Read Ariel's success story
Getting into a world-leading university in the US is no easy feat — but every year, hundreds of Crimson students do exactly that!
From planning her extracurriculars to selecting her best fit schools to building a one-of-a-kind personal brand — learn all about how Ariel got into her dream college as a student from Taiwan.
Ariel knew she wanted to go to a US college, but wasn’t sure where or how to make it happen — until her Crimson team introduced her to Berkeley and helped her submit a winning application.
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Extracurriculars & community outreach
Learn how Ariel founded the Brain Club, raised funds and designed interactive games for kids to raise awareness of brain diseases.
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Building a customized school list
Find out how Ariel narrowed down her school list based on considerations other than location and rankings.
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Crafting that perfect application essay
Hear from Ariel herself on how she incorporated a personal narrative in her essay that made her stand out.
Read Ariel's success story
Download Ariel’s case study to read more about how she impressed the admissions officers at Berkeley and what she did in high school that got her in