Why study in the US?
Liberal arts curriculum
Students don't need to decide on their major until the end of the second year, making this a great option for those who can't decide what to study or are not ready to give up all their subjects.
Undergraduate research
Students engage in world-class research across all disciplines, collaborating with renowned faculty researchers whose work has been featured in top journals and awarded prestigious grants.
Career opportunities
Top US universities are universally recognised by world-leading businesses, therefore their alumni enjoy lucrative and fulfilling future careers.
What Admissions Officers are looking for
Top US universities are looking for the leaders and change-makers of tomorrow. As a result, they attract - and seek - well-rounded students who are not only eager to learn but likely to inspire others.
Whilst strong academics are a must, students must also demonstrate extracurricular engagement and clear personal qualities.
In short, good grades are not enough!
Academics
Alongside A/A* grades top universities would look for 1500+ SAT / 32+ ACT scores. However good scores alone are not enough to gain you admission!
Extracurriculars
They want to see evidence of consistent extracurricular engagement in something you're passionate about. They also want to see evidence of leadership; students who take on responsibility and inspire those around them.
Essays
This is your opportunity for the Admissions Officer to really get to know you, it's a reflective, creative and personal essay. But, they are more interested in the effect the event had on you than the story itself.
Personal qualities
Admissions Officers want to ensure that their university is the best fit for both you and them. They are looking for students that will compliment both the classroom dormitory atmosphere.
Crimson is here to help!
Applying to top universities is a difficult task which is why so many students seek external support.
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 up to 4x as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
By speaking to one of our Academic Advisors you can expect:
- To discuss student/parent goals, as well as how Crimson can support across specific areas of candidacy enhancement
- Detailed recommendations on which Crimson’s services would be beneficial to consider, including an outline of fees
- Focused conversation around what to expect from a bespoke Crimson programme
University strategy
Multi-year support with application preparation and submission with the help of a personalised roadmap.
Admission test tutoring
One-to-one sessions covering test content, technique and confidence for the best chance of getting a great score.
Essay development
Support with essay statement ideation, tone, language and structure as well as multi-draft feedback.
Extracurricular mentoring
Extracurricular and leadership project planning, execution and reporting to ensure passion and impact are demonstrated in the application.
Interview preparation
Coaching on how to answer common questions and communicate a story persuasively.
Financial aid and scholarship strategy
Guidance on the options, requirements and help completing necessary paperwork.
Meet some of our Crimson mentors
Our mentors have studied at the universities our students aim for, some of them have even worked in the admissions office!
Kickstart your journey to the US today!
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