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.
08/14/2025
What's a Good ACT Score for College Admissions
Since admission standards vary by college, a good ACT score for one school may be too low for another.
For top-tier universities, a good ACT score could mean a 34 or higher, while a 30 might be the right score if it fits with the median at the schools on your college list, says Grace Lee, managing director at Command Education, a college consulting firm.
07/30/2025
Gen Z embracing gap years before college: ‘Working 3 jobs made me realize what I really want’
“Gap years have definitely become exponentially more popular amongst students in the years since the pandemic,” boutique college admissions counselor and Command Education CEO Christopher Rim told The Post.
07/20/2025
The U.S. Economy Is Regaining Its Swagger
Spring is traditionally the busiest season for new-client enrollment at Command Education, a college admissions consulting firm for high-schoolers based in New York City. Not this year.
06/22/2025
This millennial was rejected from 200 jobs—now he makes millions charging wealthy families six-figures to get their kids into the Ivy Leagues
Hundreds of families are paying six-figure price tags to a young millennial named Christopher Rim to get their kids into their top college choices. As the founder and CEO of college admissions consultancy group Command Education, Rim has become a wizard of sorts for how to crack the Ivy League code.
05/23/2025
Harvard students are ‘frantic’ after Trump administration blocks international enrollment, college consultant says
“I was on the phone with a parent who was visibly shaken and completely frantic,” said Christopher Rim, president and CEO of college consulting firm Command Education.
05/23/2025
US Bans Harvard From Enrolling Foreigners, Forcing Transfers
The US revoked Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification, meaning foreign students can no longer attend the university. Existing international students must transfer or lose their legal status, the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday.