What's in the guide?
At Crimson, we have a lot of experience working with top public school students, and we are thrilled that their admissions rates to top colleges like the Ivy League are disproportionately higher than their peers. This guide outlines what you should know as a parent, and what steps you can take to increase your child's chances of admission. The guide includes information on:
Public v Private
Top public school students are historically competitive in the top college admissions process, but face competition from top private school students.
Competition and Yield
There are only so many spots in each incoming class, and universities have a threshold of how many students they will admit from each top public school.
The Limits of School Counselors
While top public school counselors are dedicated to helping their students, they can be overwhelmed by the number of students they need to support.
The Importance of Strategy
Students aiming at top colleges need a solid school selection strategy and someone with experience guiding them in how to construct a competitive application.
The Importance of Extracurriculars
More and more students with high test scores from great public high schools are having to differentiate themselves through their extracurricular profiles.
The Need For a Application Road Map
Every successful endeavor starts out with a good plan! In the case of college applications, that means creating a comprehensive roadmap.