- Thursday, August 21, 2025
- 5:30 PM CUT
- Zoom (Online)
What prestigious US universities really look for
Hi, I’m Kimberley, a former Stanford and Northwestern Admissions Officer. I’ve reviewed thousands of applications at highly selective US universities and seen firsthand the high standards of these prestigious institutions. Today, with acceptance rates like 4.6% at Yale and 4.3% at Columbia, the bar continues to rise.
I’ll reveal what truly makes an applicant stand out—from the nuanced qualities admissions officers look for to the proven strategies I’ve used to help students gain admission to the Ivy League and other top-tier universities.
If you're aiming high, this session will give you the clarity, confidence, and competitive edge you need.
In this exclusive webinar, I'll share:
- What Ivy League admissions teams are really looking for
- How applications are evaluated and weighted
- What makes the US college experience globally valuable
- Long-term advantages of an Ivy League degree (careers, salaries, networks)
- Why the US remains a top choice for international students
I look forward to seeing you there!
❗️Please note: This session will not be recorded.
Meet your speakers
Kimberley Lindsay
Former Stanford & Northwestern Admissions Officer
Formerly at Stanford and Northwestern, Kimberley spent a decade in admissions, directing transfer admissions at both. At Stanford, she oversaw all international applications and the UWC scholarship process. At Northwestern, she led the entire evaluation process—writing the reader handbook, training staff, revamping review systems, and setting admissions priorities with university leadership.
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%.
Register for the webinar today!
After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 21/08/25 at 6:30pm (BST).