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![5 Books About the College Application Process to Read this Summer](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/5-Books-About-the-College-Application-Process-to-Read-this-Summer-400x284.jpg)
In the increasingly competitive landscape of top college admissions, strategy and preparation are critical for crafting a standout application. If you’re lounging poolside or passing time on a ...
![The Personal Statement Topics Ivy League Hopefuls Should Avoid](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Personal-Statement-Topics-Ivy-League-Hopefuls-Should-Avoid-400x284.jpg)
A compelling personal statement is a critical component of an Ivy League application, as it offers students the unique opportunity to showcase their personality, experiences, and aspirations. As ...
![5 Ways to Maximize Your Academic Summer Program for Ivy League Admissions](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/5-Ways-to-Maximize-Your-Academic-Summer-Program-for-Ivy-League-Admissions--400x284.jpg)
Participating in a rigorous, merit-based academic program over the summer is a fantastic way to build your resume and meaningfully engage with your subject of interest. If you want to stand out ...
![5 Important Takeaways from the 2024–2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Global University Rankings](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/5-Important-Takeaways-from-the-2024–2025-U.S.-News-and-World-Report-Best-Global-University-Rankings-400x284.jpg)
This morning, U.S. News and World Report released their much-anticipated 2024-2025 Best Global University Rankings. These annual rankings are a cornerstone in the field, influencing decisions ...
![The Admissions Criteria that Top Schools Really Care About](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/The-Admissions-Criteria-that-Top-Schools-Really-Care-About-400x284.jpg)
When navigating the competitive college admissions process at Ivy League and other top schools, it’s easy to get lost in a sea of advice, myths, and speculation. Here’s what the most recent CDS ...
![Ivy League Schools Care About Your Summer Job—So You Should, Too](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ivy-League-Schools-Care-About-Your-Summer-Job—So-You-Should-Too--400x284.jpg)
With summer break on the horizon, high school students across the country will soon start working summer jobs to earn extra money and build their resumes. Here are five ways you can maximize ...
![Does it Really Matter Where You Go to College? Financially, It Does](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Does-it-Really-Matter-Where-You-Go-to-College-Financially-It-Does--400x284.jpg)
High school students and their parents are nothing short of obsessed with college decisions. Though many invest huge amounts of time, money, and energy into the college admissions process, ...
![Q&A with Head of Client Operations Alex: Command Education’s Unique College Admissions Expertise](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/QA-with-Head-of-Operations-Alex-400x284.jpg)
Command Education’s pioneering approach to the college admissions process provides students with individualized, one-on-one guidance from a near-peer mentor. In order to answer the most ...
![How to Stand Out in the Ivy League During Your Freshman Year](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/How-to-Stand-Out-in-the-Ivy-League-During-Your-Freshman-Year--400x284.jpg)
Standing out in college is a different endeavor than standing out in high school—it requires time, intentionality, and a willingness to be uncomfortable and challenge yourself. Most importantly, ...
![Here’s How Ivy League Schools Evaluate Student GPAs](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Heres-How-Ivy-League-Schools-Evaluate-Student-GPAs--400x284.jpg)
A stellar GPA is one of the building blocks of a successful Ivy League application, and as the school year winds down, many students are anxiously seeking to give theirs a final boost. Here are ...
![5 Last-Minute Summer Plans That Will Impress Ivy League Admissions Officers](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/5-Last-Minute-Summer-Plans-That-Will-Impress-Ivy-League-Admissions-Officers--400x284.jpg)
As summer approaches, high school students may find themselves scrambling to find ways to make the most of their time off of school. For those with Ivy League dreams, the pressure to maximize ...
![So Your School Doesn’t Offer APs—Should You Still Take AP Exams?](https://www.commandeducation.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Should-You-Still-Take-AP-Exams-400x284.jpg)
Advanced Placement courses are offered at thousands of high schools across the U.S., however, a large number of schools do not offer AP courses. That being said, there are some scenarios in ...