Command Education In the News
Kendall and Kylie Jenner received their high school diplomas from Novel Education, a homeschooling agency based in L.A.
SEP 26, 2019
Based in Los Angeles, the homeschooling agency helps students across the country, especially those who have “work travel, or various other scheduling conflicts,” according to the press release. The agency has recently partnered with Command Education, located in New York and the nation’s leader in college admission consulting,.
Program Helps Compton Students Prepare for College Amid Admissions Scandal
JUN 18, 2019
For more than 20 rising students in Compton’s Unified School District who are busy planning and preparing for their futures, going to college offers better opportunities and a potential gateway to a dream job.
You've been wait-listed to college. Now what?
MAR 29, 2019
If you are on a waitlist, you still have a shot at earning an acceptance letter to the school of your dreams. Yale graduate Christopher Rim offers guidance on how to navigate the admissions process after schools’ decisions are released – and make a last ditch effort to stand out.< /p>
Waitlisted At Your Dream School? Here's What To Do Next
MAR 28, 2019
Tips for getting off the college waitlist. Yahoo Finance’s Zack Guzman & Kristin Myers, along with ‘Everyday Millionaires’ author Chris Hogan discuss with Command Education CEO & Founder Christopher Rim.
Perfect SAT scores, grades not enough for top colleges, says private college consultant
MAR 15, 2019
Chris Rim, founder and chairman of Command Education, told CNBC on Friday he creates a yearlong road map for students that includes their objectives and what they need to do to stay on track. His fees start at $950 an hour.
One of the fastest growing industries in education: college consultants.
MAR 15, 2019
There are now about 8,000 private educational consultants in the U.S. which is quadruple the number five years ago. CNBC’s Robert Frank reports. Former Majority Leader Eric Cantor weighs in.
Good Day New York
MAR 13, 2019
Christopher Rim speaks with Lori Stokes and Rosanna Scotto and on Good Day New York about how to prepare your child for the Ivy League the legitimate way.
The Legitimate World of High-End College Admissions
MAR 13, 2019
As demand has surged, some clients are paying $1,000 an hour. Christopher Rim, a recent Yale graduate and founder of Command Education, also In New York, has a top rate of $950 an hour.
Command Education CEO Christopher Rim on Press:Here, NBC Bay Area
JAN 18, 2019
Command Education CEO Christopher Rim charges $950 an hour to help students get into Ivy League schools
Preparing your child for the Ivy League
DEC 11, 2018
Christopher Rim speaks with Laura Hutchinson on Good Morning Connecticut about how to prepare your child for the Ivy League.
Yale graduate makes the Forbes 30 under 30 list by helping students get into Ivy League schools
OCT 19, 2018
From starting an anti-bullying group at 15 to guiding teens into elite universities, Christopher Rim has done a lot in his 23 years.
Considering College? Maybe You Should Invest in a Coach
AUG 2, 2018
Good grades alone are no guarantee of acceptance and the personal essay and interview can often make the difference — either way. “While grades are important, extracurricular activities are just as important, if not more, and will really help you stand out,” said Christopher Rim, president
How to Write a Good College Application Essay
AUG 2, 2018
Here are some tips compiled from experts for writing that all-important application essay, which can often mean the difference between getting accepted — or rejected — by the school of your choice.
To get in to an Ivy League, more families turn to private consultants
APR 24, 2018
When Christopher Rim, now 23, was the only graduating senior at his high school in Bergen County, New Jersey, to get accepted to Yale, underclassmen immediately reached out to ask him how he did it. Rim started his own college consulting firm from his dorm room to help other Ivy hopefuls.
Don't Compare Your Child to Others
APR 9, 2018
This may be easier said than done, but parents shouldn’t compare their teen’s college acceptances, or rejections, with those of their friends’ children, says Christopher Rim, founder and CEO of Command Education, a New York-based college admissions advising firm.
Christopher Rim aids students in finding the right college career path
APR 9, 2018
Command Education Group is a unique consulting agency, where 20-somethings like Rim mentor high school students from across the tri-state area. Depending on the plan they choose, students can gain unlimited access to Rim’s team, who walk students through the college application process, from the early stages of figuring out what schools are a good fit, to scholarship searches, and eventually acceptance.
Here's how to understand your financial aid offer
APR 3, 2018
Call the financial aid office and ask to go through the award letter line by line, advised Christopher Rim, CEO and president of Command Education, a college consulting firm in New York.”I encourage all students to do that to get a full understanding of what’s actually owed by students and their parents,” he said.
22-year-old Paramus native makes Forbes' 30 Under 30 list
DEC 18, 2017
At 22 years old, Christopher Rim has already made a name for himself. Despite his age, the Paramus native has an impressive résumé: he started his first company in eighth grade; founded a nonprofit; spent a summer working at Facebook; served on an advisory board for a foundation…
Forbes recognizes Yale affiliates in ‘30 Under 30’ issue
NOV 29, 2017
The latest Forbes Magazine “30 Under 30” edition includes several Yale affiliates in a variety of fields. Now in its seventh year, the edition features 600 individuals in 20 different industries. According to the magazine, the listing spotlights “the impressive, the inspiring, and the (genuinely) enviable.”
Christopher Rim on Forbes List 30 Under 30 – Education
NOV 14, 2017
As an undergrad at Yale, Christopher Rim helped conduct a national survey that asked how students feel in schools. The response: tired, stressed, and bored. This inspired him to start Command Education Group, which uses EQ coaching to help students gain admission to elite universities.
Christopher Rim, 22, tutors teenagers on how to get into Ivy League schools
NOV 12, 2017
Christopher Rim, 22, has been making a living tutoring high school students on how they can becoming more appealing to admissions departments at places like Harvard and Yale. His company Command Education, which he set up while he was a sophomore at Yale two years ago…
This life coach gets teens into Ivy schools for $950 an hour
NOV 11, 2017
In 2013, Chris Rim was the first student at his Englewood, NJ, high school to get into Yale in almost a decade. Everyone was shocked: Rim “only” had a 3.8 GPA. “My guidance counselor told me not to waste my time or her time applying,” the now-22-year-old told The Post. Not only did Rim…
