- Tuesday, August 19, 2025
- 5:30 PM CUT
- Zoom (Online)
Get ahead with standout extracurriculars
Start strong. Stand out. Get in.
Hi, I’m Gabe Gladstein, a Harvard graduate and VP of Crimson Capstone.
Every year, I work with ambitious students across the UK and Europe who are aiming for top US universities like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. And here’s the truth:
💡 With acceptance rates under 5%, great grades alone won’t get you in.
Top US universities receive over 50,000 applications a year, and around 75–80% of those applicants have strong academics. But only a tiny fraction are admitted.
So what sets successful students apart?
Their extracurriculars — and the strategy behind them.
That’s why starting early, in Year 10, is one of the smartest moves you can make. It takes time to develop meaningful extracurriculars, show leadership, and build a compelling, authentic narrative.
In this exclusive webinar, I'll share:
- Why extracurriculars matter in university admissions
- Major-led extracurricular roadmap planning
- High-impact extracurriculars: What really stands out
- Case study: successful student profile
- How Crimson can support your extracurricular journey
Students who work with Crimson for 2 years or more are 4.4x more likely to gain admission to the Ivy League, compared to the global average.
If you’re serious about applying to top US universities, this session will help you get ahead — and stay ahead.
I look forward to seeing you there!
❗️Please note: This session will not be recorded.
Meet your speakers
Gabe Gladstein
Harvard Alumnus and VP of Crimson Capstone
Gabe is the architect of Crimson’s flagship US admissions programme, helping students craft standout applications through extracurriculars, leadership, research, and passion projects. A magna cum laude graduate in Government from Harvard and a Master’s graduate from the New England Conservatory of Music, he’s helped students gain admission to all 8 Ivy League schools, Stanford, Duke, and more. His mission is to turn ambition into unforgettable applications.
Rebecca Pretorius
Admissions Expert and Regional Director: Crimson Education UK & 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 mom 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.
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 now!
After completing the form below you will receive an email from Zoom with your link to join the webinar on 19/08/25 at 6:30pm (BST).