Independent School Admissions
Elite Admissions Support to US/UK Boarding and Day Schools
About us
Launched in 2020, Crimson Education’s Boarding & Day School Admissions specializes in strategic profile development and admissions support to the US and UK’s top private schools, both boarding and day. With 115+ acceptances to over 60 schools, active relationships with dozens of admissions teams, and a 97% success rate, we’re proud to place students in a position to excel throughout high school as they prepare for university and beyond.
What We Do
Application Season
Application Strategy
Receive comprehensive, 1:1 coaching on strategizing your applications and interviews, including framing your activities list, selecting essay topics, requesting recommenders, and clarifying your personal narrative.
School Selection
Find your home away from home, where you can be challenged, inspired, and prepared for a successful transition to adulthood. We’ll offer you blended lists of reach, target, and safety recommendations while guiding you on school research and selection, covering culture, unique programming, and“how to” conduct your own research.
School Communications & Visits
Learn how to advocate for yourself as an applicant by responding to communications from Admissions Officers, handling visits as a prospective family, and seeking out potential advocates at your target schools.
Essay Writing
Our specialist Application Mentors focus exclusively on essay development, coaching you 1:1 on brainstorming, drafting, revising, and polishing essays. All essays undergo a final review by an expert Strategist prior to submission.
Interview Preparation
Undergo a multi-pronged preparation process for interviews, including development of your personalnarrative, coaching on presentation, and school-specific mock interviews.
Waitlist Guidance
Should you be waitlisted, receive ongoing support on school communications and continued profile improvements to retain your candidacy during the waitlist period.
Crimson BDSA in Numbers
97%
US applicants admitted to a target school
67%
US applicants admitted to a reach school
100%
UK applicants admitted to a target school
Some of Our Featured Results
Crimson in Numbers
Offers to the Ivy League
Offers to Oxford and Cambridge
Offers to the US Top 10
Offers to the US Top 50
Discover BDSA Admissions Programs
18+ months before deadline
Candidacy Builder
includes Signature Admissions
A 1+-year program focusing on early school research, school communications strategies, extracurricular profile development (including capstone launch), personal narrative development, communication readiness, and soft-skill improvement as needed. Featuring 3-pronged support from a Rise specialist, a candidacy development specialist, and a capstone mentor.
13+ months before deadline
Candidacy Review
includes Signature Admissions
A simplified pre-admissions program focusing on early school research, school communications strategies, and candidacy assessment by an independent school specialist.
6-12 months before deadline
Signature Admissions
Our signature full-service program for the admissions cycle, covering school list finalization, school communications strategies, recommender strategy, application forms completion, essay development, and interview preparation. Featuring 3-pronged support from an independent school specialist, an essay specialist, and a mock interview mentor.
<6 months before deadline
Accelerated Admissions
by approval only
A limited-service program sold by approval only, featuring select support on school list finalization, school communications, application forms, essay development, and/or interview preparation. Designed for delayed applicants seeking support from September of application season.
What happens in a consultation?
A consultation with one of our expert advisors is your first step toward realizing your child’s pathway to independent schools.
During the consultation you will:
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Learn what the application process might require for your child to reach their dream independent school
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Review customized service package and pricing options based on your specific needs.
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Understand the typical time commitment required from your child for activities like extracurriculars to strengthen their application profile over time.
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Assess your child's current application strengths and areas that may need further development.
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