Australian student, Oscar, recently gained admission to UPenn's Wharton School, Yale, Cornell and NYU just to name a few. He is joined by his Crimson Education Strategist of 2+ years, Mason, to discuss subject selection, building on extracurriculars, essays and why he chose Wharton over his other options. Are you aiming for top colleges like Wharton and Yale and want the support of experts like Mason? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started. Want to learn mor...
May 05, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Australian student and recent Stanford admit, Maggie, is joined by her Crimson strategist and Harvard graduate, George, in discussing Maggie's application including her extracurriculars, scores and essays as well as providing advice for future applicants to top colleges. Are you aiming for top colleges like Stanford and want the support of experts like George? Request a free consultation with an Academic Advisor near you to get started. Click to learn more about Stanford and check out this blog ...
May 01, 2021•45 min•Season 3Ep. 2
It's been an absolute pleasure hosting the Top of the Class podcast and it looks like you enjoy it too as we just passed 10,000 downloads! So thank you for your support and to the amazing guests. The show started out with the goal of high achievers sharing their insights and advice for students aspiring to do the same and we hope it's been doing just that for you. If you have any feedback, please Tweet me or get in contact on LinkedIn and finally, here's that YouTube video on the five things I'v...
Apr 30, 2021•1 min
When you're in high school, a career can feel like a long way off. The reality though is that tech companies like Google, Apple and Microsoft as well as thousands of other companies both big and small are scouting university campuses around the world for the best talent. In this episode, Crimson CEO and podcast co-host, Jamie, shares his insights into the tech careers to aim for, the subjects to focus on while in high school and how to make your way to top careers in tech. Are you aiming for top...
Apr 28, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 12
The number of students aspiring to a career in management consulting has exploded in recent years and it's easy to see why. With big pay cheques, prestigious companies and the idea of solving problems across multiple industries, it's definitely an appealing pathway. But how do you start to pave a path to consulting while in high school? With a cousin at McKinsey and an eye on the Ivies, Ibrahim is already making waves being a key part of the Boost NXT program for high school students, taking on ...
Apr 24, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 44
In the first episode of our new 'How I Got In' series, UChicago admit, Sylvia, reflects on her application journey including the essays she wrote, the scores she got and the extracurriculars she was involved in. Sylvia also gives fantastic advice for other students aiming to apply to US colleges. Are you aiming for top colleges like UChicago? Sylvia was supported by a team of admission experts from Crimson Education and you can get that support too! Request a free consultation with an Academic A...
Apr 21, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 1
It's a problem ambitious students face all around the world - how to find competitions you would love to enter. For Siddhant, it was a problem his younger sister was facing at her new school and so he decided to be part of the solution. Without much technical knowledge, Sid has put together a team of students working on Comprich to promote social impact competitions from around the world. In this episode, Sid takes us from original idea to present day, how he has been networking with competition...
Apr 18, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 43
It's been 15 years since Rohan graduated from UPenn's Wharton School and in this episode, he reflects on his experiences and his continued involvement in the Ivy League school. For close to a decade, Rohan has been keenly engaged with Penn’s various admission, alumni and strategic efforts in India as co-chair of the Penn Club of Delhi, member of the Penn Alumni Interview Council and a member of the executive committee of Wharton Club of Delhi. Listen in as Rohan shares how one of the world's lea...
Apr 14, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 11
15-year-old STEM researcher and best-selling author, Naila Moloo is working on everything from a design for an improved solar cell, a photon rocket, a start-up, the sequel to her best-selling book and a new series of books for children. We talk how she manages her time, the challenging first publishing experience and having a boss mentality. Are you aiming for top universities in the US, UK or Europe? Request a free consultation with an admissions expert to hear how to get into unis like Stanfor...
Apr 10, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Mason Hill has a long history in education after being an Admissions Officer, a teacher and now a student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education while also being a senior strategist for Crimson. As students around the world learn of their admission results from Ivy League schools, Mason reflects on why having a "dream school" may do more harm than good and what students can do instead. Are you aiming for top universities in the US, UK or Europe and would love the guidance of experts like Ma...
