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In this episode of The TOEFL Speaking Prep Podcast for the AI Era, we dive into the high-pressure world of elite college admissions with a close look at Jamie Beaton and his company, Crimson Education. Known for helping students, some as young as 11, get into top-tier schools like Harvard, Stanford, and Yale, Crimson Education offers everything from test prep to extracurricular coaching, all for a steep price.

We explore Crimson’s secret sauce, from starting college prep early to crafting the perfect "hook" that makes students stand out, and we examine the larger implications. Is this intense focus on getting into prestigious schools putting too much pressure on kids? And are we losing sight of what education should really be about?

With insight from admissions directors and critics of Crimson’s methods, we also tackle the fairness of these strategies in a system already stacked against those who can’t afford high-end counseling. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on what it really takes to get into the Ivy League—and whether that should even be the goal.

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