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36 Questions to Find Your Dream School
These 36 questions can serve as a starting point for you to research schools on your list and prepare for your college visits this spring. Bring any unanswered or intriguing questions along as you visit your top schools and seek out faculty, students, and admissions off…
Dartmouth Reinstates SAT Requirement
Amidst recent predictions that the SAT is poised to make a comeback at Ivy League and other top schools, Dartmouth has become the first Ivy League institution to retire its test-optional policy. Applicants to the Class of 2029 will again be required to submit standardiz…
How Can You Get Into the Ivy League Without Legacy Status?
Ivy League institutions have long prioritized legacy status in their admissions processes, giving the family members of alumni an advantageous position in top universities’ ever-swelling applicant pools. While legacy status might continue to offer some benefits in the…
The SAT Is Making a Comeback—Is Your Student Prepared?
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Ivy League universities swiftly embraced test-optional policies, signaling a momentous departure from the long-standing reliance on standardized testing in admissions decisions. Anecdotal evidence has long suggested that even where …
What High School Students Should Do in 2024 To Impress Ivy League Admissions Officers
New Years is the perfect time for high school students to reflect on their goals, aspirations, and opportunities for personal growth. Here are New Year’s resolutions for students in every stage of their high school journey who want to seize the fresh start the new year …
Deferred from an Ivy League School? Here’s What to Do Next
Top colleges released their Early Action and Early Decision results last week, and while some students may be experiencing the relief that comes with an early acceptance, others are grappling with the disappointment and worry that accompanies a deferral. If you find yo…
Early Action/Early Decision Class of 2028 Results Pinboard
After weeks of waiting, the Class of 2028 acceptance rates for Early Action and Early Decision are finally rolling in! As colleges and universities release their data, Command Education has you covered with live updates.
5 Summer Plans that Will Impress Ivy League Universities
As families prepare for the bustle of the holiday season, summer may seem to be in the distant future. However, for motivated high school students with Ivy League dreams, the winter is a critical time to plan the coming summer and strategize the best ways to use their t…
5 Ways Students Can Build Their Application Profile Over Winter Break
Winter break is not just a time for festive celebrations and relaxation; it also presents a valuable opportunity for high school students to make significant strides in building their college admissions profile. Whether a freshman or senior, high school students should …









