# Jamie Beaton says Ivy League entry can be planned 2026-08-10T22:11:09+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Rhodes scholar Jamie Beaton, co-founder of Crimson Education, told parents and students in Gurgaon that Ivy League admissions are not luck but can be strategically planned. Beaton said many Indian students lack a cohesive strategy despite long lists of achievements. He advises students to find a unique niche by age 14 and build achievements around it. Crimson claims its students have a seven-times-higher acceptance rate to Ivy League schools than the general pool. The company, valued at $554 million, offers free resources and scholarships for students who cannot afford its services, Hindustan Times reports. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: college counselling, Crimson Education, Ivy League admissions, Jamie Beaton, strategic planning Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jamie-beaton-says-ivy-league-entry-can-be-planned/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jamie-beaton-says-ivy-league-entry-can-be-planned/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.