Command in the Media
Command Education stays ahead of admissions trends so families can make informed, strategic decisions.
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.
04/04/2023
Soaring cost of college; Some parents spending $750K on helping kids get into college
Christopher Rim, CEO of Command Education, join Brian Sullivan host of “Last Call” on CNBC to discuss the soaring demand for his business — getting kids into top-tier colleges.
03/31/2023
‘Ivy Day’ 2023 results are in: Ivy League acceptance rates set record low
“This year marks yet another year of historic lows in Ivy League acceptance rates — especially with top Ivy League colleges at a record 3% to 4% admit rate,” Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of Command Education, based in the West Village in New York City, told the Post.
03/31/2023
Parents Are Paying Consultants $750,000 to Get Kids Into Ivy League Schools
“Tuition and cost of attendance is not just going up at Ivy League and competitive schools, it’s going up everywhere,” said Christopher Rim, the CEO of college consulting firm Command Education. “If a Rolls-Royce and a Toyota are the exact same price, which one would you want?”
03/30/2023
On ‘Ivy Day,’ college hopefuls hear from Harvard, Princeton — but here’s the school more students want to attend
This can also serve as an important lesson for future applicants, according to Christopher Rim, president and CEO of Command Education. “It’s not just about having top grades and test scores,” he said.
″Decision letters from top schools are a reminder of the importance of crafting a balanced college list, honing their interests to convey a singularity of focus, and starting early in the process.″
03/29/2023
What is ‘Ivy Day?’ Your guide to elite college admissions’ big day
You may recall eagerly checking the mailbox during your senior year in high school to see if you were accepted to one or more of your top colleges. For the elite waiting to hear back from prestigious Ivy League schools, the preparation began long before many of us were even thinking about school.
These days, the nail-biting remains the same, though the big reveal now takes place in cyberspace, and all on March 30, aka “Ivy Day.”
03/27/2023
Best Scholarship Websites of 2023
Even the best student loans and other financial aid items don’t always provide enough to cover all the costs of college. Scholarships are a great way to bridge the gap, with no obligation to repay the money. Finding scholarships you qualify for can be difficult. But there are several great scholarship websites that can help you do it.