How to Apply to UK Universities
Top UK universities are more competitive than ever. Find out how Crimson can help you boost your chances of admission by 2-10x.
Why Study at a Top University in the UK?
Tutorial System
The tutorial system, used mainly at Oxford and Cambridge, offers small-group teaching with close academic contact. It encourages in-depth subject focus and idea exchange, helping students learn far beyond traditional lectures.
Low Student to Faculty Ratio
Classes at most top UK universities have a maximum student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tutorials, however, are much more intimate; these are usually sessions between two or three students and their tutor.
Career Opportunities
Top UK universities like Oxbridge, UCL, King’s College and Imperial are universally recognised by world-leading businesses; therefore, their alumni enjoy lucrative and fulfilling future careers.
What Admissions Officers Are Looking For
Top UK universities are looking for a scholar; a capable academic who is passionate, rigorous and resilient in the pursuit of knowledge.
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Academic Potential
Alongside A/A* grades or scores of 40+, they want to see evidence of you challenging yourself academically outside of the classroom, proving your readiness for university.
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Intellectual Curiosity
They want to see that you've studied and explored your subject deeply through your personal statement and interview.
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Princeton
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Stanford
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MIT
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Duke
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Caltech
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UC Berkeley
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UCLA
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Oxford
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Cambridge
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LSE
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Imperial
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UCL
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KCL
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Oxbridge
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Northwestern
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Yale
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Harvard
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Columbia
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UPenn
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Brown
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Dartmouth
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Stanford
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MIT
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Duke
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Johns Hopkins
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Caltech
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UC Berkeley
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UCLA
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USC
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Oxford
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Cambridge
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LSE
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Imperial
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UCL
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KCL
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Oxbridge
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Northwestern
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Yale
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Harvard
240 Offers to
Columbia
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UPenn
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Brown
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Dartmouth
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Cornell
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Princeton
163 Offers to
Stanford
44 Offers to
MIT
192 Offers to
Duke
120 Offers to
UChicago
135 Offers to
Johns Hopkins
24 Offers to
Caltech
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UC Berkeley
338 Offers to
UCLA
204 Offers to
USC
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Oxford
215 Offers to
Cambridge
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LSE
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Imperial
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UCL
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KCL
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Oxbridge
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Northwestern
Crimson is Here to Help
Holistic support with every aspect of the application.
University Strategy
Multi-year support with application preparation and submission with the help of a personalised roadmap.
Personal Statement Development
Support with personal statement ideation, tone, language and structure as well as multi-draft feedback.
Admission Test Tutoring
One-to-one sessions covering test content, technique and confidence for the best chance of getting a great score.
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.
Admissions Officer Review
Additional premier support through former Admission Officers, including candidacy assessment, advice on candidacy development and application reviews.
Value of a Consultation
Applying to top universities is a difficult task which is why so many students seek external support in addition to the guidance offered at school. 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 between 2-10x as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
Personalised support: Discover how our expert Academic Advisors can optimise your application strategy.
Your dream university: Get a tailored evaluation of your candidacy for top universities and colleges.
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Value of a Consultation
Applying to top universities is a difficult task which is why so many students seek external support in addition to the guidance offered at school. 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 between 2-10x as likely to get into their dream university than those who apply alone.
Personalised support: Discover how our expert Academic Advisors can optimise your application strategy.
Your dream university: Get a tailored evaluation of your candidacy for top universities and colleges.
Exclusive expertise: Benefit from insider knowledge to maximise your chances of success.
Next steps simplified: Get a clear, actionable plan for what you can do next.
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