Apr 07, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 10
When 16-year-old New Jersey student, Brandon , first read about sport psychology, he was immediately drawn to the field given his love of basketball and how the mind works. He's since dived deep into the topic as the founder of Mind Design Sports and the host of the Mind Design Sports podcast. We chat about how students can benefit from sport psychology and the challenges he overcame in launching the podcast. Are you aiming for top universities in the US, UK or Europe? Request a free consultatio...
Apr 03, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 41
In recent years, students have started to believe that they need to found an organisation, not for profit or company to get admitted to top universities. Crimson Education's Director for USA and Canada, Anjali Bhatia, argues that this isn't the case and in fact, being a founder could potentially hurt your chances of admission. She also outlines what Admission Officers are actually looking for and what you can do to improve your candidacy. Are you aiming for top universities in the US, UK or Euro...
Mar 31, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Jenk Oz is the founder and CMO of Thred Media . With hundreds of thousands of followers and a mission to introduce Gen Z to social change. Thred reaches teens and young adults in 130+ countries a month and has won several awards including four W3 Awards, an International Davey Award, Amazon AWS Activator Award and been a finalist for a global KidScreen award. Jenk has been in West End theatre, TV, commercials, music videos, short films and voice overs. On the speaking circuit, Jenk has given thr...
Mar 27, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Crimson Education Strategist, Evelyn Wu, graduated with her bachelors and masters degree in mathematics at Oxford and spent 10 years working at the British Council. Her experience is now helping Crimson students gain admission to top UK unis. In this episode, Evelyn gives us an insight into how she approaches university research including the rankings that matter, the graduate and employment opportunities and how to set realistic goals. Are you aiming for top universities in the US, UK or Europe...
Mar 24, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 8
How many times have you watched a TED Talk and felt that it had the potential to change your life? That's exactly what happened for Anagha who always wanted to do more but felt like she should specialise in one thing. It wasn’t until she saw a TED talk about 'multipotentialites’ that she realised there’s nothing wrong with having a broad array of interests and talents! She has gone on to found a mental health organisation, be one of 50 global advocates for women in STEM, intern for an AI company...
Mar 20, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 39
When you ask Jamie Beaton to be a guest on the show, it's not so much a podcast as a mini crash course! In this episode, Jamie reflects on his time working for Weiss Asset Management and Tiger Management and his deep love of all things investing and finance to give insights into the career path and the extracurriculars that matter while in high school. Crimson CEO, Harvard graduate, Stanford MBA and Rhodes Scholar, Jamie Beaton, gives a fast-paced crash course into life in finance, the careers t...
Mar 17, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 7
17-year-old Liam Millward was aiming to study medicine but life has taken him down the entrepreneurship path! After he turned a family travel blog into a magazine with 50,000 readers, he turned his attention to podcasts and now to eCommerce. We chat about what it took to build the magazine readership, how to start a business and networking tips for young entrepreneurs. Liam invites listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn . Are you aiming for top universities in the US, UK or Europe? Request a ...
Mar 12, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 38
COVID-19 severely disrupted all aspects of college life but none more so than college sports. In this episode of College Tips, Crimson Education Strategist and former Harvard lacrosse player, Bryan Moore, discusses the future of college sports as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift and how students can build their candidacy away from the training track. Are you aiming for a US sport scholarship and would love the guidance of experts like Bryan? Request a free consultation with an Academic Adviso...
Mar 09, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Many students aim for a career in finance but Aryaansh is already experiencing it. The 15-year-old from Dubai has worked at JP Morgan, developed an algorithm to trade foreign currencies and trades on behalf of his friends. In this podcast episode, Aryaansh shares how he got the internship while in Year 10, the books he read to get started in the stock market and what his views are on stories like Gamestop and crytocurrencies. Aryaansh welcomes listeners to connect with him on LinkedIn . Try out ...
Mar 06, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 37
If you're aiming to apply to universities like Oxford or Cambridge, then nailing the UK personal statement should be high on your priority list. In this episode of College Tips, Oxford graduate and Crimson Education Strategist, Abbi Colwyn, takes a closer look at what makes a successful personal statement. She shares some her favourite essay writing formulas, mistakes to avoid and memorable essays to help you get a great head start! Try out Crimson's US College Admissions Calculator or the UK Un...
