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College Admissions Consultants in New Jersey
Personalized college admissions counseling for New Jersey students aiming for Princeton, Ivy League, and other top US universities.
Helping New Jersey Students Stand Out in Competitive Admissions Pools
New Jersey students face fierce competition from top public districts and elite private schools, where rigorous academics and sustained extracurriculars are standard.
Crimson helps students focus on differentiation through academic depth, sustained leadership, and a clear sense of direction beyond grades and test scores.
Academic Rigor Beyond GPA
Universities look at course selection, progression and engagement, not grades alone. At schools like Lawrenceville and Pingry, where advanced coursework is the norm, how a student uses that curriculum is what stands out.
Sustained Leadership and Initiative
Long-term involvement and real responsibility carry more weight than short stints across many clubs, especially in New Jersey’s crowded extracurricular culture.
Evidence of Direction and Impact
Research, service, creative work or leadership projects help show where a student is headed. Living close to Princeton, New York and Philadelphia opens doors that many students never use.
Coherent Application Narrative
Essays and interviews should line up with a student’s academic interests, activities and goals, so the whole application tells one clear story.
Book a Free Consultation With an Admissions Expert
Get an expert assessment of your child’s readiness for top colleges, including insights specific to New Jersey applicants.
Crimson Results vs. National Admit Rates
1737
Ivy League Offers
Our students have received 1,700+ offers to the Ivy League with 40% of these offers coming from Harvard, Princeton or Yale.
2877
Ivy + US Top 10 Offers
Our students have earned 2,800+ offers to the Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, UChicago, Duke, Johns Hopkins and Northwestern.
98%
Success Rate
98% of our students are admitted to at least one of their Top 5 college choices
4.9+
Trustpilot Rating
The only college consulting company with a 4.9 satisfaction rating on Trustpilot
Unmatched Results
8x Higher Chance of Admission
Crimson’s New Jersey students get into Princeton, the Ivy League, and other top colleges at rates far above national averages.
They Got In
New Jersey Students Who Got In
We guide New Jersey students through every step from strategy to essays and extracurriculars. Trusted by families across New Jersey.
Accepted to
Harvard
Eleshaday M.
Molecular Biology
“The most helpful part of working with Crimson was having mentors who really understood where I was getting stuck. Whenever I felt lost or unsure, I always had someone experienced to talk things through with.”
“The most helpful part of working with Crimson was having mentors who really understood where I was getting stuck. Whenever I felt lost or unsure, I always had someone experienced to talk things through with.”
Eleshaday M.
Accepted to
UC Berkeley
Litong D.
Applied Mathematics
“Crimson made the whole college application process feel more structured and less overwhelming. My strategist helped me make decisions with a lot more clarity, and I always felt fully supported through every step.”
“Crimson made the whole college application process feel more structured and less overwhelming. My strategist helped me make decisions with a lot more clarity, and I always felt fully supported through every step.”
Litong D.
Accepted to
Princeton
Abigail J.
Psychology
“The best part of working with Crimson was knowing I had a dedicated team behind me. They helped me choose the right activities, strengthen my essays, and understand exactly what Princeton was looking for.”
“The best part of working with Crimson was knowing I had a dedicated team behind me. They helped me choose the right activities, strengthen my essays, and understand exactly what Princeton was looking for.”
Abigail J.
Accepted to
UCLA
Jin T.
Mechanical Engineering
“Jennifer was an incredible mentor. She pushed my ideas further, helped me clarify my goals, and gave me the confidence to present my best self in my applications.”
“Jennifer was an incredible mentor. She pushed my ideas further, helped me clarify my goals, and gave me the confidence to present my best self in my applications.”
Jin T.
Accepted to
Stanford
Toryn T.
Computer Science
“What made the biggest difference for me was how much my mentors believed in me. Whenever I started second-guessing myself, they kept me on track.”
“What made the biggest difference for me was how much my mentors believed in me. Whenever I started second-guessing myself, they kept me on track.”
Toryn T.
Accepted to
Stanford
Holly C.
Biomedical Sciences
“My strategist gave me a clear roadmap. He showed me which activities actually mattered, how to position them, and how to build a compelling story. I never would’ve gotten into Stanford without his support.”
“My strategist gave me a clear roadmap. He showed me which activities actually mattered, how to position them, and how to build a compelling story. I never would’ve gotten into Stanford without his support.”
Holly C.
Accepted to
UC Berkeley
Akshay M.
Computer Science
“What helped most was having a whole team of mentors I could turn to whenever I felt overwhelmed. That support made the process feel manageable and it was a big part of why I got into Berkeley.”
