Legacy Admissions Comes Under Fire Again—What You Need to Know
Legacy admission is continuing to face scrutiny. Last month, the advocacy group Education Reform Now (ERN) published the fifth installment of its series “The Future of Fair Admissions,” focused on the evolving landscape of legacy admissions in higher education. The...
How Command Education Senior Mentors Make Students’ Columbia Dreams a Reality: Q&A with Sam
Nestled in New York City’s Morningside Heights neighborhood, Columbia University is distinguished amongst its Ivy League peers for its urban campus, rigorous Core Curriculum, and its socially engaged and intellectually curious student body. Yet with a 3.85% admissions...
How Command Education Senior Tutors Help Low-Scoring Students Reach Their Goals: Q&A with Caleb
Sitting for the ACT or SAT for the first time can be daunting—the precise timing, comprehensive range of material, and pressure to perform can be a particularly anxiety-inducing combination for students who struggle with test-taking. And receiving a score far lower...
How Command Education Senior Mentors Help Students Earn Admission to Dartmouth: Q&A with Lauren
Dartmouth College offers one of the most unique and tightly-knit communities in the Ivy League. Nestled in Hanover, New Hampshire, Dartmouth is known for its small student body, strong undergraduate focus, and innovative D-Plan, which allows students to structure...