Mar 03, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 5
When award-winning poets, Nina and Ariana, wanted to go one step further than their school literary magazine, they didn’t expect to be running a global magazine! But that’s exactly what Potted Purple has become with submissions and readers from around the world with a focus on giving Gen Z a platform to share their art. In this episode, Nina and Ariana give an insight into how they got started, what they’ve learned along the way and their tips for you to do the same. For magazine editions and su...
Feb 27, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 36
With tens of thousands of students applying to top unis and standardised testing requirements dropping, how do you differentiate yourself from the crowd? As the product manager at Crimson Education and a Harvard graduate, Gabe has in-depth knowledge of the US college application process. In this episode, he gives some fantastic examples of how students have created unique extracurriculars and some tips on how you can get started today. Are you aiming for top universities in the US, UK or Europe ...
Feb 24, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 4
What does the Amazing Race TV show and the college admissions process have in common? More than you might think! In this special episode, actor and host of the Amazing Race, Allan Wu, reflects on his journey to UC Berkeley and how he is now guiding his daughter through the same process with the support of Crimson Education. We chat about the similarities between the Amazing Race and college admissions as well as the all important partnership between student and parent through the final years of ...
Feb 22, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Getting into Cambridge Medical School is hard enough and even more competitive for international students but that's exactly what Crimson student, Linda, has been able to achieve! Not only that, Linda successfully gained admission to medical programs in Australia and her home country of New Zealand. Linda shares her application experiences, study tips and exam techniques with Crimson Education CEO, Jamie Beaton. Click here for a recent blog on medical schools Try out Crimson's US College Admissi...
Feb 19, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 34
When it comes to studying overseas, the first step is figuring out where you want to apply to! Crimson Education strategist and LSE Law graduate, Bryn Laxton-Coglon, shares his insights based on his experiences mentoring students and from his own decision to go from Canada to studying in London. We chat about the major differences between the three study destinations, what type of student each country is looking for and what you should be considering beyond the prestige or rank of a university. ...
Feb 17, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
From a young age, Komal has believed students should have more access to a career oriented curriculum. So she started her own organisation, BZBUCK, to do just that! With a commitment to teaching entrepreneurship, finance and marketing to students of all ages, BZBUCK now has chapters around the world and has impacted nearly 10,000 students. In this episode, Komal takes us through how she get started and the three steps for growing BZBUCK that can be applied to almost any organisation. Click here ...
Feb 13, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Are you aiming to apply to Oxford or Cambridge? The interview is a critical part of the application and few people know the process better than Crimson Education Strategist, Hannah Rowberry. Hannah is a former Oxford Admissions Officer and Cambridge alumni. She shares her insights including what to expect from the first question, how best to prepare, tips for during the interview and why it's likely to be the most interesting interview you'll ever have! Try out Crimson's US College Admissions Ca...
Feb 10, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Hamza Alsamraee has only just finished high school and is already being called 'Iraq's Einstein'. He is the author of two math books including a #1 Amazon Best Seller and he manages the Daily Math Instagram account with more than 100,000 followers. It's certainly been a journey for Hamza since he once struggled with math at school. In the podcast, Hamza describes what motivated him to improve, how he wrote two math books and how other students can find a passion for a subject by learning beyond ...
Feb 06, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 32
We hear all the time that Admission Officers want to see "passion" but how do you get passion on paper for your application? Crimson Education Strategist and former UChicago Admission Officer, Steve Han, gives his advice and some of top tips to stand out from the crowd. This is the first episode of the new College Tips series featuring experts from Crimson Education. We'll be back with more amazing student interviews next episode! S ee more from Steve on Crimson's TikTok channel Try out Crimson'...
Feb 03, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Hi there Top of the Class listener! Thank you so much for your support and for sharing your favourite episodes. We're excited to announce a new weekly series featuring the amazing college admission experts from Crimson Education. These will be shorter episodes with insights on everything from applications to courses and unis to the latest admission news and, of course, some tips to help you be the Top of the Class. And don't worry, we'll still be hearing from amazing students from around the wor...
Feb 02, 2021•1 min•Season 2Ep. 1
