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.
06/04/2026
You Don't Need A Remarkable Story To Write A Remarkable College Essay
You Don’t Need A Remarkable Story To Write A Remarkable College Essay By Christopher Rim | June 03, 2026, 3:20pm EDT One of the most widespread misconceptions about the college essay is that standout essays are those that tell a monumental story. Many students and families assume that admissions officers are looking for the flashiest […]
05/20/2026
Elite Colleges Are Seeking To Woo More Middle Class Families
Elite Colleges Are Seeking To Woo More Middle Class Families By Christopher Rim | May 20, 2026, 6:30am EDT The cost of attending an elite American university has become, for many families across the country, prohibitively expensive; many students fear their dream school will be out of reach not because of selectivity, but because of […]
05/20/2026
How College Admissions Consulting Helps Parents As Much As Students
How College Admissions Consulting Helps Parents As Much As Students By Christopher Rim | May 19, 2026, 11:18am EDT When most people consider college consulting, they assume the student is the obvious beneficiary of the relationship. The student is the one applying. The student is the one whose future, in some near and meaningful sense, […]
05/18/2026
What Harvard, Yale, and Penn Really Think About Your AP Scores
What Harvard, Yale, and Penn Really Think About Your AP Scores By Christopher Rim | May 18, 2026, 11:17am EDT Every May, millions of high school students sit for Advanced Placement exams with a mixture of dread and excitement, with many believing that their scores could measurably shift the needle in their college prospects. While […]
05/08/2026
Why Students With Perfect 4.0 GPAs Get Rejected From The Ivy League
Why Students With Perfect 4.0 GPAs Get Rejected From The Ivy League By Christopher Rim | May 07, 2026, 04:03pm EDT Every year, as high school students begin to compile their college lists, they feel the inevitable shock that comes from researching the average GPAs and test scores at Ivy League schools. At Harvard, 74% […]
05/06/2026
The future of students entrusted to coaches
For those aiming for a career on Wall Street, it’s helpful to have the resources of a financial heavyweight. Agencies specializing in this field charge anywhere from $30,000 to six-figure sums. For that amount, they promise to help you join the most exclusive college clubs, ace interviews, and build a network of contacts. The founder of Command Education, Christopher Rim (who charges $750,000 to assist high school students seeking admission to Harvard or Yale), offers customized plans ranging from a few months to a year, starting at $50,000. Some turn to him as early as the summer after graduation.