Command Education College Consulting
Make Sure Your Application
IMPRESSES
Ivy League Admissions Officers
Make Sure Your Application Impresses Ivy League Admissions Officers
Command Education’s results-oriented approach can help optimize your child’s chances of Ivy League acceptance. Set your child up to succeed with holistic and comprehensive support—starting as early as eighth grade.
We empower students to stand out from their peers.
The American university system is complex and differs significantly from that of other countries—instead of simply focusing on academic qualifications, American colleges evaluate candidates holistically, scrutinizing their extracurriculars, letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, course difficulty, and essays.
Research & Internship Opportunities
Personalized guidance for sourcing, applying to, and securing impressive research positions and internships.
Student Project Development
Comprehensive support brainstorming and developing student initiatives in STEM, business, activism, and more.
Holistic Admissions Strategy
Personalized planning to ensure that students’ admissions materials tell a cohesive narrative about their strengths and passions.
COMMAND EDUCATION PROVEN RESULTS
We get results.
We help students get into their dream schools. Each year we have multiple acceptances to top schools including:
Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, UPenn, Dartmouth, Cornell, Brown, Stanford, MIT, and more.
%
of our students received an acceptance to one of their top 3 choice schools over the last 5 years
%
of students feel more confident about college applications after working with a Senior Mentor
6.5x
more likely to receive an acceptance to Harvard after Command Education mentoring
%
of students improve SAT/ ACT scores after working with Command Education tutors
As Featured In
Command Education Case Study
We help students discover and showcase their passion.
Command Education helps students from all over the world develop eye-catching admissions profiles that showcase their singular passions and stand out against thousands of applicants at the most competitive colleges in the U.S.
Arun Sethi
Stanford University
“I didn’t even know I had a passion when I started, but now I don’t just have a passion, I have a future I’m excited about.”
– Arun Sethi
Arun started working with Command Education as a freshman attending a private school outside of Philadelphia. He was broadly interested in creative writing, sports, and medicine. Despite being a top student with a 4.0 GPA, he struggled with his confidence and decision-making abilities. While Arun dreamt of attending a top university, he struggled to develop a clear academic interest or passion.
Arun’s mentor emphasized the importance of honing in on one clear interest and using it to make an impact in his community. His mentor knew the first step towards identifying his passions would be exploring his options both in and out of the classroom, so he suggested that Arun apply to a writing program the summer after his freshman year of high school. He attended the Kenyon Review Young Writers Workshop, and while he enjoyed learning about how to strengthen his writing abilities through different literary works, Arun ultimately decided that he was not passionate enough about literature and writing to pursue it in college.
After his AP Biology course sparked Arun’s interest during sophomore year, Arun’s mentor decided to find opportunities for him to delve deeper into his interest in the medical field. Arun completed a collegiate clinical internship program the following summer. Afterwards, he and his mentor decided that instead of pursuing a pre-med track in college, Arun would work towards combining his love of cooking, fitness, and science to become a nutritionist. His mentor helped him develop a blog where he posted recipes of low budget, healthy nutritious recipes. He also worked with a Command Education tutor to improve his ACT score from a 31 to a 34. Arun eventually applied to and was accepted at Stanford, where he will be majoring in Human Biology.
What Arun’s Parents Have to Say
“The admissions process at prestigious American colleges is intricate and complex. We would not have been able to support Arun in pursuing his dreams without the help of Command Education. Now, Arun has confidence, passion, and a plan for the future—we could not be more proud!”
Command Education recipe for success
We provide comprehensive support for student success.
In-House Marketing & Design Team for Passion Projects
Our seasoned marketing and design team collaborates closely with students to create unique logos, websites, marketing materials, and more—all based on the student’s vision. From initial brainstorming through to final execution, we support students in dreaming, designing, and amplifying their vision.
Near-peer Mentorship from Ivy League Grads
We expertly match each student with an ideal Senior Mentor. Students receive one-on-one support from dedicated mentors, all of whom are graduates from Ivy League and top-tier universities. Our pairing process takes into account the unique experiences, interests, and personalities of both students and mentors to ensure a perfect fit.
