What does need blind actually mean?
In a need-blind admissions process, applicants are evaluated without any consideration of their families' ability to pay tuition and fees. The universities below offer need-blind admission as well as full-need financial aid to all students, including international applicants.
Which US universities are need-blind?
Yale
An Ivy League college known for its strengths in the arts and humanities with a 4.6% acceptance rate
Princeton
A world-renowned research university and member of the Ivy League with a 3.7% acceptance rate
MIT
One of the best universities for STEM subjects with a 6.6% acceptance rate
Amherst
The most selective liberal arts colleges in the US with a 12% acceptance rate
Dartmouth
An Ivy League college known for the flexibility of its curriculum and timetable with a 6.2% acceptance rate
Benefits of studying in the US
Thousands of students from the UK and Europe apply to US universities every year due to the flexibility of the liberal arts curriculum, the incomparable undergraduate research opportunities and their world renowned prestige.
The ranking tables for the top 20 universities in the world are dominated by US universities due to their amazing facilities and the fantastic career prospects they offer their graduates.
If you are a bright, ambitious student who has their eyes set on a high-flying career, the US is the place for you.
Our funding & scholarship support
There are many other US universities that offer varying levels of financial aid besides these 6, but this process can be difficult to navigate. That's where Crimson's Financial Aid Consultants come in! They research scholarship opportunities, develop aid strategies, and guide students through their scholarship applications and forms before submission.
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Crimson is here to help!
Applying to top US 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 focussed support with each and every aspect of the process.
We are proud to say that students who work with us are four times as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
By speaking to one of our Academic Advisors you will receive;
- A full review of your academic and extracurricular profile
- Tailored guidance as to suitable university pathways
- An outline of what they need to do to achieve their goals
Our packages for US university support start at £4,000 p.a. (based on a Year 11 student).
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.
Personal statement development
Support with personal statement ideation, tone, language and structure as well as multi-draft feedback.
Supercurricular mentoring
Supercurricular and research project planning, execution and reporting to ensure passion for your subject is 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.
Kickstart your journey to the US today!
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