Find Your Child's Dream Pathway

Represent clients in court, negotiate settlements, or specialize in areas like criminal, corporate, or civil rights law.

Analyze the impact of government programs and regulations, and advocate for evidence-based, equitable policymaking.

Lead mission-driven organizations that work to empower communities and champion social causes.

Develop comprehensive strategies to manage the growth and development of cities and towns, ensuring they are livable and sustainable.

Looking at news and events today, it’s clear that the challenges facing governments have never been greater. From climate change to geopolitical threats to mass migration, today’s pressing policy issues demand effective leadership and strategy. That’s why now is an exciting time to pursue a career in public service and law!

Many governments today face significant gaps in skills and capacity. Aspirational public service-oriented students have the opportunity to fill these gaps by pursuing impactful purpose-driven careers after graduation.

While salaries will rarely match private sector jobs, public service careers allow for plenty of exciting, unique opportunities. For example, careers in the diplomatic service allow for substantial international travel and experiences; and legal careers can allow students to empower everyday lives and achieve justice.

What’s more, young people today are likely to have time for 2 if not 3 careers! There’s nothing to stop them from beginning a career in public service, then choosing to pivot into the private sector at a later stage. The skills gained in public service, such as project leadership, design thinking and economic analysis, will serve your kids well if they later decide to transition to the private sector.

Hot tip: Work experience may be comparatively easy to gain in public service, for example local government departments are often keen to support young students in their development. Serving in a local capacity, even on a part-time/summer holiday basis, could be a great way to test-drive your child’s interests and aptitude for public service work. Some of the most successful national public servants began their careers in local government!

Harry Begg

M.Sc. in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from Oxford

Dr Harry Begg is a policy researcher at the Robert Schuman Centre of Advanced Studies, a Europe-focused research body, in Florence, Italy. He gained his PhD in Public Policy from the University of Oxford, prior to which he worked for General Stanley A. McChrystal (U.S. Army, retired) in Washington, DC, where he conducted research in leadership and strategy.

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1:1 coaching that supplements a student’s experience in local or school based Model UN club. Get paired with an expert who can coach them as they work through their club’s curriculum and refine their skills.

A 6-week research program in an online group format for 14- to 19-year-olds. Join professors and researchers from Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, and more, and complete a publishable research paper in weeks!

Get 1:1 coaching and mentorship from an expert in the field. By the end of the course, your child will have designed a pitch and be ready to launch their own enterprise.

A comprehensive program that prepares your child for a specified career, including targeted profile building, career exposure, and contextualization of university admissions.

This includes:

• Monthly 1:1 meetings with an expert Strategist, who will act as your child’s primary mentor
• 1:1 support ideating, developing, and executing an original capstone project such as volunteering, tutoring, setting up workshops etc.

Start their own business, turning a unique idea or solution into a successful, scalable enterprise. Entrepreneurs are the trailblazers of the business world, driven by innovation and a passion for creating something new. They transform visions into reality, building companies that can change industries and impact lives.

Consultants are the problem-solvers and strategists, using their expertise to guide businesses through critical decisions and transformations. They thrive on variety and the opportunity to make a significant impact across different industries.

Oversee and analyze financial data, manage investments, and provide insights to guide organizational decision-making. Finance professionals are the stewards of financial health, ensuring that businesses make informed decisions to grow and thrive. They play a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape, from managing corporate finances to advising on investments.

Marketers are the storytellers and brand builders, using creativity and data-driven insights to connect with audiences and create compelling campaigns. They are at the forefront of shaping consumer perceptions and driving market success.

A career in business and entrepreneurship offers middle schoolers the chance to develop leadership skills and innovative thinking. Early exposure to business-related concepts like finance, marketing, and management can spark an interest in business and help inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

Hot tip: Encouraging entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen can empower students understand market dynamics, drive innovation and to turn their ideas into reality,

Will Kirsop

B.Comm Finance, University of Sydney; Executive Education program, U.C. Berkeley

With a diverse educational and professional background across the US, UK, and Australia, Will draws from his global experience managing teams to empower students. Will was the Chief Commercial Officer at Year13, where he helped build Australia's largest career advice platform for school leavers. Will also was General Manager at CauseForce, where he led the business to raise $130M for cancer research.

