In Person
How to Get Accepted to a Top University: Hear from Former Harvard, Stanford and Johns Hopkins Admissions Officers!
Free, in-person event in Palo Alto, CA | Learn what it takes to get into the Ivy League and other top colleges!
Sunday, October 1, 2023
9:30AM – 2:30PM
Mitchell Park Community Center | Palo Alto, CA
FREE
Amongst thousands of applicants, how do you impress admissions officers at Harvard or Stanford?
Admissions officers sift through a mountain of applications each year, spending only a few minutes reading each one — and it takes a lot more than perfect grades and impressive extracurriculars to stand out. This is especially true at Ivy League universities, where the average acceptance rate is a minuscule 5.2%.
So what can you do to elevate yourself above the competition?
Attend our FREE, in-person event to find out directly from the experts!
Hear from Crimson's CEO & COO on Admissions Trends
From the recent Affirmative Action ruling to acceptance trends in early application rounds, understand how the data drives a successful application strategy.
Connect with Former Admissions Officers
Get answers to your specific application questions LIVE from Former Admissions Officers from Harvard, Stanford and Johns Hopkins!
Find Out What the Most Competitive Colleges Look For
Learn how to strategically approach each part of the application and how to weave a compelling narrative through every section to truly set yourself apart.
Get an Expert Evaluation of Your Candidacy & Goals
Understand how your candidacy currently measures and what you can do to increase your odds of acceptance to your dream school at any stage of the application journey.
EVENT AGENDA
9:30am | Arrival, Registration + Refreshments
Check in, grab refreshments, enter to win one of multiple raffle prizes, then take your seat and get ready to soak in some admissions expertise!
10:00am | Opening Remarks and Admissions Trends
- Welcome from Jamie Beaton, Crimson Education CEO and graduate of Harvard, Stanford, UPenn, Yale, and Oxford
- Admissions trends overview with David Freed, Crimson Education COO, Head of Strategy, and Harvard graduate
10:30am | Presentation: How to Get Into a Top University
Speakers:
Pam Ng, Former Harvard and Stanford Admissions Officer
Jeremy Parks, Former Johns Hopkins Admissions Officer
About the session:
Our admissions experts will share exactly what they looked for in the strongest candidates as admissions officers at top-ranked universities.
11:45am | Break: Refreshments and Meet the FAOs
Enjoy sandwiches, snacks and drinks and chat with our Former Admissions Officers and application experts!
12:30pm | Former Admissions Officer Panel
Ask our Former Admissions Officers from Harvard, Stanford, and Johns Hopkins all your questions about the admissions process. Hear their diverse perspectives and expert advice on how to navigate the often-grueling application process for top universities!
01:30pm | Closing Remarks + Raffle Winners Announced
Our CEO and COO will send you off full of practical knowledge and tips to implement no matter where you are in the application process.
A few lucky attendees will walk away with raffle prizes including $1000 off a Crimson program!
01:45pm | Book a Meeting with an Academic Adviser
If you’d like help implementing what you learned on your application, our team can assist you in booking a FREE hour-long consultation with one of our Academic Advisers.
01:45pm | (Optional) Breakout Rooms: Athletics, Chinese Families
For aspiring athletic recruits and Chinese-speaking families, we’ll have specialized breakout rooms to provide more focused guidance and answer your individual questions.
Meet Your Speakers
Pam Former Harvard & Stanford Admissions Officer
Pam completed her Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies and Computer Science at Harvard and her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Stanford. She has supported numerous students in gaining admission to Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, and other top universities.
Devery Former Harvard Admissions Officer
Devery has also served as an Application Reader for UC Berkeley's Undergraduate Admissions Office and has advised hundreds of hopeful students on their admissions journeys to several top colleges including Harvard, Stanford, Yale and UChicago.
Jeremy Former Johns Hopkins Admissions Officer
Jeremy holds a dual Bachelor’s degree and a Masters degree in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan. He is now a Senior Strategist at Crimson and has supported students in gaining admission to the Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, UChicago, Duke, Johns Hopkins and more.
Jamie Crimson Education CEO & Co-Founder
Jamie has earned 8 degrees from prestigious universities including Harvard, Stanford, UPenn, Yale, Oxford and Tsinghua University. He is also the author of the national bestselling book, ACCEPTED!: Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World's Top Universities.
David Crimson Education COO & Head of Strategy
David earned both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Applied Math at Harvard. He oversees all aspects of Crimson's work with thousands of students worldwide, across our admissions consulting, tutoring, and other educational divisions.
Jake & Collier Athletics Strategists
Jake is a former Cross Country and Track & Field athlete and 12 Varsity Letter-holder from Dartmouth. Collier is a former Football quarterback and record holder from Harvard. Both now work with Crimson student-athletes on their recruitment strategies for top universities across the country!
Register to Attend
Fill out the form below to reserve your spot! Please note that students must be accompanied by a guardian, and indicate how many will be included in your party.
4,500+
How Crimson Works
Crimson Education is the world’s most successful US/UK university admissions support consultancy. Our services are based on our belief that every student deserves individualized support in every aspect of their application(s) from a team of highly specialized experts who are graduates from the very universities our students are aiming for.
From university selection strategy and standardized test prep to essay support, extracurricular mentoring and interview practice — we leave no stone unturned, making sure your application stands out above the crowd and increasing your odds of acceptance to the Ivy League and other ultra-competitive universities by over 450%.
