When Strong Preparation Needs Strategic Direction
When preparation looks the same, outcomes often are too.
Ivy League universities don’t assess Canadian students based on school reputation alone. Admissions officers compare students to peers from the same school, evaluate curriculum rigor, and look for impact beyond standard school activities. This level of differentiation typically begins well before the application year. Crimson works alongside private school support to provide individualized admissions strategy, helping students build distinction and clarity when preparation and profiles look similar.
“Crimson advisors bring rare, relevant experience — including leadership roles inside Canadian private schools and deep knowledge of Ivy League admissions standards.”
Kimberly Scott, Canada and US Regional Manager
131 Offers to
Yale University
134 Offers to
Harvard University
258 Offers to
Columbia University
357 Offers to
University of Pennsylvania
171 Offers to
Brown University
86 Offers to
Dartmouth College
246 Offers to
Cornell University
109 Offers to
Princeton University
187 Offers to
Stanford University
50 Offers to
MIT
200 Offers to
Duke University
155 Offers to
The University of Chicago
141 Offers to
Johns Hopkins University
24 Offers to
California Institute of Technology
377 Offers to
University of California, Berkeley
338 Offers to
University of California, LA
204 Offers to
University of Southern California
188 Offers to
University of Oxford
254 Offers to
University of Cambridge
249 Offers to
LSE
338 Offers to
Imperial College London
706 Offers to
University College London
798 Offers to
King's College London
442 Offers to
Oxbridge
176 Offers to
Northwestern University
131 Offers to
Yale University
134 Offers to
Harvard University
258 Offers to
Columbia University
357 Offers to
University of Pennsylvania
171 Offers to
Brown University
86 Offers to
Dartmouth College
246 Offers to
Cornell University
109 Offers to
Princeton University
187 Offers to
Stanford University
50 Offers to
MIT
200 Offers to
Duke University
155 Offers to
The University of Chicago
141 Offers to
Johns Hopkins University
24 Offers to
California Institute of Technology
377 Offers to
University of California, Berkeley
338 Offers to
University of California, LA
204 Offers to
University of Southern California
188 Offers to
University of Oxford
254 Offers to
University of Cambridge
249 Offers to
LSE
338 Offers to
Imperial College London
706 Offers to
University College London
798 Offers to
King's College London
442 Offers to
Oxbridge
176 Offers to
Northwestern University
131 Offers to
Yale University
134 Offers to
Harvard University
258 Offers to
Columbia University
357 Offers to
University of Pennsylvania
171 Offers to
Brown University
86 Offers to
Dartmouth College
246 Offers to
Cornell University
109 Offers to
Princeton University
187 Offers to
Stanford University
50 Offers to
MIT
200 Offers to
Duke University
155 Offers to
The University of Chicago
141 Offers to
Johns Hopkins University
24 Offers to
California Institute of Technology
377 Offers to
University of California, Berkeley
338 Offers to
University of California, LA
204 Offers to
University of Southern California
188 Offers to
University of Oxford
254 Offers to
University of Cambridge
249 Offers to
LSE
338 Offers to
Imperial College London
706 Offers to
University College London
798 Offers to
King's College London
442 Offers to
Oxbridge
176 Offers to
Northwestern University
131 Offers to
Yale University
134 Offers to
Harvard University
258 Offers to
Columbia University
357 Offers to
University of Pennsylvania
171 Offers to
Brown University
86 Offers to
Dartmouth College
246 Offers to
Cornell University
109 Offers to
Princeton University
187 Offers to
Stanford University
50 Offers to
MIT
200 Offers to
Duke University
155 Offers to
The University of Chicago
141 Offers to
Johns Hopkins University
24 Offers to
California Institute of Technology
377 Offers to
University of California, Berkeley
338 Offers to
University of California, LA
204 Offers to
University of Southern California
188 Offers to
University of Oxford
254 Offers to
University of Cambridge
249 Offers to
LSE
338 Offers to
Imperial College London
706 Offers to
University College London
798 Offers to
King's College London
442 Offers to
Oxbridge
176 Offers to
Northwestern University
They Got In. Your Child Can Too.
We help families assess Ivy League readiness, plan academics and extracurriculars with intent, and build distinction when many students appear similarly prepared. Our role is to provide you with the strategic edge where nuance, timing, and long-term planning determine outcomes.
Accepted to
Stanford
Holly C.
Medicine
“Aidan was my strategist and he helped me significantly by directing which activities I should be doing, how to frame them in my application and matching me with a great essay counselor.”
“Aidan was my strategist and he helped me significantly by directing which activities I should be doing, how to frame them in my application and matching me with a great essay counselor.”
Holly C.
Accepted to
UCLA
Jin T.
Engineering
“Jennifer was my essay mentor and she was just great. Whether sparking new ideas during the brainstorming process or looking over my finished draft for redundant words and ideas, she clarified the focus needed for specific essay prompts.”
“Jennifer was my essay mentor and she was just great. Whether sparking new ideas during the brainstorming process or looking over my finished draft for redundant words and ideas, she clarified the focus needed for specific essay prompts.”
Jin T.
Accepted to
Wharton (Upenn)
James N.
Undecided
“Jordan was my strategist and I know I could not have gotten into Wharton without his help. They helped me understand exactly what I needed to do.”