His mission is identifying individual passions and strengths to achieve high-impact outcomes and change the world. Whether launching sneaker businesses or topping Ivy summer programs, Will inspires his students to dream big and empowers them to make them a reality'

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Get 1:1 coaching and mentorship from an expert in the field. By the end of the course, your child will have designed a pitch and be ready to launch their own enterprise.

A 6-week research program in an online group format for 14- to 19-year-olds. Join professors and researchers from Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, and more, and complete a publishable research paper in weeks!

A comprehensive program that prepares your child for a specified career, including targeted profile building, career exposure, and contextualization of university admissions.

This includes:

• Monthly 1:1 meetings with an expert Strategist, who will act as your child’s primary mentor
• 1:1 support ideating, developing, and executing an original capstone project such as launching non-profit, co-founding business along with peers with similar interest

Whether they dream of starring in a Broadway show, performing in a symphony orchestra, or writing and directing their own plays, the performing arts offer a wide range of opportunities to showcase their talents and make a lasting impact. This career path allows them to express their creativity and emotions, captivating audiences with their performances.

This career path allows your student to explore their creativity and develop their unique artistic style. They can experiment with mediums and techniques, from traditional oil painting and clay sculpting to digital art, photography, and mixed media. The fine arts offer opportunities to share their vision with the world and leave a lasting legacy.

Young students interested in pursuing fine arts should aim to build a diverse portfolio that showcases their range and technical skills, while focusing on one or two themes that are dear to their heart. For those leaning towards graphic design, learning software like Adobe Creative Suite and staying updated with design trends is crucial, but not the only focus: engaging with crafts and treating projects as creative experiments can make your portfolio stand out. Everyone can learn to use softwares, but a great design school will appreciate portfolios with distinctive character! Similarly, aspiring architects should not only gain proficiency in CAD software and begin understanding sustainable design practices but also develop strong hand-sketching skills, as these teach valuable observational techniques and complement digital proficiencies.

Hot tip: To develop good habits for a strong portfolio, prioritize drawing, painting, and sketching from life rather than relying on copying images found on the internet. Observing real-life subjects enhances your understanding of forms, lighting, and textures, leading to more authentic and skillful artwork. Always carry a sketchbook with you to record all aspects of your creative process, from things you see to research on colors, forms, and experimental ideas. This practice not only improves your skills but also documents your artistic journey, providing valuable material for future projects and portfolio development.

Mathilde Bonvalot

M.Sc. in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from Oxford

Mathilde Bonvalot is an art and architectural historian, educator, and visual arts portfolio consultant at Crimson. She studied at UC Berkeley and Harvard, where she is currently completing her PhD. Passionate about student success, Mathilde has taught classes at Harvard, Indigo, and in various schools in Italy, where she currently resides. Originally from France, she is particularly dedicated to helping international students passionate about the humanities, arts, and architecture thrive and navigate the diverse educational opportunities available to them.

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A comprehensive program that prepares your child for a career in arts, including targeted profile building, summer planning, competition research and contextualization of university admissions.

This includes:

• Monthly 1:1 meetings with an expert Strategist, who will act as your child’s primary mentor
• 1:1 support ideating, developing, and executing an original capstone project such as organizing art exhibitions, writing and performing plays etc.

• Interlochen Arts Camp Programs provide a diverse selection of summer camp programming and education in seven arts disciplines: creative writing, dance, film and new media, interdisciplinary arts, music, theater, and visual arts.  Some programs require submission of work/ portfolio for review.
• Seven Oak’s Music Program: This is an immersive course that combines practical and academic musicianship as an introduction to the skills and techniques sought after in UK music scholars.
• Choate Rosemary Hall Theater Art Institute: This is a 4-week program that includes 6 courses and weekly trips to professional theaters and artistic performances.

Become a physician, providing comprehensive, compassionate care to patients as a family medicine doctor, surgeon, pediatrician, or specialist.

Work as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist, helping patients regain functionality and improve their quality of life.

Address systemic health issues and promote wellness within communities as an epidemiologist, health educator, or policy analyst.

Contribute to groundbreaking discoveries and innovations in fields like genetics, pharmacology, or medical technology as a research scientist.

