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College Admissions Consultants in New York City
Personalized college admissions counseling for New York City students aiming for Ivy League, Ivy Plus, and other top US universities.
Helping New York Students Stand Out in Competitive Admissions Pools
NYC applicants face scale and scrutiny, competing from feeder schools where excellence is expected and small differences matter.
Crimson helps students focus on differentiation through academic depth, sustained leadership, and a clear sense of direction beyond grades and test scores.
Academic Rigor Beyond GPA
Universities look at course selection, progression and engagement, not grades alone. At schools like Horace Mann, Dalton and Brearley, where rigorous coursework is the norm, how a student uses that curriculum is what stands out.
Sustained Leadership and Initiative
Long-term commitment and real ownership carry more weight than short stints across many activities, especially when classmates are pursuing similar paths.
Evidence of Direction and Impact
Research, creative work, competitions or real-world projects help a student stand out within a strong peer group. New York’s universities, museums and organizations offer opportunities that many students never fully use.
Coherent Application Narrative
Essays and interviews should line up with a student’s academic interests, activities and goals, so the whole application tells one clear story.
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Get an expert assessment of your child’s readiness for top colleges, including insights specific to New York applicants.
Crimson Results vs. National Admit Rates
1737
Ivy League Offers
Our students have received 1,700+ offers to the Ivy League with 40% of these offers coming from Harvard, Princeton or Yale.
2877
Ivy + US Top 10 Offers
Our students have earned 2,800+ offers to the Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, UChicago, Duke, Johns Hopkins and Northwestern.
98%
Success Rate
98% of our students are admitted to at least one of their Top 5 college choices
4.9+
Trustpilot Rating
The only college consulting company with a 4.9 satisfaction rating on Trustpilot
Unmatched Results
8x Higher Chance of Admission
Crimson’s New York students get into Stanford, the Ivy League, and other top colleges at rates far above national averages.
They Got In
New York City Students Who Got In
We guide NYC students through every step from strategy to essays and extracurriculars. Trusted by families across New York City.
Accepted to
Harvard
Eleshaday M.
Molecular Biology
“The most helpful part of working with Crimson was having mentors who really understood where I was getting stuck. Whenever I felt lost or unsure, I always had someone experienced to talk things through with.”
“The most helpful part of working with Crimson was having mentors who really understood where I was getting stuck. Whenever I felt lost or unsure, I always had someone experienced to talk things through with.”
Eleshaday M.
Accepted to
UC Berkeley
Litong D.
Applied Mathematics
“Crimson made the whole college application process feel more structured and less overwhelming. My strategist helped me make decisions with a lot more clarity, and I always felt fully supported through every step.”
“Crimson made the whole college application process feel more structured and less overwhelming. My strategist helped me make decisions with a lot more clarity, and I always felt fully supported through every step.”
Litong D.
Accepted to
Princeton
Abigail J.
Psychology
“The best part of working with Crimson was knowing I had a dedicated team behind me. They helped me choose the right activities, strengthen my essays, and understand exactly what Princeton was looking for.”
“The best part of working with Crimson was knowing I had a dedicated team behind me. They helped me choose the right activities, strengthen my essays, and understand exactly what Princeton was looking for.”
Abigail J.
Accepted to
UCLA
Jin T.
Mechanical Engineering
“Jennifer was an incredible mentor. She pushed my ideas further, helped me clarify my goals, and gave me the confidence to present my best self in my applications.”
“Jennifer was an incredible mentor. She pushed my ideas further, helped me clarify my goals, and gave me the confidence to present my best self in my applications.”
Jin T.
Accepted to
Stanford
Toryn T.
Computer Science
“What made the biggest difference for me was how much my mentors believed in me. Whenever I started second-guessing myself, they kept me on track.”
“What made the biggest difference for me was how much my mentors believed in me. Whenever I started second-guessing myself, they kept me on track.”
Toryn T.
Accepted to
Stanford
Holly C.
Biomedical Sciences
“My strategist gave me a clear roadmap. He showed me which activities actually mattered, how to position them, and how to build a compelling story. I never would’ve gotten into Stanford without his support.”
“My strategist gave me a clear roadmap. He showed me which activities actually mattered, how to position them, and how to build a compelling story. I never would’ve gotten into Stanford without his support.”
Holly C.
Accepted to
UC Berkeley
Akshay M.
Computer Science
“What helped most was having a whole team of mentors I could turn to whenever I felt overwhelmed. That support made the process feel manageable and it was a big part of why I got into Berkeley.”
