Crimson Education Reviews 

428
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 142 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the knowledgeable strategists, essay mentors, and student success managers who provide personalized guidance, helping them navigate complex college applications with confidence. Consumers highlight that everyone is attentive, supportive, and dedicated to achieving the best possible academic outcomes. Reviewers also find the digital platform and app extremely useful for scheduling meetings and tracking their overall progress smoothly. Though some customers noted that initial consultations felt unhelpful or that certain team members were not a good fit for their specific needs. Some reviewers also mentioned that the services can be quite expensive or that communication regarding small tasks could sometimes be improved.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a student at Crimson Education, I’ve found their support incredibly helpful. Everyone is super kind, attentive, and genuinely willing to help you with your goals. They guide you step by step and ma... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yumi and Delanya are very helpful as student success manager and strategiest respectively. They helped provide many helpful options and suggestions for me. Yumi provided lots of detailed information a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We used Crimson to prepare for SATs and have had sold and thorough support throughout the process. The Crimson app is great to control the process and book consultations while keeping the whole team u... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crimson has helped me with a lot more than just a college application. They have helped me apply to competitions all over the world while reminding me of the importance of balance. They are worth ever... See more


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  1. Educational consultant
  2. Educational institution

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Gain Admission To Your Top College Choices! Crimson Education is a leading college admissions consultancy helping students gain admission to the Ivy League, Stanford, MIT, Duke, UC Berkeley, UCLA and other top colleges at a rate that is 4.5x higher than the general applicant rate.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Company

My daughter started with Crimson in her freshman year and I could not be happier. Crimson helped her come up with an amazing capstone project and have been guiding her to be accepted to her dream school. It’s not a company for everyone. They help your kid come up with their own work, they don’t do it for them. Some people think that, if you are paying, they should do all the work. That’s not what Crimson does. It’s a very serious coaching company. There are multiple people working with your kid, and when I was not too impressed with one of them, Customer service immediately offered me a replacement. My daughter is applying for college this fall and I only had great experiences with Crimson. Highly recommend.

25 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crimson Education is the best, highly recommended

Before working Crimson Education, i faced with many difficulties in the US application process. But after deciding to work with crimson, i received a enthusiastic support and guidance from the team--the strategist, SSC, portfolio constructor and many other mentors. I really appreciate all of their help, they are always so supportive and helpful.

Thanks to Ms Susan, she has an extensive experience in guidance people in application process. She was so knowledgeable and supportive, she helped me a lot in choosing the suitable college for my major, get to understand deeper about the application and provide helpful feedback for me

Thanks to my best SSC, Ms Millie. She's so helpful and trustworthy. She's always there whenever i needed and motivate me to do anything that enhance my portfolio, skills, and my character.

My journey will never completed without the support of my portfolio constructor(Ms Jianlin) and essays mentor(Ms Tran). Their advise and navigation were really helpful, useful and always helped me to stay organized.

Everything Crimson's team did for me was truly exceptional. And now, i could apply to the US application with confidence=)

25 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

A few months ago I was quite lost and unsure as to how to navigate or even how to start on my university application processes. However within a few weeks time, with all the tremendous help I received from my crimson team I have now received offers from three universities in Australia. I am very grateful for all the time and effort the team put in especially from Rachana and Natalija to guide me through this journey. Thank you very much

24 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick transition with special focus on additional testing

Crimson Education has helped my daughter, Tanvee, quickly shift into the new package of UK and Singapore. For example they advised shifting from Hindi as foreign language to other languages and she has been able to quickly take up Spanish AB as her choice. Further, the advisors- Rachana, Arhaan and Patrick have been phenomenal in advising on strategic extracurriculars related to her chosen stream- economics. I am very hopeful that with this proactive guidance, Tanvee will be able to not only get her dream college but also the stream of her choice.

23 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Annual Review

My experience has been great because of my wonderful councillors Tamilla Khanna and Vedika Mehta, who have both been very proactive and responsive throughout my journey with Crimson. They have always followed up to my doubts and questions and never leave anything hanging.

23 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crimson, nothing short of exceptional

Crimson Education has exceeded all expectations. Our teenage son is currently going through their program, and the support he’s received — from the CEO to his tutors — has been nothing short of outstanding.

The team is incredibly responsive, professional, and genuinely cares about the students they work with. It’s clear they have their students' best interests at heart, and that makes all the difference.

Thanks to the guidance from Sally, Luna, Jamie, and the wider Crimson team, our son George is not only working toward his dream of gaining a US college placement, but he's also thriving in his regular schoolwork. The confidence, structure, and motivation he’s gained through Crimson have been truly transformative.

We’re very grateful to have Crimson in George’s corner, we couldn’t recommend them more highly.

23 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crimson Education Review - A Journey from Uncertainty to Success

After hearing strong recommendations from a few senior parents, we decided to explore Crimson along with a few other college counseling options. Following the initial consultations, we chose to move forward with Crimson.

