Command Education in the Media

Admissions policies are in flux as colleges are rethinking their practices after the Supreme Court’s ruling. Some schools may put more weight on students’ household income and regional background to diversify their student bodies, and they may also reduce reliance on standardized test scores or eliminate SAT and ACT requirements.

College admissions consultants share their top tips for gaining admission to Ivy League schools. They emphasize the importance of starting early, showcasing a specialized hook or passion, and crafting a compelling personal statement. Consultants advise students to cultivate relationships with teachers and school counselors for strong letters of recommendation.

The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious college admissions has left students and college admissions consultants uncertain about its implications. While colleges are still determining their next steps, experts predict that students from underrepresented groups may see acceptance to prestigious institutions as increasingly unobtainable.

In the aftermath of the Supreme Court ruling Christopher Rim, a college counsellor, said he received dozens of calls from Asian families who hoped their chances of admission to elite colleges would increase.

While other elite institutions have abandoned admissions policies favouring the children of alumni, Harvard, which dates back to 1636, has not.

Within an hour of the decision, Asian-American clients began calling Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of Command Education in New York, which counsels students for college admissions.

Rim said the first call came from a Korean-American student who said he wanted to broaden his list of schools to include some in the Ivy League—a range he had previously not thought he would try.