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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.

Incoming college students consider taking a gap year instead of school during Covid-19 | Command Education
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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.

10 Tips to Make Your Final College Choice | Command Education
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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

Coronavirus is changing the college admissions process, especially for elite schools

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.

How Coronavirus is Upending Ivy League Admissions | Command Education

04/10/2020

How Coronavirus is Upending Ivy League Admissions

College admissions consultant Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of Command Education, says he has been receiving more calls from students anxious about the changes.

10 Ways to Help Your Teen With the College Decision
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04/07/2020

10 Ways to Help Your Teen With the College Decision

Getting into a good college isn’t about impressing the neighbors. Although it may be easier said than done, parents shouldn’t compare their teen’s college acceptances or rejections with those of their friends’ children, says Christopher Rim

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02/04/2020

For Some High-schoolers, Summer Camp Is For College Prep

“A lot of students tend to procrastinate during the school year, when there isn’t a lot of time to focus on college essays and applications anyway,” says Christopher Rim, who runs the program.