There are numerous career opportunities in the health sciences that can lead to both rewarding and impactful work. A key for one’s success in this career path is to truly love what you do. Those who work in the health sciences such as doctors, nurses, etc. often work long and unforgiving hours, but when you are truly passionate about your work, these hours are not a burden, but rather, a joy. To foster a passion for this field, completing science coursework in biology and chemistry related topics is essential. Education for health science professionals is centered around the sciences, and having a passion for these topics is critical for completing your training. Additionally, gaining early exposure, through shadowing, to all the different career opportunities in healthcare is a must. The journey to a healthcare related profession is long and filled with many obstacles, ensuring that you will love your profession once you reach the finish line of training is important, or else you may burn out, or lose motivation to continue.

Hot tip: After establishing that a career in healthcare is right for you, be sure to engage in experiences that you are truly passionate about, not what you think an admissions committee will be the most impressed by. Ultimately, your application is your story and should be centered around a strong application narrative, not just completing experiences to “check the boxes.”

Stephen Frederico

M.Sc. in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from Oxford (??)

Stephen Frederico is a third-year medical student at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is completing a Master of Medical Science at Harvard Medical School. He hopes to become a neurosurgeon and scientist that can make an impact in the lives of patients with brain tumors.

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A 6-week research program in an online group format for 14- to 19-year-olds. Join professors and researchers from Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, and more, and complete a publishable research paper in weeks!

A comprehensive program that prepares your child for a specified career, including targeted profile building, career exposure, and contextualization of university admissions.

This includes:

• Monthly 1:1 meetings with an expert Strategist, who will act as your child’s primary mentor
• 1:1 support ideating, developing, and executing an original capstone project (e.g. example, designing and developing a mobile health application or conducting an in-depth research study)

Design, develop, and maintain the computer programs and applications that power our digital world. Whether creating innovative apps or complex systems, software engineers are the architects of the digital age, turning ideas into reality.

Uncover insights and trends hidden within vast datasets using statistical analysis, machine learning, and programming. Data scientists are the detectives of the digital world, transforming raw data into actionable intelligence that drives decision-making and innovation.

Protect computer systems, networks, and digital information from unauthorized access and threats. As guardians of the digital realm, cybersecurity experts ensure the safety and integrity of our most valuable digital assets.

Serve as the bridge between technical teams and end-users, defining product requirements and guiding the development process. Product managers are the visionaries who bring products to life, balancing technical feasibility with user needs to create solutions that delight and inspire.

AI specialists are the pioneers of tomorrow, pushing the boundaries of technology to create intelligent systems that revolutionize industries and enhance our everyday lives.

A career in technology promises a dynamic and exciting future, filled with opportunities for innovation and creativity. As technology continues to evolve rapidly, skills in coding, problem-solving, and digital literacy will be highly valuable, providing a solid foundation for various career paths in AI, software development, cybersecurity, and data science.

Hot tip: Encouraging early engagement and exploration in tech can spark a lifelong passion and open doors to countless possibilities in this ever-growing field.

Will Kirsop

B.Comm Finance, University of Sydney; Executive Education program, U.C. Berkeley

With a diverse educational and professional background across the US, UK, and Australia, Will draws from his global experience managing teams to empower students. Will was the Chief Commercial Officer at Year13, where he helped build Australia's largest career advice platform for school leavers. Will also was General Manager at CauseForce, where he led the business to raise $130M for cancer research.

His mission is identifying individual passions and strengths to achieve high-impact outcomes and change the world. Whether launching sneaker businesses or topping Ivy summer programs, Will inspires his students to dream big and empowers them to make them a reality'

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Our 24 hour long course gives students a taste of programming in some of the most powerful programming languages, including Java, Python, and HTML.

What sets our coding course apart from any other coding program is that our classes are delivered 1:1 by an expert in the field.

A one-month hands-on work experience for 12- to 15-year-olds interested in software development, machine learning/AI, and product management, under the mentorship of certified professionals at AWS.

A comprehensive program that prepares your child for a specified career, including targeted profile building, career exposure, and contextualization of university admissions.

This includes:

• Monthly 1:1 meetings with an expert Strategist, who will act as your child’s primary mentor
• 1:1 support ideating, developing, and executing an original capstone project (e.g. building an app)