CGA Early Decision Success: Celebrating Global Offers to Top US Universities

Crimson Global Academy is thrilled to celebrate an outstanding Early Decision season in the 2025-2026 admissions cycle, with students earning offers to prestigious universities across the United States. From an Ivy League college to liberal arts leaders and world-class research institutions, our students are securing places at some of the most competitive schools in the world, including:

• Wake Forest University
• Grinnell College
• New York University (NYU)
• Washington University in St. Louis (WashU)
• and Columbia University

These Early Decision acceptances reflect not only exceptional academic promise but also the strategic support and personalised guidance that are central to the CGA experience - from curriculum planning to university selection and application strategy.

Guided Every Step: How CGA’s Admissions Counselling Makes the Difference

At Crimson Global Academy, university admissions success isn’t accidental - it’s supported. Our dedicates university counselling team works with every senior student, starting earlier than traditional schools in 9th grade:

Personalised Academic Planning

We help students define and refine their university aspirations early, aligning their ambitions with realistic targets and stretch goals, helping them find their best-fit university. At CGA personalised learning means students can take accelerated courses above their age group, including Advanced Placements, to stand out in admissions.

Our counsellors help answer: Where will you thrive academically and personally? Which subject suits your goals and interests best?

Strategic Profile Development

Admissions teams at top institutions evaluate more than grades; they look for purpose, passion, leadership, and impact. CGA’s counsellors guide students in strengthening their academic portfolios with rigorous coursework, meaningful extracurriculars, and distinct personal narratives that resonate with admissions committees.

Tailored Application Support

From interview prep to application timelines, our team provides comprehensive guidance through group workshops and 1:1 sessions. This consistent, structured support is a cornerstone of our results.

Holistic Preparation for US & UK Systems

Whether students are applying through Early Decision, Early Action, or regular rounds, our counsellors demystify requirements, expectations, and best practices for each system - helping students present their strongest possible application.

CGA integrates personalised academic planning with admissions support starting from 9th grade. It’s designed to empower students to outthink, not just outscore, the competition.

A Journey From Moscow to Grinnell - Roman’s Story

One standout success from our recent cohort is Roman, a student whose path from traditional schooling to global university admissions illustrates the CGA difference.

Roman realised that his previous school in Moscow wasn’t aligned with his ambition to study abroad. He chose CGA for its flexibility, personalised academic plan, and international outlook. At CGA:

For the final two years of high school, I realised my school wasn’t going to be sufficient to meet my long-term academic and professional goals… I was feeling held back and lacking flexibility, especially since I was dreaming of studying abroad.

Working closely with CGA’s university counselling team, Roman clarified his goals, selected the right target universities, and shaped an application that played to his strengths - particularly his extracurricular leadership and international mindset.

The result? Roman earned an offer to Grinnell College with a generous $76,000 need-based international grant and a programme that perfectly matches his academic interests.

Reflecting on this success, Roman said:

I got accepted into Grinnell College in the USA … I will be doing Economics and German studies majors.

He also noted the competitive nature of financial aid applications, where strategy is as important as ambition:

I was in disbelief … Only 33% prospective students need as much aid in Grinnell, so the process was extremely competitive.

Roman’s journey showcases how personal drive plus tailored academic and counselling support can open doors that once felt out of reach.

Looking Ahead: What This Means for Future Applicants

This year’s Early Decision offers reinforce CGA’s mission: to empower globally ambitious students with the academic rigor, personalised support, and strategic guidance needed to achieve admission to highly selective universities in the US, UK, and beyond.

As the university application season continues, we encourage current and future students to engage early with counsellors, define their ambitions, and build profiles that stand out - not just in grades, but in purpose and impact.

Whether you’re aiming for a liberal arts college, a research university, or competitive financial aid opportunities, CGA’s integrated counselling support helps you think beyond acceptance — towards academic fulfilment and future impact.