Why Choosing The Wrong Major For US Unis Can Cost You Admission
- Zoom (Online)
Choosing the Wrong Major: The Hidden Mistakes That Costs Students Their US Admission.
Picking an overcrowded or mismatched major can lead to a rejection - even with a perfect grades.
Many families think top-tier US success is only about grades, but for elite colleges, these are just the baseline. Admissions officers prioritised “fit”, and your major choice is the ultimate sign Hi, I am Alison Hamilton, a Senior US Strategist. Join me as I break down how to align your major with your personal narrative to avoid overcrowded pools and stand out in hyper-selective admissions.
In This Webinar, You'll Learn:
- Why top grades no longer guarantee a seat and how admissions officers look beyond the stats
- How your field of study signals your “fit” and helps you stand out in hyper-selective pools
- Why popular majors decrease your odds and how to use strategic alternatives instead
- Understanding the hidden difficulty of applying to specific programs vs the general university
- What Admissions Officers are looking for
- Class of 2029 patterns and case studies
Register Now!
After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 24/02/26 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.
Nerses S.
Academic Advisor, Crimson UK & Europe
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 Ed-Tech company, advising and assisting students with their English studies.
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.
Nerses S.
Academic Advisor, Crimson UK & Europe
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 Ed-Tech company, advising and assisting students with their English studies.
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.
