Independent School Admissions
Profile Development and Admissions Support for Applicants to Top Boarding and Day Schools
About us
Crimson Boarding & Day School Admissions is a specialized independent school admissions program emphasizing strategic skills development and profile-building to optimize placement and prepare students for high ongoing performance in school post-admission.
We coach students to develop their
- best-fit extracurriculars
- define passions
- improve academic performance
- hone soft skills
- and step up in the application process
Ultimately demonstrating the independence and ownership admissions officers expect to see in top-tier applicants.
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 Strategy 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 Coaching
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
100s
schools collectively visited across the US & UK
96%
US Applicants admitted to a target program
100%
UK Applicants admitted to a target program
Some of Our Featured Results
Crimson BDSA in Numbers
96%
Success Rate
54%
Admitted to Reach Program
50%
Admitted to UKTop 30
38%
Admitted to USTop 30
Crimson in Numbers
Offers to the Ivy League
Offers to Oxford and Cambridge
Offers to the USTop 10
Offers to the USTop 50
Choose Your Program
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:
1)
Learn what the application process might require for your child to reach their dream independent school
2)
Review customized service package and pricing options based on your specific needs.
3)
Understand the typical time commitment required from your child for activities like extracurriculars to strengthen their application profile over time.
4)
Assess your child's current application strengths and areas that may need further development.
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