Command Education Blog
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What if I’m not ready for college?
For most American teenagers, college in some form is considered an inevitable step after high school. Sometimes it can feel like you’re on a train chugging ceaselessly towards four years of higher education, and beyond that (hopefully) a job. But wait, you might...
What Brown’s elevated ED numbers mean
Brown’s early decision statistics are out, revealing a whopping 20% increase in applicant numbers, up from 3,501 applicants last year to 4,169 this year. So what does that mean for this season of college applications and admissions? While it’s tempting to make...
Are my parents too involved in my college application process?
College is a time of great change, your first foray into living independently. And yet the process of applying is often one managed intensely by parents — for good reason, considering they’re (probably) going to be the ones footing the bill. This can be really...
How to fight application fatigue
After that initial rush to submit EA/ED applications, it can be tempting to hit the snooze button for a while and catch a much-needed break before beginning the process anew with the regular round. At the same time, you will likely find yourself busier than ever...
Does college location matter?
College location is one of the first things we notice about a school. If you’re able to go on a tour of campus, you’re likely to be swayed subconsciously by how pretty it is, or what kind of weather it is that day (more on that later). But how much does a school’s...
Am I better off applying for a more obscure major?
If you talk to most students about applying to colleges, you’ll likely get similar responses regarding their chosen major: Economics, psychology, engineering, and so on. Given the popularity of certain majors, it’s natural to wonder whether applying for majors that...
Will college admissions officers look at my Instagram?
It’s hard to say exactly whether college admissions officers will spend time combing through your online presence in determining whether you’re a good candidate for the school. Although “less than a third” of colleges actually visit applicants’ social media, a...
SOS Last Minute Application Help: 5 Things To Do Before You Press “Send”
It’s the eve of your early application deadline, and you’re starting to panic (okay, let’s be honest--you’ve been panicking since August). But now the reality of getting ready to finally hit the “submit” button is beginning to set in, and you might be wondering how...
How can I get published while still in high school?
If your pen is mightier than your sword, then you might want to consider contests and publication opportunities that can help highlight your skill as a writer. These opportunities are helpful to college admissions committees because they place your abilities in a...
