PhD Programs Support
With admission rates to some leading US/UK doctoral programs as low as 3%, Crimson’s GSA team includes doctors and researchers from the world’s top institutions who prepare applicants to refine their research proposals and personal narrative in preparation for applications.
To date, a quarter of GSA clients have gained admission to Ivy League or Oxbridge programs, and half to Top 20 US or Top 10 UK universities
Preparatory Support
Crimson offers a flexible, highly personalized range of services, from research proposal development to targeted or comprehensive application support.
PhD Research Proposal Guidance
Including 1:1 coaching on planning and developing a research proposal or long-form research article. Includes pairing with a field-specific professor or doctoral candidate via the Crimson Research Institute.
Standardized Testing Training
Preparation for TOEFL and IELTS through 1:1 training sessions with Crimson tutors. Students will also have access to a wide range of test resources.
Admissions Services
- Comprehensive application support
- Targeted application support
- Candidacy development
- Preliminary track selection
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Check out our packages, or speak to an advisor to develop a plan for you!
1. GSA Comprehensive
Complete support on every aspect of the admissions process for a set number of applications–from early planning to program selection, essay development, recommendation letters, interview preparation, and successful completion of all application materials.
2. GSA Flex
Targeted support on select elements of the application—from program selection to essay development, recommendation letters, interview preparation, or application materials. Includes 5 hours with an expert Strategist.
3. GSA Prep
Preliminary support on selecting a degree or career track and identifying candidacy-related targets. Includes 4 pre-application sessions with an expert Strategist and a bespoke report outlining best-fit options and recommended profile improvements.
4. Fellowship Application Support
Niche application support for a single global fellowship application (e.g. Fulbright, Rhodes, Chevening)—from CV review to supplemental materials development, interview preparation, and successful completion of all application materials. Includes pairing with an expert Strategist.
Our students get into their dream programs
PhD Programs
Crimson Education takes field-specific admissions to a new level of personalization and success, with a rich pool of field experts whose expertise dramatically increases clients’ chances of admission to the Ivy League, Oxbridge and other top universities.
Business
Crimson supports applications to DBA, PhD, and related doctoral-level degrees in business, finance, and economics. Meet some of our team!
Meet some of our team
Humanities & Arts
Crimson supports applications to PhD, DPhil, or related doctoral programs in all humanities, including education, language and literature, history, art history, religious studies, and fine art.
Meet some of our team
Social Science
Crimson supports applications to PhD, DPhil, or related doctoral programs in all social sciences, including international relations, politics, public policy, economics, sociology, and psychology.
Meet some of our team
STEM
Crimson supports applications to PhD or DPhil programs in all STEM fields, including computer science sub-fields, engineering sub-fields, architecture, mathematics and statistics, and the natural sciences. Meet some of our team.
Meet some of our team
Business
Featured Strategists
David B.
MIT Sloan Fellow, President of the NZIFST, former CEO of Clovely Estate, and former School of Business Dean at University of Otago, David holds decades of multi-national experience in higher education systems, entrepreneurship, business development, and talent development.
Caitlin A.
Oxford Saïd MBA and strategic business consultant with graduate-level writing distinctions from Harvard, Stanford, and Oxford professors, Caitlin has coached dozens of clients on successful admission to top MBA programs around the world.
Humanities & Arts
Featured Strategists
Kate B.
Instructor and PhD Candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Design as well as a University of Southern California graduate in Studio Art and French, Kate is a researcher, artist, and essayist exploring the reflection of techno-political change in contemporary art.
Harry B.
Oxford MA in English, UCL MS in Political Science and Public Policy, and Oxford DPhil candidate, Harry holds training in both the humanities and social sciences, his current research focusing on economics and public policy.
Social Science
Featured Strategists
Christina E.
Cambridge MPP, University of Pennsylvania BA in Economics and International Relations, and Oxford PhD candidate in Public Policy, Christina’s career has focused on exploring innovative models of funding social services.
Tobias C.
Harvard Kennedy School MPP and Cambridge PhD in International Relations and Politics, Tobias has worked in the German Parliament, the German Federal Foreign Office, and as a Management Consultant.
STEM
Featured Strategists
Eric S.
Cornell MS and PhD, with an emphasis on Electrical and Computer Engineering and a minor in applied mathematics, Eric is well versed in machine learning, system theory, computer systems, communications systems and bioinformatics. He holds publications related to bioinformatics, machine learning, and neural networks.
Nora I.
Columbia and NYU professor, and former National Science Foundation IGERT Fellow in Interdisciplinary Perceptual Science, Nora has extensive experience advising undergraduate students in STEM fields. Many of her mentees have received prestigious research awards and/or continued on to master’s or PhD programs.
John S.
From photojournalism to a University of Chicago PhD in statistical machine learning, John has a nuanced, cross-disciplinary understanding of STEM programs. Whether discussing natural language processing and computational tools or photography and journalism, he serves as a stellar advisor to clients pursuing STEM or humanities degrees.
Add-on Services
Crimson's targeted services to enhance your candidacy pre-application.
FAO Review
Including 1 comprehensive written review of a completed application plus a 1-hour followup meeting with a former admissions officer.
Research Paper Development
Long-term guidance on planning, researching, and writing a field-specific paper to prepare for applications. Includes pairing with a graduate researcher, doctoral candidate, or professor via the Crimson Research Institute.
Admissions Committee Review
Including 2 comprehensive written reviews of a completed application by Crimson’s Review Panel, mirroring an admissions committee setup.
Internship or Job Applications
Including preparation for a select internship or job application—from CV review to interview preparation.
Standardized Testing Training
Including 1:1 preparation for TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, and MCAT.
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