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Aiming for Stanford or the Ivy League? Learn From a Former Stanford Admissions Officer

An exclusive Crimson Education on-demand webinar. Ideal for students in years 9-11 and their parents.

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Struggling with the US College Admissions Process?

Exclusive admissions insights from a former Stanford Admissions Officer

So, what does it really take to impress Admissions Officers?

Hi, I'm Martin Walsh, former Dean of Admissions at Stanford University, and in this on-demand webinar, I will share exactly what top schools like Stanford, Yale, Columbia, and more are looking for — and how they evaluate applicants behind closed doors.

These world-leading universities offer unmatched academics, global alumni networks, and career-launching opportunities. But with soaring competition, the path to acceptance is tougher than ever.

Columbia University, for example, received 59,616 applications for the Class of 2029, and accepted only 2,557 students — an admissions rate of 4.29%.

Don’t miss out — discover how to increase your chances of acceptance by up to 4.3x with an admissions expert.

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You will learn:

  • How the application evaluation process is broken down
  • The personal qualities Admissions Officers look for in prospective students
  • Trends impacting admissions decisions
  • How to capture the Admissions Officers' attention in the personal essay
  • The benefits of applying early
  • Case studies of accepted students and why their profiles stood out
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Meet your speakers

Martin Walsh

Former Dean of Admissions at Stanford University

Martin served as a teacher and coordinator at international schools in Cambodia and Venezuela. He then moved onto his position in the admission office of his alma mater: Santa Clara University for 5 years. Martin then started at Stanford University as Assistant Dean of Admission, evaluating submissions from New England’s famous boarding schools and applications from international students.

Nerses Stepanyan

Academic Advisor, Crimson UK

Nerses was educated in the United States, earning a BA in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton. As a native Russian speaker, he previously worked for a large Eastern European EdTech company, advising and helping students with English studies.

How Crimson can help

Applying to top US universities is a difficult and stressful 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 - from university selection to essay writing and admission test preparation.

By signing up for this webinar you will get access to a 1:1 meeting with one of our expert Academic Advisors. You will learn how your candidacy measures up for the schools you’re aiming for — and how Crimson works with students and families to increase admission chances by up to 450%.

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