What's In Our Private School Parents Guide?
At Crimson, we have a lot of experience working with top private school students, and we are thrilled that their admissions rates to the Ivy League and other top colleges are disproportionately higher than their peers. This guide outlines what you should know as a private school parent, and what steps you can take to increase your child's chances of admission. The guide includes information on:
Private school student top college admit rates
Understand your child's chances in the current admissions environment
Peer to peer competition
Learn how your child will be assessed against students in their cohort
Your private school's reputation
Your child's school is dedicated to supporting the entire cohort — so how do you help your child individually?
Diversity is a priority
Top colleges rightly aim for diverse campuses from all geographic and economic backgrounds
The growing importance of extracurriculars
Many students, particularly from well resourced schools, have stellar academics, which is why extracurriculars are a defining factor
Strategy is everything
Learn why it is important to plan well, and ahead, when creating a successful college application roadmap