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. Desp…
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. Below, Columbia graduate an…
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. Below, Senior Tutor Caleb Kim shed…
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 their …
If you are considering applying to a top MBA program, the first step toward success lies in understanding what top schools are looking for and laying a strong foundation of professional acumen before it comes time to compile your application. Below, Senior Mentor and Ha…
Math is an academic subject that can elicit dread, anxiety, and frustration, and many students who struggle in math classes convince themselves from a young age that they’re simply “not a math person.” But is that really true? Command Education Senior Tutor Arthur…
In the last five years, the college admissions landscape has seen seismic changes, and some of the most significant have concerned standardized testing—from ever-evolving testing requirements to the digitization of the ACT and SAT to changing test lengths and rigor. C…
For many students, standardized testing is one of the most daunting and anxiety-inducing aspects of the college admissions process. Command Education’s Senior Tutors work one-on-one with students to help them master these challenges, overcome test-taking anxiety, and …
Should you attend a conservatory or aim for a music program at a top school? From choosing the right path to pursue their music dreams, finding the best fit program, building a portfolio, and preparing for auditions, going through the college admissions process as a mus…
The way you spend your summer can speak volumes on your college applications. Top colleges regard summer activities as a means of better understanding applicants’ passions and interests, and determining the kind of community members they will be outside of the classro…
