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How Much Does Crimson Cost?
Pricing information for Crimson’s comprehensive college admissions program, built to help your child get into Harvard, Stanford, Yale and the rest of the Ivy League.
Pricing Built Around Your Child
Every Crimson program is designed around your child’s goals and timeline.
Cost depends on the level of support your family needs and the tier of mentors on your child’s team. Most families budget $40,000–$70,000 for college admissions support, and many invest significantly more in multi-year programs. Your Academic Advisor will recommend a plan and give you clear pricing before you commit.
Help for every year
We guide your child throughout high school.
Our programs are bespoke, and our advisors work with you to build a program set that works for you and your child. Because of this, we always ask parents to set up a call with one of our admissions advisors for exact pricing.
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Freshman
Starts in 9th grade. The most time to build research, honors and a capstone project before applications open.
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Sophomore
Starts in 10th grade. Time to build real depth in one or two areas before junior year.
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Junior
Starts in 11th grade. A focused plan to finish strong before applications open.
04
Senior
Starts in 12th grade. Application review, and essay help before applications are submitted.
Why Starting in 9th or 10th Grade Makes the Difference
“At schools like Harvard-Westlake, Horace Mann and Lakeside, dozens of students apply to Harvard, Stanford and Yale with near-perfect grades. The students who get in usually started building their profile years earlier.”
Kimberley L., Former Stanford Admissions Officer
A published research paper, a national award or a capstone project with real results takes years to build. A freshman program gives your child four years to do it, which is why it includes more support and starts at a higher price than a program that begins in junior year. Families who start in 11th grade still get a full strategy, with less time to build.
Our Approach
How we support your child
Our counseling is built around a proven set of core admissions components, tailored to each student’s goals, strengths, and timeline.
College Strategy
We weave your child’s research, honors and capstone into one unforgettable story that makes Admissions Officers fight for them in committee.
Essays
Our essay mentors help your child turn years of work into personal essays and supplements that show Harvard, Stanford and Yale who they really are.
Research Projects
Our students go beyond grades and test scores to create new knowledge, working with Harvard, Stanford, MIT and Oxford researchers to publish original papers.
Work Experience
Our students explore careers through industry projects and mentor-led programs, and earn strong letters of recommendation from professionals in their field.
Academic Acceleration
Our students set clear GPA targets, take the most rigorous courses they can excel in, and follow a personalized SAT or ACT plan to hit the scores top colleges expect.
Capstone Project
Our students build ventures that raise [$XXM] in seed funding, nonprofits that reach thousands of people across multiple countries, and inventions that earn patents and national press coverage.
Honors & Awards
Our students train with specialist competition coaches to win on the biggest stages, from International Olympiads and Regeneron ISEF to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and YoungArts.
College Strategy
We weave your child’s research, honors and capstone into one unforgettable story that makes Admissions Officers fight for them in committee.
Research Projects
Our students go beyond grades and test scores to create new knowledge, working with Harvard, Stanford, MIT and Oxford researchers to publish original papers.
Academic Acceleration
Our students set clear GPA targets, take the most rigorous courses they can excel in, and follow a personalized SAT or ACT plan to hit the scores top colleges expect.
Honors & Awards
Our students train with specialist competition coaches to win on the biggest stages, from International Olympiads and Regeneron ISEF to the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and YoungArts.
Essays
Our essay mentors help your child turn years of work into personal essays and supplements that show Harvard, Stanford and Yale who they really are.
Work Experience
Our students explore careers through industry projects and mentor-led programs, and earn strong letters of recommendation from professionals in their field.
Capstone Project
Our students build ventures that raise [$XXM] in seed funding, nonprofits that reach thousands of people across multiple countries, and inventions that earn patents and national press coverage.
They Got In
Crimson Students Who Got In
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
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
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.
Our Testimonials
Hear firsthand from students about how our custom packages helped them gain clarity, build confidence, and achieve acceptance at their top-choice schools.
Sam W.
Student
“We called Crimson with less than 2 weeks left to submit the USA university application from Australia . They were incredibly quick to respond and worked late into the night, on Xmas eve and even NYE! Very dedicated consultants, especially Mai Dinh, she was so diligent, detailed and most amiable to work with.”
Harrison Z
Student
“With Crimson’s help, be it through their expert admissions officers or essay mentors, I was able to take the best parts of me and put them out there for colleges to see.”
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.”
Jia C
Student
“Crimson gave me the structure and support I needed to navigate everything with confidence –essays, extracurriculars, standardized tests, and strategy– Crimson helped break everything down step by step, making it much more manageable.”
Keith M
Student
Crimson played a big role in my success. Between the essay support, SAT support, and the general counseling and school choice, they were helpful in every step of the process.”
Lily S
Student
“The Crimson team you work with has the application down to a science. They can help customize and maximize you on paper. It’s really amazing how they can edit and add to a profile to help it better capture you as a person.”
FAQs
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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?
