Command in the Media
Command Education in the Media
Command Education is a thought leader in the education and admissions consulting industries, routinely providing expert insights in regional, national, and global news media outlets. Our team is frequently called upon to comment on emerging trends in college admissions, student success, and the evolving landscape of higher education.
03/28/2024
After a difficult application year, college hopefuls have a ‘love-hate relationship’ with ‘Ivy Day,’ expert says
Yet, just weeks later, Harvard was named the ultimate “dream” school, according to a Princeton Review survey of college-bound students.
“Right now, a lot of students are still aiming for these top-tier, name-brand schools. But they really have these love-hate relationships with [colleges in the Ivy League] because they make the process so confusing and chaotic,” said Christopher Rim, president and CEO of Command Education.
03/28/2024
Waitlisted at your dream college? Here’s what to do next
The admissions landscape at top schools has become more fiercely competitive than ever before. During the 2023–24 early application cycle, Yale announced that it accepted 709 of its 7,856 applicants, amounting to a 9.02% acceptance rate — the lowest in over 20 years, topping the precedent set last cycle.
03/19/2024
Parents Are Hiring Pricey Consultants to Help Kids Get Into College
Many high school students are starting to get their acceptance or rejection letters from colleges. While it can be a stressful time for families, it’s fueling a $3 billion industry of independent educational consultants with some parents spending $120,000 on services. NBC’s Morgan Radford reports for TODAY.
03/18/2024
US colleges bring back standardized testing after finding test-optional policies hurt minority students
Christopher Rim, the CEO and founder of Command Education (a private Ivy League and elite college consultancy), told Fox News Digital that many colleges created test-optional policies based on the assumption that standardized testing has historically disadvantaged students of color.
03/05/2024
Harvard is back on top as college hopefuls’ ultimate ‘dream’ school, despite recent turmoil
Indeed, a slightly more favorable acceptance rate could have already prompted more students to apply by the regular decision deadline on Jan. 1, according to Christopher Rim, president and CEO of college consulting firm Command Education.
01/29/2024
Inventing the Perfect College Applicant For $120,000 a year, Christopher Rim promises to turn any student into Ivy bait.
Christopher Rim, founder of Command Education, has built a multimillion-dollar business helping wealthy families navigate college admissions. “We are texting students 15 minutes before math class to make sure they turn in their homework,” he says, illustrating the firm’s hands-on approach. Rim is unapologetic about his role, stating, “Yes, I’m helping the rich have an unfair advantage—over other rich students.” He recalls a CEO promising to “double [his] business” if their child got into a top school and dismisses complaints from frustrated parents: “You deserve it, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to get it.” His approach is simple—find the right narrative and shape it to win admissions officers over.