Dream of Studying at UCL?
Top UK universities, like UCL, are more competitive than ever. Find out how Crimson can help you boost your chances of admission by 2-10x.
The Benefits of Studying at UCL
World Ranking
US News ranks University College London #3 in their Best Global Universities in Europe rankings. It also ranks in the top 10 for 9 subject areas.
Student: Faculty Ratio
UCL has the best faculty-to-student ratio in the UK - 1:10, enabling small class sizes and outstanding individual support.
Location
UCL is located in the heart of London, one of the world’s most vibrant and diverse cities, surrounded by rich culture and history.
International Student Body
UCL prides itself on being London’s global university. Students from 150 countries study here, making up more than one-third of the student body.
Extracurriculars
One of the most exciting things about university life at UCL is all the clubs and societies you can join. From 3D Modelling Society to Gliding Club to Fintech Society.
Employability
90% of all UCL undergraduate students are employed within six months after graduation with an average starting salary of £30,000+.
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. They want to see evidence of the student pursuing their chosen subject outside of school and challenging themselves to take the most rigorous curriculum on offer to them.
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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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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.
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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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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
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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.