5 Reasons Your Extracurricular Profile Doesn't Stand Out to US Universities
- Zoom (Online)
Why So Many Extracurricular Profiles Look the Same
With acceptance rates around 5%, top grades and “good” extracurriculars are no longer enough.
Elite US universities reject thousands of academically qualified students each year. For ambitious applicants, top grades are the baseline, not the differentiator. For students in Years 10–12, join me, Gabe, Harvard alum and VP of Capstone, as I break down the 5 reasons extracurricular profiles look generic to US admissions officers, and what strong applicants do differently to stand out.
In This Webinar, You'll Learn:
- The 5 signs your extracurricular profile looks too generic.
- The new reality of selective US admissions for UK and EU students.
- How students successfully fill out the Activities section of the Common App.
- How students can strengthen their extracurricular profile.
- How Crimson supports students applying to top US universities.
Register Now!
After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 27/01/26 at 6:30pm (GMT).
Meet Your Speakers
Gabe G.
Harvard Alumnus & VP of Product at Crimson
Gabe is a Harvard graduate, product innovator, and founder of Indigo Research, which has helped 1,000+ students in 45+ countries publish research and earn college credit. As VP at Crimson Education, he created Crimson’s first US admissions service, designed the Pathfinder tool, and leads programmes in tutoring, extracurriculars, and postgraduate admissions. His initiatives have awarded $2M+ in scholarships, and his background includes political speechwriting and nonprofit leadership.
Rebecca P.
Regional Director, Crimson UK & Europe
Rebecca has 15 years of educational experience in Publishing, EdTech and Admissions. She has previous experience in other global education companies, serving as Publishing Director, eLearning Director, and Digital Director. Rebecca is a mum to two teenage boys at school in the UK. Rebecca has advised hundreds of students from the European and African regions on US and UK university admissions.
Gabe G.
Harvard Alumnus & VP of Product at Crimson
Gabe is a Harvard graduate, product innovator, and founder of Indigo Research, which has helped 1,000+ students in 45+ countries publish research and earn college credit. As VP at Crimson Education, he created Crimson’s first US admissions service, designed the Pathfinder tool, and leads programmes in tutoring, extracurriculars, and postgraduate admissions. His initiatives have awarded $2M+ in scholarships, and his background includes political speechwriting and nonprofit leadership.
Rebecca P.
Regional Director, Crimson UK & Europe
Rebecca has 15 years of educational experience in Publishing, EdTech and Admissions. She has previous experience in other global education companies, serving as Publishing Director, eLearning Director, and Digital Director. Rebecca is a mum to two teenage boys at school in the UK. Rebecca has advised hundreds of students from the European and African regions on US and UK university admissions.
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How Crimson Can Help
Applying to top US universities is a difficult task, which is why so many students seek external support in addition to the guidance offered at school. Our tailored programmes pair each student with a team of expert mentors, guiding them through every step, from university selection to essays and test prep. By joining this webinar, you’ll have the chance to qualify for a 1:1 meeting with an Academic Advisor to assess your candidacy and learn how Crimson helps students boost their admission chances by 2–10x.
