How Crimson Makes Stanford Possible
Top US universities, like Stanford, are more competitive than ever. Find out how Crimson can help you boost your chances of admission by 2-10x.
Why Stanford Rejects Even the Brightest Students
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.
Academic Potential
Alongside A/A* grades or IB scores of 40+, top universities look for 1500+ SAT / 32+ ACT scores. However, good scores alone are not enough to gain admission!
Extracurriculars
They want to see evidence of consistent extracurricular engagement in something you're passionate about. They want to see evidence of leadership; students who take on responsibility and inspire others.
Essays
This is your opportunity for the Admissions Officer to really get to know you. It's a reflective and personal essay; 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 who will complement both the classroom and dormitory atmosphere.
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The Benefits of Studying at Stanford
Career Enhancing
Stanford students receive lots of support in preparation for the working world through the college careers team. The median starting salary for graduates is $76,500 USD
World Ranking
Stanford currently ranks 3rd in the US News Global University Rankings and 2nd in the world for 11 subjects.
Alumni
The Stanford alumni network is rich with notable leaders, people who went on to found companies like Google, PayPal, Netflix, and Tesla.
Extracurriculars
There are more than 650 student organisations to choose from at Stanford, from the Marching Band to Women in Computer Science
International Student Body
Undergraduate students represent over a third of Stanford's student body of 16,000, and approximately 24% are international students
Sports
Stanford has won 126 NCAA championships overall, maintaining its position as the nation’s all-time leader.
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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.
Essay Development
Support with personal essay/statement ideation, tone, language and structure as well as multi-draft feedback.
Standardised Test Tutoring
One-to-one sessions covering test content, technique and confidence for the best chance of getting a great score.
Extracurricular Mentoring
Extracurricular and leadership project planning, execution and reporting to ensure subject passion and impact are 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.
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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.
Testimonials
Hear firsthand from students and parents about how our custom packages helped them gain clarity, build confidence, and achieve acceptance at their top-choice universities.
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Student
Looking back now, seeing all I have done and the unconditional support my team provided me, I just know that Crimson helped me be the very best that I could be.
Josh S.
Student
I know Crimson have the information and their tutors and mentors are the best, but the fact that they get so invested - that they give you such peace of mind, that was just incredible.
Camilla F.
Student
The support I received in essay writing, extracurricular planning, and test preparation was incredibly helpful and made a huge difference in my applications.
Milly G.
Student
Starting early was definitely helpful as it allowed me to write up 12 or 13 drafts and make it very individual and personal to me. I am really proud of the final statement, and that was all because of my team.