Preparing for College Should Be a Meaningful Journey of Self Discovery
Industry-Leading Methodology
Unlimited College Application Support
Mentorship Tailored to College Goals
Premier College Admissions Mentorship Infused with Industry-Leading Insight
Command Education is distinguished by a unique method of emotionally intelligent near-peer mentorship paired with world-class admissions expertise. Every Command Education student is paired with a dedicated mentor who builds a fully personalized admissions strategy that is tailored to the student and backed by a full team of experts, including former admissions officers, supporting every major admissions milestone.
Christopher Rim
How Command works
Results-Proven Method
“Chelsea got into Stanford and Columbia. Thank you so much for all the great input. And a special thanks to her mentor. Chelsea loved interacting with her. You guys are awesome!”
Parent of Chelsea P.
Stanford
“THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!!!! I am so thrilled to have been accepted to all of my reach schools. Thank you for your expertise and knowledge in helping me craft the perfect essay. I can’t begin to appreciate how grateful I am for your help.”
Daniel K.
Harvard College
“Selecting Chris and his team to help my daughter apply to the perfect college has been one of the best investments I have made. I want to pass on the good news that my daughter will be joining Wharton this fall.”
Parent of Kayla W.
Wharton
“Your essay instruction was a real help with my admission to the University of Pennsylvania and I don’t think it would have been possible without your guidance. Not only did I write a great college application essay, but I improved my overall writing skills.”
Sylvia K.
University of Pennsylvania
“Thank you so much truly for all that you have done for me! Once I heard back from NYU I was thrilled.”
Sarah
NYU
“Dear Chloe, Thank you for everything you have done! Andrew’s success is beyond my wildest dreams. You were patient, kind and so very helpful. I will refer everyone I know to you! Thank you! Shira”
Shira, Parent of Andrew
Good morning Chris – As first generation college graduates, both Ella and I have talked about how our education afforded us opportunities to succeed in life. From the moment we discussed having children, we always talked about how education would always come first for our children. Sophie was accepted...
Parents of Sophie and Ava
Vanderbilt
“From guiding on her passion project, helping with essays, advice on the activity list, keeping us on track and providing your expertise on everything in between. There are too many amazing things to list. You are dedicated to your students and the success in her acceptance clearly showcases that!...
Parents of Rebecca H.
Cornell
“We want to thank you for your work with Olivia over the last couple of months. You’ve put her in a position to succeed like no one she’s ever worked with. We could not have asked for more than what you’ve given her. I’ve been an adjunct professor for...
Parents of Olivia B.
Pomona
“Honestly can’t thank you and your team for everything you did to support Jasmine. Your guidance is what nailed it. It has been a pleasure working with you. We thank you and will recommend Command Education.”
Parent of Jasmine, L.
University of Notre Dame
Not Your Average College Consultancy
Command Education is built around a different model of mentorship—one that is continuous, deeply personal, and designed to drive real progress. Our mentors aren’t just in the background giving direction; they’re fully engaged partners working side-by-side with students to spark genuine engagement and motivation. Our model builds authentic relationships to empower students to grow into the fullest version of themselves and achieve their most ambitious dreams.
Transformational Near-Peer Mentorship
Industry-Leading Methodology
Expert Team, Unlimited Access
Extraordinary Results, Authentic Stories
An Expert Team Invested in Every Student
Every student’s mentor is backed by a coordinated team of application specialists, academic and testing experts, insights and design specialists, and dedicated mentor management, all working together seamlessly behind the scenes.
The Command Admissions Advisory Board
By bringing together Ivy League mentors and our Admissions Advisory Board, Command Education is uniquely equipped with firsthand experience from both sides of the admissions desk: we know exactly what it takes to authentically develop a compelling applicant and what admissions officers look for as they evaluate them.
Katie
MIT & Boston College
Zach
Boston College & Holy Cross
An Emotionally Intelligent Approach for Today's Admissions Landscape
College admissions asks students to perform under intense scrutiny while producing something genuinely their own, a difficult balance that becomes impossible under real stress or burnout. Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, is a Command board member who brings world-leading expertise and training to our team. Command develops our mentors’ ability to connect with students in a way that builds confidence, reduces stress, and energize the experience. The result: students don’t just earn admission; they arrive at college with the emotional maturity to thrive.
Dr. Marc Brackett
Learn how Command can make the difference for your student.
Command Education provides a premium, highly personalized engagement. For most families, it’s one of the most significant investments they’ll make in their child’s future, outside of tuition itself. It’s a partnership that prepares your student not only to gain admission to their dream school, but to thrive in the next phase of their life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Command different from other admissions consultants?
