programme, guiding them to claim the elite competitions and awards top universities expect. You get:

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Strategy

Personalised competition strategy to go after the best awards for their profile.

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Mentorship

1:1 mentorship from past winners and judges.

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Coaching

Expert coaching on skill-building and submission strategies.

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Review

Judges’ Panel Review for feedback before final submission.

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