The first couple of years were focused on building Our Daughter's profile with a mix of guidance, mentorship, and strategic planning. While there was some mentor churn during this phase, which made the process feel a bit uneven at times, it was still a step in the right direction. However, the churn during the crucial application phase was particularly frustrating. We raised our concerns directly with Crimson's CEO and COO, and I must say the response was swift, thoughtful, and transformative. What followed was a significantly improved experience.

Even though our team was spread across Korea, France, and California, while we were based in California, time zones never posed a problem. When we needed guidance, feedback, or simply reassurance, the team was always available, flexible, responsive, and genuinely committed. I've seen forum posts worrying about time zone differences, but in our case, having a global team actually became a strength. It created an "around-the-clock" support model and brought diverse perspectives into essay reviews, which enriched the final outcome.

The entire team, including those we interacted with directly and those working behind the scenes, went above and beyond, not just during the application season but also as results began to roll in. They were there to help process decisions and even to guide us through the early stages of preparing for college life.

Crimson's support was not just tactical, but also emotional. They helped keep Our Daughter grounded, focused, and confident throughout a very demanding process. We're deeply grateful for their partnership and would recommend them to families navigating the complex college admissions landscape.

14 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

B level high school student --> Ivy League

I was a subpar student in high school and I was lucky to get into Cal Poly SLO. However, I did not fit in well at the school and the social scene was not a great fit for me. I tried to apply out as a transfer by myself after my freshman year, but had little luck. Sophomore year I decided to work with Crimson and create a structured plan around extracurriculars as well as months of thoughtful work on what my goals were, which lead to more thoughtful school selection, and then we worked vigorously on my essays. I originally wanted to apply to USC, which Crimson was supportive of, but they also pushed me to take a chance and apply to reach schools like Cornell. I ended up getting accepted to both USC's real estate development program as well as Cornell's school of hotel administration. As a B level student in high school I never would have believed that I'd be accepted into either of these schools. I just chose to commit to Cornell because their program is arguably the best undergraduate real estate program in the country, along with other qualitative factors. I'm extremely grateful for all of the support that Crimson gave me throughout the entire process. Helen and Joy were extremely helpful throughout the entire process.

28 June 2025
Unprompted review
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Luke we are so, so thrilled for you! We were all so excited when Helen told us you were accepted to USC, your dream school, and then to receive the Cornell acceptance on top of that! What an inspiring story! We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Helen, Joy, and the team! Best of luck at Cornell, we know you will crush it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crimson helped greatly and was super…

Crimson helped greatly and was super supportive in my journey of applying for tertiary education abroad, mate the otherwise somewhat complicated process easy to navigate and provided a compassionate and attentive team with Matt S and Samantha

5 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super Responsive Team and They Genuinely Care

I have been with Crimson for quite some time, and initially it was for an undergraduate application, but due to personal delays, I ended up postponing the service entirely. The team was super helpful in accommodating the life changes and was extremely empathetic and understanding of my situation. Truly amazing stellar service with extremely qualified individuals and professional tutors to assist in any sphere.

4 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

Really great team assigned to me, tailored for my needs and rich with experience. Not only were they personable and professional, but also very insightful, and ultimately was able to get into my dream university- Brown.

29 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing support from expert mentors!

Working with Crimson made such a difference in my entire college application journey. The process is complex and filled with nuances, and I truly couldn’t have navigated it without my strategist Zizi and application mentor Makhaela (huge props to them!) I always felt supported and understood, from planning extracurriculars to essay brainstorming and even waitlist strategy. Crimson gave me an incredibly personalized and impactful experience!

15 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Crimson team has been incredibly…

The Crimson team has been incredibly supportive, especially when it comes to the college application process. They’re always attentive to my questions and concerns, and their guidance has been invaluable in helping me navigate the right path forward.

13 May 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s been lucky for my parents to…

It’s been lucky for my parents to choose Crimson helping me over the course of college application. It is challenging and frustrating process. Fortunately, with the help of professional team, I was able to get a position in my dream school - University of Oxford!

30 April 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crimson Education

Crimson Education has been an incredible support system. From personalized guidance to strategic mentorship, the team has helped me navigate the complexities of the admissions process with confidence. My mentors have been incredibly knowledgeable, offering tailored advice that aligns with my strengths and unique experiences.

The structure and organization of my program made everything seamless, with regular check-ins and clear timelines that kept me on track. Beyond that, the motivation and encouragement I received from my mentors truly made a difference, pushing me to aim higher and believe in my potential.

Overall, my experience with Crimson has been amazing. I highly recommend it to any student looking for expert guidance in achieving their academic and career aspirations!

5 May 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We called Crimson with less than 2…

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. Made the whole process smooth and seamless considering the deadline. My daughter ended up with 3 successful Ivy League acceptances

20 December 2024
Unprompted review

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