How to Master Competitions and Honors for Top US University Admissions
- Zoom (Online)
Everyone Has the Grades — So What Makes You Stand Out?
Last year, Cornell and UPenn each received over 65,000 applications — and with so many students earning A*s, it’s competitions and honors that make the difference.
Hi, I’m Alison, a Senior US Strategist. I’ve guided hundreds of students to offers from the Ivy League and beyond — and last cycle, our UK & EU applicants averaged five international-level honors on their applications. In this exclusive session, I’ll show you how to identify, pursue, and leverage the right competitions to make your application stand out among thousands of high-achieving peers.
What we will cover
- Why honors and competitions are essential for US university applications.
- How strategic achievements can elevate your profile in a crowded applicant pool.
- Which competitions to pursue and how to maximise their impact.
- Application strategies and success stories from standout US admits.
- How Crimson supports students in achieving and showcasing global-level honors.
Register Now!
After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 12/11/25 at 6:30pm (GMT).
Meet Your Speakers
Alison H.
Senior US Strategist & NYU Alumna
Alison earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from New York University, graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She began mentoring NYC students on college essays and SAT prep before moving into consulting. Over the past five admission cycles, Alison has guided 100+ students to offers from top US universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, UPenn, Columbia, and NYU. She’s known for creating personalised, results-driven strategies that help students reach their goals.
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.
Alison H.
Senior US Strategist & NYU Alumna
Alison earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from New York University, graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She began mentoring NYC students on college essays and SAT prep before moving into consulting. Over the past five admission cycles, Alison has guided 100+ students to offers from top US universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, UPenn, Columbia, and NYU. She’s known for creating personalised, results-driven strategies that help students reach their goals.
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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Yale
117 Offers to
Harvard
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Columbia
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Stanford
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How Crimson Can Help
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. 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.
