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Maximize Your MBA Admission Chances with Round 1

R3 is risky. Lower acceptance rates, fewer scholarships, and intense competition. Get ahead by applying in R1 with expert guidance.

Round 1 MBA Admissions

A Hidden Competitive Edge

Applying in Round 1 can significantly boost your chances of acceptance, yet many applicants overlook this strategic advantage.

R1 vs R3

Why is Round 1 a Better Strategy?

Round 1 offers higher acceptance rates, more scholarship opportunities, and a stronger chance for overrepresented candidates. Don’t wait until Round 3, when competition is tougher and spots are limited.

Generally, Higher Acceptance Rates

More seats available, fresh eyes on applications. R3 is far more competitive with limited spots.

More Scholarship Opportunities

More seats and funding available. R3 has fewer spots and limited scholarships.

Round 3 is for Class Balancing

Schools use R3 to fill diversity gaps, making it a tough round for general applicants.

How can Crimson MBA help?

Maximize Your Round 1 Advantage with a Winning Strategy.

Our expert coaches help high-achieving professionals secure admission to top postgraduate programs with confidence. As the only admissions advisory firm audited by a Big Four firm, we take your success seriously. Our personalized, proven strategies go beyond early applications—ensuring your profile stands out, maximizes your chances, and unlocks scholarship opportunities in the competitive admissions landscape.

100
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Success Rate

Every applicant secures admission to at least 1 of 4 programs they apply to.

90
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M7 Acceptance

All of our M7 applicants receive at least one admission offer.

98
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Placement

Unrivaled placement rate at elite European MBA programs like INSEAD and LBS, Oxford & more

Our Reputation Precedes Us

At Crimson Education, we focus on what matters most: helping students succeed. Recognition for our work is simply a reflection of the outcomes we achieve together.

The Wall Street Journal has highlighted our approach to university admissions for its precision and impact:
"Crimson has come to dominate an elite slice of the growing U.S. market for help navigating the competitive, confusing and shifting university admission process."

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