Get Into Your Dream School
If you are a rising high school senior, junior, or even sophomore, you are almost certainly starting to think about applying to college. And let’s be honest: doing so has become incredibly complex, especially recently.
From building a college list, to navigating the application process and its deadlines, to figuring out whether to submit test scores when optional, to deciphering initialisms like EA, ED, REA, and RD, and so much more, it’s just completely overwhelming.
And that’s all before you even start filling out the Common App. Once you get to that point, you have to decide how best to frame yourself, pick a topic, write the best possible personal statement and supplemental essays, and persuasively convey your activities and academic honors.
There’s also sourcing letters of recommendation and preparing for (and then nailing) interviews – not to mention actually picking a school once you start getting decisions. We’re anxious just thinking about it! But we’ve also been in your shoes (recently), and we can help.
CCA Makes It Easier
The Crimson Coaching Academy is a one-week application boot camp held on Harvard’s beautiful Cambridge, Massachusetts campus. Programs run weekly from November 2025 through December 2025.
Rising high school seniors, juniors, and exceptional sophomores are invited to apply, with admission granted based on qualifications and availability. We are proud to offer need-based financial aid for both domestic and international students, with requests evaluated on a case-by-case basis following completion of the standard CCA application.
We promise you’ll leave with a completed Common App you are proud of, having received expert, hands-on instruction and insider tips from Harvard students and admissions officers alike. Ready to get into your dream school? Applications Open Fall 2025.
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What to expect when you attend the CCA
PRESENTING YOUR BEST SELF
Complete the Common App
We excel at refining personal statements with individualized guidance, leveraging our instructors’ track records of successful college admissions and winning insights. Our tailored approach ensures your entire Common App authentically represents your strengths, maximizing your chances of standing out to admissions committees at top-tier colleges and universities. Ready to get into your dream school? Applications Open Fall 2025.
GUIDANCE, TIPS, AND SECRETS
Get Insider Information
Not only will you be able to network with like-minded peers, but you’ll also receive mentorship directly from current Harvard students, as well as guidance, tips, and maybe even some secrets from admissions officers. What does the Harvard admissions committee look for in an application? How is each applicant graded? What pitfalls should you avoid? Learn all this, and more, at the CCA. Ready to get into your dream school? Applications Open Fall 2025.
UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE
Explore Harvard and MIT
Immerse yourself in these prestigious institutions alongside current undergraduates. The CCA offers a unique taste of life at Harvard and MIT that goes way beyond any public tour you might take. Ask questions of and get to know some of Harvard’s best and brightest throughout the weeklong program, making memories and ensuring your experience is truly unforgettable. Ready to get into your dream school? Applications Open Fall 2025.
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