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.
12/14/2023
Can You Reapply to a College After Being Rejected?
Colleges reject applicants for various reasons.
“It could be that their essay was terrible or their extracurricular descriptions were not properly formatted, or they forgot a letter of recommendation,” says Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of the admissions firm Command Education.
12/04/2023
Ivy League slashes price of ‘donor door’ from $20m to $2m after antisemitism storm
“If a billionaire has committed $50 million or $100 million a year and now they’re backing out, colleges need to figure out how to fill that gap,” Command Education founder Christopher Rim told The Post.
“The only way to do that is by recruiting lower amount donors.”
11/29/2023
"PLAN B" Schools: Wealthy Jewish Families Rejecting Ivy Leagues
Christopher Rim, CEO of Command Education speaks with Hosts Brian Brenberg, Jackie DeAngelis, and Taylor Riggs on The Big Money Show on Fox Business. Rim offers his insight on the pressing issue of free speech within prestigious Ivy League universities, particularly in the context of their response to the conflict involving Israel.
11/27/2023
Wealthy Jewish families are rejecting the Ivy League for ‘Plan B’ schools
In a significant shift in elite university admissions, wealthy Jewish families are reconsidering their long-held aspirations for their children to attend Ivy League schools like Harvard and Columbia. This change comes in the wake of increasing pro-Palestine rallies and a surge in anti-Israel sentiment across these prestigious campuses. Christopher Rim, a prominent college admissions consultant and founder of Command Education, reports a noticeable trend among high school seniors and their families, who are actively removing Ivy League schools from their application lists.
11/16/2023
Rich parents are ditching prep schools for public — to get kids into the Ivy League
New York City families are forking over five-figure tuition to prep schools like Trinity, Dalton and Horace Mann, thinking these private academies are runways to the Ivy League — but one admissions expert says it’s a bad bet.
In fact, according to college admissions consultant Christopher Rim, that same kid would have a four-to-five times greater shot of getting into a top-tier college if they went to a public school.
10/26/2023
Harvard Bound: Strategies That Propel Students Past Admissions Hurdles
“I just followed my passions and my interests,” Rim said, attributing his acceptance to his genuine story that struck a chord with the admissions officers. Among 18 applicants from his high school, Rim, who had the lowest grades among them, was the only one accepted into Yale.
Established in 2015, Command Education has become the sought-after service for families aiming for Ivy League admissions. Charging a hefty fee upwards of $1,500 an hour, Rim’s organization aids students from prestigious schools like Horace Mann and Trinity.