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The statement offers “no clear reason why he would benefit from attending college … At its essence, the personal statement must convey who the candidate is beyond his or her accomplishments and how they’ll uniquely contribute to the campus,” Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of college ...
Despite receiving acceptance letters from Columbia University, several top students are turning the Ivy League school down — citing instability, safety concerns, and damaged trust in leadership. College admissions expert Christopher Rim of Command Education shared that none of his ten accepted ...
The 29-year-old chief executive of Command Education is the mastermind behind hundreds of teenagers from wealthy families winning coveted spots at the world’s best institutions. With his team of mentors on call 24/7, Mr Rim offers students from as young as 12 unlimited help with everything ...
“Two years ago, if you got into Columbia, you were so happy. Now it’s like, okay, well, what are the other options out there,” said college admissions expert Christopher Rim. He noted a surge in students reconsidering their Columbia applications after federal funding cuts. “The brand name has ...
Columbia essentially did this to themselves,” said college admissions expert Christopher Rim, noting the school’s preference for students deeply involved in social justice activism. He pointed to application prompts favoring adversity narratives, questioning their relevance for wealthy ...
High school seniors are rethinking their plans to attend elite universities like Columbia due to ongoing anti-Israel protests on campuses. College admissions consultant and Command Education CEO, Christopher Rim, joins Fox & Friends First to discuss how these protests are influencing college ...
“If you were to compare Columbia with virtually any Ivy League, virtually any other Ivy League will win [in terms of desirability with students] — and even non-Ivies like Duke, Emory and Washington [University] in St. Louis,” college admissions consultant and Command Education CEO Christopher ...
For years, Harvard reigned as the ultimate dream school—but not anymore. In 2025, MIT claimed the top spot in The Princeton Review’s rankings, reflecting shifting student priorities. While prestige still matters, today’s applicants are increasingly focused on affordability and career ...
“Over the past 24 hours, we received an unusual influx of inquiries from students in China, Korea and India because of Trump’s gold card visa,” Christopher Rim, president and CEO of college consulting firm Command Education, said Thursday, two days after Trump first floated the idea.
High school seniors are making bold moves in their college application essays — and it’s paying off. According to college admissions expert Christopher Rim, students who highlight their conservative values and experiences, such as volunteering for political campaigns or joining free speech ...
The Ivy League’s prestige has been challenged by allegations of bias and free speech issues, prompting many students to look beyond traditional Ivies. Elite universities like NYU, Duke, and Rice, dubbed the "new Ivies," are gaining prominence with rigorous academics, plummeting acceptance ...
Planning for college starts earlier than you think. Experts recommend opening a 529 plan, saving gift money, and starting monthly contributions from birth. By middle and high school, encourage kids to save earnings, apply for scholarships, and take AP classes. Transparent family discussions ...
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