Areas We Serve
College Admissions Consultants in Los Angeles, CA
Personalized college admissions counseling for Los Angeles students aiming for Stanford, UCLA, UC Berkeley, the Ivy League, and other top US universities.
Helping Los Angeles Students Stand Out in Competitive Admissions Markets
“In highly competitive regions like Los Angeles, admissions officers aren’t evaluating students in isolation. They’re comparing them directly against peers from the same schools.”
Kimberley L., Former Stanford Admissions Officer
The Challenge
Los Angeles is home to some of the most academically competitive private, charter, and magnet schools in the United States. Each year, top universities receive large volumes of applications from the same Southern California schools, many with near-identical academic profiles.
In this environment, admissions officers evaluate students in direct comparison with peers from their own schools. Strong grades and rigorous coursework are expected. What determines outcomes is how clearly a student’s interests, impact, and direction stand out within their immediate peer group.
How We Help
Crimson Education supports Los Angeles students with long-term, strategic college admissions counseling that leads to offers from Stanford, UCLA, UC Berkeley, the Ivy League, and other top-ranked universities at rates well above national averages. Students benefit from individualized planning, expert mentorship, and a proven admissions framework developed by former admissions officers and Ivy League graduates.
Personalized Strategy. Proven Results.
Our Results
Our students have earned more than 1,860 offers to Stanford, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Duke, and Ivy League institutions. In fact, 98% of Crimson’s students are admitted to at least one of their top five college choices, and acceptance rates at top universities are up to eight times higher than national averages.
Why Families Turn to Private College Consultants
In California, student-to-counselor ratios remain far above recommended levels, limiting the amount of individualized college guidance students receive. In Los Angeles, this gap is especially pronounced given the competitiveness of the applicant pool and the expectations of top universities.
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Academic Rigor Beyond GPA
Selective universities look beyond grades to course selection, progression, and intellectual depth.
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Sustained Leadership and Initiative
Impact over time matters more than short-term participation or résumé stacking.
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Demonstrated Depth or Impact
Research, competitions, creative work, or real-world projects help distinguish students within competitive peer groups.
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Coherent Personal Narrative
Essays and interviews are evaluated for clarity of direction and alignment across the application.
High Schools We Work With in Los Angeles
Crimson has supported students from leading public, private, charter, and magnet schools across the Greater Los Angeles area
These leading schools include: + Harvard-Westlake + Marlborough + Brentwood + Flintridge Prep + Palisades Charter + Polytechnic School + Sierra Canyon + Troy High School + Arcadia High School + Loyola High School + Westridge School + Windward School
Meet Our Consultants
Los Angeles students working with Crimson are supported by a global team of former admissions officers and Ivy League graduates who have collectively reviewed and evaluated thousands of applications at institutions including Stanford, UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, Harvrd and MIT.
Our Approach
How Crimson Supports LA Students
Crimson provides comprehensive, end-to-end college admissions counseling for students in grades 8–12, tailored to the competitive Los Angeles admissions environment. Our approach combines long-term strategy with highly specialized support across academics, extracurriculars, testing, and applications.
Neighbourhoods We Serve Across Los Angeles
Crimson works with families throughout the Greater Los Angeles region.
These neighbourhoods include: + Beverly Hills + Santa Monica + Brentwood + Pacific Palisades + Manhattan Beach + Malibu + Pasadena + Sherman Oaks + Encino + Culver City + La Cañada Flintridge + Torrance + Glendale + Irvine + Newport Beach
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.”
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