“What helped most was having a whole team of mentors I could turn to whenever I felt overwhelmed. That support made the process feel manageable and it was a big part of why I got into Berkeley.”
Akshay M.
Trusted by Families at New York’s Top Schools
Crimson has supported students from leading public and private schools across New York City like Horace Mann School, Trinity School, The Brearley School, The Chapin School, The Dalton School, Avenues: The World School, The Spence School, Collegiate School, Riverdale Country School, Ethical Culture Fieldston School, The Browning School, The Nightingale-Bamford School, Grace Church School, and more.
Our College Counselors
Meet Your New York City College Admissions Counselors
Students across New York are supported by a global team of former admissions officers and Ivy League graduates with experience reviewing applications at Harvard, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, and other top US universities.
Everything Your Child Needs
All In One Place
Crimson surrounds your child with a team of expert strategists, tutors, and mentors who each focus on a specific part of the admissions process. Working together, they build a clear, coordinated plan that helps your child get into Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and beyond.
1. Application Strategy
We build a personalized plan that helps your child stand out among high-achieving peers from schools like Horace Mann, Trinity, Dalton and Collegiate, including where and when to apply early.
2. Essay Writing
We pair your child with essay mentors who know exactly what resonates at Columbia, Penn and other Ivy League and Top 15 schools. Your child learns how to write essays that feel authentic and distinctive.
3. Summer Program Selection
We help your child get into selective summer programs like RSI, SUMaC and SSP, and find research and internship opportunities across New York City’s universities and institutions.
4. Extracurricular & Capstone Development
Columbia, Harvard, Yale and Princeton look for leaders. We help your child build high-impact projects that show real initiative, rather than adding more activities to an already full schedule.
5. Competitions & Research
We train your child to compete in national and international competitions, and guide them into academic research that signals top-tier academic rigor.
6. Standardized Test Tutoring
Our SAT tutoring delivers an average 170-point improvement, giving New York students a clear advantage at Ivy League and Top 15 schools.
Top Universities New York City Students Apply To
Crimson frequently supports New York City students applying to
- Columbia University - Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford - University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University - New York University (including Stern), MIT and other Top 20 and Top 50 US universities Our guidance is tailored to each university’s expectations, including Early Decision guidance at schools like Columbia, Penn and Cornell.
Neighborhoods We Serve Across New York City
Crimson works with families throughout New York City and the surrounding region, from neighborhoods like Manhattan, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Tribeca, Chelsea, SoHo, Brooklyn Heights, Park Slope, Riverdale, Forest Hills and more.
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Student Reviews
Hear firsthand from students about how our custom packages helped them gain clarity, build confidence, and achieve acceptance at their top-choice schools.
Alex S.
Student
“I am happy my family and I chose Crimson. Their support to help you become the best applicant in a university's eyes and the overall passion their employees show in being just as committed to achieving your dreams are invaluable.”
Mia I.
Student
“Crimson greatly helped my admission into college, and I would definitely not be here if it were not for them. Crimson helped me frame myself in the best way possible to all of the competitive colleges.”
Avery B.
Student
“I could never be happier that I chose Crimson, and I do not think that I could have made it to where I am today without all the help I received here. HUGE thank you to everyone who worked with me. I couldn’t do this without all of you.”
Cora P.
Student
“The best thing about working with Crimson is that everything you need for your applications is in one place: essay drafting, application review, test prep, interview prep and more.”
Tarun S.
Student
“In hindsight, working with Crimson was one of the best decisions I made during the application process. I felt that I had the perfect fit with my tutors, as they were only as involved as I needed them to be and my applications felt like the best reflections of me possible.”
Pooja K.
Student
“Crimson has an organized structure to manage the college application process. The strategists assigned are very helpful and are experts in the field. If I were to do the process all over again, I would, without a doubt, choose to work with Crimson again.”
Jackie C.
Student
“Crimson definitely contributed immensely to my success story. While the work may have been mine, the feedback and revision were thanks to Crimson’s team of mentors.”
Zach P.
Student
“Crimson’s process ensured that I was sending the best application I could possibly make to each school through the extracurricular, academic, and essay advice they provided.”
For New York City Families
College Admissions FAQs
Start Your Child’s College Admissions Journey
A Year From Now, You’ll Either Wish You Started Today or Be Glad You Did.
Every year, admissions get tougher and competition grows, waiting even a few months can mean missed opportunities to strengthen your child’s profile. Parents who partner with Crimson never look back with 'what ifs.' They know they gave their child every possible advantage. The only question is: will you take action now, or wait until it’s too late?
