The admissions landscape has changed dramatically since parents applied to college years ago. Amidst declining admissions rates, swelling applicant pools, and an ever-changing target of what admissions officers are looking for, many families are discovering that the pro…
Reading comprehension is one of the most essential—and often insufficiently practiced—skills in a student’s academic toolkit. Whether you’re preparing for the ACT or SAT or simply trying to stay on top of schoolwork, strong reading skills are a critical foundation…
Command Education Senior Tutors work one-on-one with students to not only create tailored lesson plans that align with their needs and learning styles, but also make learning enjoyable and exciting. We sat down with Senior Tutor Jin Yan, who shared insights about how sh…
Students often think about their transcript and GPA in light of one thing: the college admissions process. The stress of achieving and maintaining a 4.0, enrolling in AP and other advanced courses, and seeking out private tutoring stems in large part from students’ an…
Every admissions season, underclassmen look to top-ranked seniors’ college results as a gauge for competitiveness in the college admissions landscape. Learning that students with a 4.0 GPA, perfect test scores, and an array of impressive extracurriculars were rejected…
After Ivy Day’s college admissions results were released last week, many students found themselves navigating the uncertainty and stress of the waitlist. While a waitlist notification represents a frustrating delay, it does not necessarily mean that a student must for…
For many high school freshmen and their parents, Ivy Day results are a rude wake up call—witnessing their school’s valedictorian and other stellar students get rejected from Ivy League and top 25 schools is anxiety-inducing. In today’s admissions climate, students…
Today marks the 2025 “Ivy Day,” when students across the globe receive their admissions results from Ivy League and select top schools. Beyond the numbers and data, this admissions cycle revealed important shifts in institutional priorities, as colleges reaffirm the…
Receiving a waitlist notification from your dream school can feel defeating—for students who have waited months for an admissions decision, the prospect of remaining in admissions limbo is a frustrating one. However, it is important to remember that a waitlist notific…
This week, The Princeton Review released its findings from the 2025 edition of the College Hopes & Worries Survey. Each year, this survey provides insights into the concerns, aspirations, and decision-making processes that affect college applicants and their families. H…
