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.
05/05/2020
The end of campus life: What colleges will look like in the fall, from Zoom classes to deserted quads and sports stadiums
“Almost all of my students who have been admitted to top-tier colleges are reconsidering their plans for this upcoming academic year, with some submitting gap year request forms to delay the start of their freshman year so that they can have the full college experience,” college admissions consultant Christopher Rim, the CEO of Command Education
05/03/2020
The University of Illinois made a prophetic insurance bet in 2017
Visa restrictions, in particular, “will have an unprecedented impact on both current international college students in the US and also incoming college students this fall,” Command Education CEO Christopher Rim told Yahoo Finance.
04/29/2020
High school seniors are in coronavirus ‘limbo’ with college deposits due
A year off is appealing to freaked-out teens. Christopher Rim, a college admissions consultant, says about 75% of his senior students have already said they will take a gap year.
04/23/2020
Incoming college students consider taking a gap year instead of school during Covid-19
“Everyone is freaking out a little bit,” added Christopher Rim, president and CEO of Command Education in New York.
04/22/2020
10 Tips to Make Your Final College Choice
Pay attention to the students. Stop a few students on campus, tell them you’re a prospective student, and ask them a few questions,” Christopher Rim, CEO of Command Education
04/12/2020
Coronavirus is changing the college admissions process, especially for elite schools
Another problem — mostly for juniors — is standardized testing. Christopher Rim, a college admissions consultant and founder and CEO of Command Education, told Avenue that schools have canceled standardized tests until May.