“What helped most was having a whole team of mentors I could turn to whenever I felt overwhelmed. That support made the process feel manageable and it was a big part of why I got into Berkeley.”
Akshay M.
Trusted by Families at New Jersey's Top Schools
Crimson has supported students from leading boarding and independent schools from New Jersey including The Lawrenceville School, The Peddie School, The Pingry School, Newark Academy, Princeton Day School, The Hun School of Princeton, Delbarton School, Kent Place School, and many more.
Our College Counselors
Meet Your New Jersey College Admissions Counselors
Students across New Jersey are supported by a global team of former admissions officers and Ivy League graduates with experience reviewing applications at Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, and other top US universities.
Everything Your Child Needs
All In One Place
Crimson surrounds your child with a team of expert strategists, tutors, and mentors who each focus on a specific part of the admissions process. Working together, they build a clear, coordinated plan that helps your child get into Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and beyond.
1. Application Strategy
We build a personalized plan that helps your child stand out among high-achieving peers from schools like Lawrenceville, Pingry, Princeton Day School and Newark Academy, including where and when to apply early.
2. Essay Writing
We pair your child with essay mentors who know exactly what resonates at Princeton, Penn, Columbia and other Ivy League and Top 15 schools. Your child learns how to write essays that feel authentic and distinctive.
3. Summer Program Selection
We help your child get into selective summer programs like RSI, SUMaC and SSP, and find research and enrichment opportunities close to home in the Princeton, New York and Philadelphia areas.
4. Extracurricular & Capstone Development
Princeton and the Ivy League look for leaders. We help your child build high-impact projects that show real initiative, rather than adding more clubs to an already full schedule.
5. Competitions & Research
We train your child to compete in national and international competitions, and guide them into academic research that signals top-tier academic rigor.
6. Standardized Test Tutoring
Our SAT tutoring delivers an average 170-point improvement, giving New Jersey students a clear advantage at Ivy League and Top 15 schools.
Top Universities New Jersey Students Apply To
Crimson frequently supports New Jersey students applying to
- Princeton University - University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University - Harvard, Yale, Brown and Cornell - Georgetown, Duke and New York University - Other Top 20 and Top 50 US universities Our guidance is tailored to each university’s expectations, including Early Decision rounds and Princeton’s Single-Choice Early Action.
Communities We Serve Across New Jersey
Crimson works with families throughout New Jersey, from towns like Princeton, Short Hills, Livingston, Morristown, Summit, Ridgewood, Hoboken, Montclair, and more.
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Student Reviews
Hear firsthand from students about how our custom packages helped them gain clarity, build confidence, and achieve acceptance at their top-choice schools.
Alex S.
Student
“I am happy my family and I chose Crimson. Their support to help you become the best applicant in a university's eyes and the overall passion their employees show in being just as committed to achieving your dreams are invaluable.”
Mia I.
Student
“Crimson greatly helped my admission into college, and I would definitely not be here if it were not for them. Crimson helped me frame myself in the best way possible to all of the competitive colleges.”
Avery B.
Student
“I could never be happier that I chose Crimson, and I do not think that I could have made it to where I am today without all the help I received here. HUGE thank you to everyone who worked with me. I couldn’t do this without all of you.”
Cora P.
Student
“The best thing about working with Crimson is that everything you need for your applications is in one place: essay drafting, application review, test prep, interview prep and more.”
Tarun S.
Student
“In hindsight, working with Crimson was one of the best decisions I made during the application process. I felt that I had the perfect fit with my tutors, as they were only as involved as I needed them to be and my applications felt like the best reflections of me possible.”
Pooja K.
Student
“Crimson has an organized structure to manage the college application process. The strategists assigned are very helpful and are experts in the field. If I were to do the process all over again, I would, without a doubt, choose to work with Crimson again.”
Jackie C.
Student
“Crimson definitely contributed immensely to my success story. While the work may have been mine, the feedback and revision were thanks to Crimson’s team of mentors.”
Zach P.
Student
“Crimson’s process ensured that I was sending the best application I could possibly make to each school through the extracurricular, academic, and essay advice they provided.”
For New Jersey Families
College Admissions FAQs
Start Your Child’s College Admissions Journey.
A Year From Now, You’ll Either Wish You Started Today or Be Glad You Did.
Every year, admissions get tougher and competition grows—waiting even a few months can mean missed opportunities to strengthen your child’s profile. Parents who partner with Crimson never look back with 'what ifs.' They know they gave their child every possible advantage. The only question is: will you take action now, or wait until it’s too late?