“Jordan was my strategist and I know I could not have gotten into Wharton without his help. They helped me understand exactly what I needed to do.”
James N.
Accepted to
Cornell
Alex R.
Undecided
“George was my Strategist. He helped curate a college list that would help with my ambitions as a scholar, athlete, and overall person. Above all, however, he wanted to make my dreams a reality and encouraged me. ”
“George was my Strategist. He helped curate a college list that would help with my ambitions as a scholar, athlete, and overall person. Above all, however, he wanted to make my dreams a reality and encouraged me. ”
Alex R.
Accepted to
John Hopkins
Ziyan L.
Medicine
“The best part about working with Crimson was how incredibly knowledgeable everyone on the team was. It gave me a lot of confidence during the application process.”
“The best part about working with Crimson was how incredibly knowledgeable everyone on the team was. It gave me a lot of confidence during the application process.”
Ziyan L.
Accepted to
Cornell
Jaelyn C.
Animal Science
“Crimson helped me strengthen my mindset and approach to the application process. Their guidance gave me the confidence and support I needed to stay focused on my goals.”
“Crimson helped me strengthen my mindset and approach to the application process. Their guidance gave me the confidence and support I needed to stay focused on my goals.”
Jaelyn C.
Everything your child needs. All in One Place.
Our team includes some of the brightest minds in university admissions, from former admissions officers to graduates of the Ivy League. Each brings firsthand experience and proven strategies to guide your child toward their dream school. Backed by the best results in the industry, this is just a small sample of the of the incredible consultants on our team.
Devery D.
Former Harvard Admissions Officer
Devery studied higher education management at Harvard's Graduate School of Education in addition to serving as a Harvard admissions officer, UC Berkeley application reader, and an application reader for a top liberal arts college. Applying a strategic, data-driven approach, Devery helps students make informed choices as they tailor applications to Ivy League institutions.
Dana C.
Former Princeton Admissions Officer
Dana C. is a Princeton graduate, former application reader in Princeton University's Office of Undergraduate Admission, and a seasoned admissions consultant with a decade of success guiding domestic and international students into top US, UK and Canadian universities. His holistic method grew out of classroom experience at New York City's Horace Mann School, where he taught English, advised students in Years 9-12, wrote advocacy-rich recommendation letters, and workshopped hundreds of college e...
Kimberley L.
Former Stanford Admissions Officer
Kimberley brings over a decade of expertise in undergraduate admissions from her roles at Stanford University and Northwestern University. At Northwestern, she spent seven years leading the evaluation of all undergraduate applications, crafting the reader handbook, training staff and application readers, and even managing the music admissions process!
Devery D.
Former Harvard Admissions Officer
Devery studied higher education management at Harvard's Graduate School of Education in addition to serving as a Harvard admissions officer, UC Berkeley application reader, and an application reader for a top liberal arts college. Applying a strategic, data-driven approach, Devery helps students make informed choices as they tailor applications to Ivy League institutions.
Dana C.
Former Princeton Admissions Officer
Dana C. is a Princeton graduate, former application reader in Princeton University's Office of Undergraduate Admission, and a seasoned admissions consultant with a decade of success guiding domestic and international students into top US, UK and Canadian universities. His holistic method grew out of classroom experience at New York City's Horace Mann School, where he taught English, advised students in Years 9-12, wrote advocacy-rich recommendation letters, and workshopped hundreds of college e...
Kimberley L.
Former Stanford Admissions Officer
Kimberley brings over a decade of expertise in undergraduate admissions from her roles at Stanford University and Northwestern University. At Northwestern, she spent seven years leading the evaluation of all undergraduate applications, crafting the reader handbook, training staff and application readers, and even managing the music admissions process!
Numbers Don't Lie.
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Results independently verified by a Big 4 accounting firm.
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Our Crimson students get into the Ivy league and other Top 15 colleges at over 7x the general applicant rate.
Total Offers to the Ivy League
College-Specific Acceptance Rates
| Top Colleges | General Admit Rate | Crimson Admit Rate |
| Harvard | 3.7% | 20% |
| Stanford | 3.6% | 30.8% |
| Yale | 4.6% | 26.7% |
| Columbia | 4.3% | 32.7% |
| UPenn | 5.4% | 39.7% |
| Dartmouth | 6% | 50% |
| Princeton | 4.4% | 28.3% |
| Cornell | 8.4% | 55.9% |
| MIT | 4.5% | 26.1% |
98%
98% of our students are admitted to at least one of their top five college choices.
Get a Clear Assessment of Your Child’s Admissions Readiness
Gain clarity on your child’s Ivy League readiness, strengths, and the personalized strategy required beyond private school support to stand out at top universities.
During this initial consultation, you will:
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Receive a clear assessment of your child’s current academic profile, context, and readiness as a prospective top U.S. university applicant.
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Review your child’s academic and extracurricular strengths and gaps, and discuss what it would realistically take to be competitive at their reach schools.
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Learn how Crimson works, including the personalized strategy and multi-year roadmap we design to maximize admissions outcomes.
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Explore a tailored plan — including one or more support options — aligned with your child’s goals, needs, and your family’s preferences.
Schedule a Free Admissions Consultation
Speak with a Crimson Academic Advisor with first-hand experience at Canada’s top private schools, including Upper Canada College, Branksome Hall, and Trinity College School.
Start Your Journey Now.
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?
