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The insight that Crimson Education provides is great for applying to colleges that have highly selective admissions.

After hearing strong recommendations from a few senior parents, we decided to explore Crimson along with a few other college counseling options. Following the initial consultations, we chose to move forward with Crimson. The first couple of years were focused on building Our Daughter's profile with a mix of guidance, mentorship, and strategic planning. While there was some mentor churn during this phase, which made the process feel a bit uneven at times, it was still a step in the right direction. However, the churn during the crucial application phase was particularly frustrating. We raised our concerns directly with Crimson's CEO and COO, and I must say the response was swift, thoughtful, and transformative. What followed was a significantly improved experience. Even though our team was spread across Korea, France, and California, while we were based in California, time zones never posed a problem. When we needed guidance, feedback, or simply reassurance, the team was always available, flexible, responsive, and genuinely committed. I've seen forum posts worrying about time zone differences, but in our case, having a global team actually became a strength. It created an "around-the-clock" support model and brought diverse perspectives into essay reviews, which enriched the final outcome. The entire team, including those we interacted with directly and those working behind the scenes, went above and beyond, not just during the application season but also as results began to roll in. They were there to help process decisions and even to guide us through the early stages of preparing for college life. Crimson's support was not just tactical, but also emotional. They helped keep Our Daughter grounded, focused, and confident throughout a very demanding process. We're deeply grateful for their partnership and would recommend them to families navigating the complex college admissions landscape.

I was a subpar student in high school and I was lucky to get into Cal Poly SLO. However, I did not fit in well at the school and the social scene was not a great fit for me. I tried to apply out as a transfer by myself after my freshman year, but had little luck. Sophomore year I decided to work with Crimson and create a structured plan around extracurriculars as well as months of thoughtful work on what my goals were, which lead to more thoughtful school selection, and then we worked vigorously on my essays. I originally wanted to apply to USC, which Crimson was supportive of, but they also pushed me to take a chance and apply to reach schools like Cornell. I ended up getting accepted to both USC's real estate development program as well as Cornell's school of hotel administration. As a B level student in high school I never would have believed that I'd be accepted into either of these schools. I just chose to commit to Cornell because their program is arguably the best undergraduate real estate program in the country, along with other qualitative factors. I'm extremely grateful for all of the support that Crimson gave me throughout the entire process. Helen and Joy were extremely helpful throughout the entire process.

Crimson helped greatly and was super supportive in my journey of applying for tertiary education abroad, mate the otherwise somewhat complicated process easy to navigate and provided a compassionate and attentive team with Matt S and Samantha

I have been with Crimson for quite some time, and initially it was for an undergraduate application, but due to personal delays, I ended up postponing the service entirely. The team was super helpful in accommodating the life changes and was extremely empathetic and understanding of my situation. Truly amazing stellar service with extremely qualified individuals and professional tutors to assist in any sphere.

Really great team assigned to me, tailored for my needs and rich with experience. Not only were they personable and professional, but also very insightful, and ultimately was able to get into my dream university- Brown.

Working with Crimson made such a difference in my entire college application journey. The process is complex and filled with nuances, and I truly couldn’t have navigated it without my strategist Zizi and application mentor Makhaela (huge props to them!) I always felt supported and understood, from planning extracurriculars to essay brainstorming and even waitlist strategy. Crimson gave me an incredibly personalized and impactful experience!

The Crimson team has been incredibly supportive, especially when it comes to the college application process. They’re always attentive to my questions and concerns, and their guidance has been invaluable in helping me navigate the right path forward.