How to Build a Profile That Stands Out at Oxbridge & the Ivy League
- Zoom (Online)
The Three-Dimensional Applicant Advantage
The most successful candidates aren’t one-dimensional. They combine academic rigour with curiosity and impact beyond the classroom.
Hi, I’m Lucy Baehren, a former Admissions Officer at the University of Oxford. Oxbridge values academic depth and rigour; the Ivy League values impact, initiative, and character. The strongest applicants demonstrate both. Joined by Harvard alumnus Gabe Gladstein, we’ll show you how to build a strategic profile that competes at the highest level in both the UK and US.
In This Webinar, You’ll Learn:
- The latest landscape and trends in Oxbridge and the Ivy League admissions .
- What defines a strategically competitive applicant in the UK and US.
- Extracurricular activities that make students' applications stand out.
- How to approach personal statements and US essays strategically.
- What Oxbridge interviews assess, and how to prepare effectively.
- How Crimson supports Years 10–12 students in building competitive UK and US application profiles.
Register Now!
After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 31/03/26 at 6:30pm (BST).
Meet Your Speakers
Lucy B.
Former Oxford Admissions Officer
Lucy has a BA in Human Social and Political Science from the University of Cambridge, an MSc in Primate Behaviour and Conservation from Liverpool John Moores University and a DPhil in Anthropology from the University of Oxford. Lucy also worked at the University of Oxford as an Admissions Officer before joining Crimson in 2019. She supports many Crimson students on their path to top universities, including Oxbridge and the Russell Group.
Gabe G.
Harvard Alum & VP of Crimson Capstone
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 and 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.
Lucy B.
Former Oxford Admissions Officer
Lucy has a BA in Human Social and Political Science from the University of Cambridge, an MSc in Primate Behaviour and Conservation from Liverpool John Moores University and a DPhil in Anthropology from the University of Oxford. Lucy also worked at the University of Oxford as an Admissions Officer before joining Crimson in 2019. She supports many Crimson students on their path to top universities, including Oxbridge and the Russell Group.
Gabe G.
Harvard Alum & VP of Crimson Capstone
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 and 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 and UK 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.