Command is built around a relationship-driven, long-term mentorship model. Each student works closely with a full-time near-peer mentor from a top university who provides continuous guidance from start to finish. Unlike more traditional consulting models, our work is not episodic or transactional. Mentors serve as both strategic advisors and active partners—guiding students through each stage while also ensuring that ideas are executed and progress is sustained.
Students also benefit from the broader Command team, with access to specialists in test preparation, essay development, and project work. We also have an in-house design team that supports students in developing and presenting more advanced projects, helping bring their ideas to life at a high level. All of this work is supported by the Command Admissions Advisory Board of former admissions officers who provide institutional perspective, strategic counsel, and review at key milestones, including student positioning and senior application review.
By bringing together Ivy League mentors and our Admissions Advisory Board, Command Education is uniquely equipped with firsthand experience from both sides of the admissions desk: we know exactly what it takes to authentically develop a compelling applicant and what admissions officers look for as they evaluate them.
This combination of consistent one-on-one mentorship and team-based support allows for both depth and continuity, extending beyond the application itself to help students develop direction, build meaningful work, and achieve strong admissions outcomes while preparing for long-term success.
Who are your mentors, and how are they different from traditional consultants?
Command Education was founded on a research-backed insight: when students feel inspired and supported, they gain the confidence to pursue their passions and thrive in the competitive admissions process. That’s why we pioneered the near-peer mentorship model, a student-centered, emotionally intelligent approach that has become the gold standard in college admissions counseling.
Our mentors are Ivy League graduates, award-winning scholars, seasoned researchers, and published authors. Beyond their credentials, they bring recent, firsthand experience navigating today’s admissions landscape, making them highly relatable role models who speak students’ language. All of our mentors are full-time and have graduated from the same institutions our students are seeking to attend. More importantly, they are selected for their ability to build meaningful relationships with students and guide them through a multi-year process.
Because mentors are closer in age and have recently navigated the same process, they are more relatable and motivating for students, driving stronger engagement and follow-through than more traditional advising models.
Command Education also maintains one of the lowest student-to-mentor ratios in the industry, giving mentors the time and focus to move beyond transactional advising toward a lasting partnership with each student.
To learn more about our mentors and their backgrounds, you can explore our team here.
Does Command utilize former admissions officers in the college counseling process?
Yes! Through the Command Admissions Advisory Board, we are able to bring former admissions officers with decades of combined admissions experience who consult with Command, providing institutional perspective, strategic counsel, and review at key milestones for every Command student.
At Command Education, our approach to mentorship and college admissions counseling is built on a rigorous, multi-layered strategy drawing on the collective intelligence of our mentors, senior directors of mentorship, college application specialists, and admissions experts. We don’t just guide students through the process; we translate complex admissions expectations into an actionable, individualized plan that motivates students while providing families with the institutional expertise they value.
By bringing together Ivy League mentors and our Admissions Advisory Board, Command Education is uniquely equipped with firsthand experience from both sides of the admissions desk: we know exactly what it takes to authentically develop a compelling applicant and what admissions officers look for as they evaluate them.
How does Command measure its 97% success rate?
This figure reflects Class of 2026 graduates who began working with Command Education in 9th or 10th grade and followed our recommended guidance throughout the process. “Top three college choices” reflects each student’s stated preferences at the time of application.
How do you measure success, beyond admissions numbers?
Our 97% admissions rate speaks for itself, but we care just as much about how a student grows along the way. Families consistently report meaningful gains in confidence, independence, and readiness. Further, our holistic support relieves the stress of the admissions process from the parent-child relationship, allowing parents to be parents while we do the rest. The result is a stronger family bond and reduced stress for both parents and students. Success is not just an acceptance letter, but a young adult better prepared for what comes next.
What is the investment to work with Command?
Command is a highly personalized engagement, and our programs are structured accordingly. Families who work with us are typically making a meaningful investment in their child’s development, particularly when engaging over multiple years.
Investment varies by student, since every engagement is personalized to your student’s stage and the scope of support they need. Multi-year engagements beginning in middle or early high school are typically in the high five-figures annually, which can include comprehensive ACT/SAT test prep alongside ongoing college counseling mentorship. Over the full length of a multi-year engagement, total investment is six figures, reflecting years of consistent, weekly support across the full arc of a student’s development.
Regardless of program length, the investment you agree to at the outset is the investment you’ll make. There is no second invoice for extra hours, additional essay rounds, test prep, or last-minute interview prep. For most families, this is one of the most significant investments they will make in their child’s future: a partnership that prepares their student not only to gain admission to their dream school, but to thrive in the next phase of their life. Our proven track record of success reflects the value of that investment.
We’re glad to walk through what a program structured for your family would actually look like, so you can make a confident, informed decision before you commit.