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.
04/18/2023
College Decision Day is coming up: Here’s what to know before choosing a school
As National College Decision Day looms, some college-bound seniors face a difficult decision due to record-breaking numbers of applications pushing acceptance rates to all-time lows. Experts suggest considering other schools that may be a better fit in terms of cost, academics, and campus life, and to keep an open mind. If waitlisted, seniors should write a letter of continued interest to the college and provide an update that highlights their recent accomplishments. It’s important to consider the amount of aid available as some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
04/13/2023
Chicago High Schooler Pulls Scholarly Sweep, Gets Accepted to 6 Ivy League Colleges
“This year marks yet another year of historic lows in Ivy League acceptance rates — especially with top Ivy League colleges at a record 3 percent to 4 percent admit rate,” Christopher Rim, CEO of the education consulting company Command Education, told The New York Post.
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.″