Unlimited, 24/7 Support From Anywhere
No matter where our students are located in the world, we work with them on their own time to allow them to make the most of their mentoring year round. Our unlimited packages provide students access to the support they need, whenever they need it.
Equitable Admissions Assistance
Inclusivity is at our core.
We understand that every student’s journey is unique, shaped by their personal experiences and challenges. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a part of what we do—it’s at the heart of who we are. As we guide students through the complex maze of college admissions, we celebrate and amplify every student’s distinct voice and background, ensuring they are seen, heard, and valued.
Christopher Rim on Inclusion
Founder & CEO of Command Education
“I understand firsthand the unique challenges that Asian American students face in the college admissions process. I never thought I’d get accepted to Ivy League and top-tier colleges as an Asian American student. While more than a dozen other students from my high school also applied to Yale with better stats, my counselor prepared me for rejection not because of my 3.7 GPA, but because I was an Asian American applicant. Determined to pursue my academic goals and make a difference in my community, I started a non-profit to educate students on bystander intervention and to bring emotional intelligence (EQ) programs into schools.
Ultimately, despite my counselor’s predictions, I was the only student from my high school to get accepted to Yale and other top-tier colleges.
My experience is not uncommon—Asian American students often face pressure to appear “less Asian” on their applications, fighting against common stereotypes of Asian students playing the piano or joining the fencing team or excelling in math. As the founder and CEO of Command Education, I am committed to combating Asian hate—specifically as the Covid-19 pandemic ushered in a new wave of anti-Asian bias—and further supporting students of all backgrounds in receiving fair and equitable consideration in the admissions process.
Students are not stereotypes—at Command Education, we ensure that students’ unique stories, ambitious goals, and authentic passions are all that colleges see.”
Command Education Mentorship Model
It’s not just grades and test scores.
Watch Command Education Founder and CEO, Christopher Rim, explain how Command Education’s unique mentorship model helps students to stand out in the college admission process.
Command Education Family testimonials
We’ve helped families like yours.
Students who have a dream school in mind need to carefully plan their extracurriculars, classes, and leadership opportunities as early as middle school to make sure they are poised for their desired outcome. Choosing the right college consultant is every family’s most important decision.
Ella was taken off the waitlist and offered acceptance to Yale today! Not sure what we are going to do but thank you SO very much!! You and your company truly made this possible!
Parent of Ella L.
Yale
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! I want you to know you do amazing work and it was much appreciated. We are so over the moon with Cornell.
Parents of Rebecca H.
Cornell
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
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FAQ’s
Is a Senior Mentor the same as a college consultant?
Yes and no! Our college consultants are more than just college counselors, they’re near-peer mentors who connect to their students as they guide them through every step of the process, helping them find the best approach for standing out. Command Education counselors provide comprehensive mentorship; they incubate student’s passions and take their interests and passions to the next level. As a result, our students aren’t just class presidents — they are award-winning nonprofit founders, community organizers, political activists, and entrepreneurs whose applications wow college admissions officers.
How will you match my student with a Senior Mentor?
Each student is matched with a college consultant who is uniquely equipped to help them explore their individual interests and develop their strengths. We begin our process by asking students and parents to complete a questionnaire. Based on the answers, we prioritize personality fit in pairing each student with a hand-selected mentor.
How often will my student meet with his or her college admissions expert?
Students have unlimited access to their full-time Senior Mentor. Mentors and students meet via video chat, and additionally communicate frequently over email and text. Students typically meet with their Senior Mentors once weekly, though meeting frequency increases periodically depending on what the student is working on.
Who are your Senior Mentors?
Our Senior Mentors are recent Ivy League and top college graduates. Each of them is trained in our specialized near-peer approach. Our mentors have an incredible ability to relate to their students. They focus on unique extracurricular endeavors beyond the classroom and help craft successful college applications when the time comes.
Will my student work with more than one college consultant?
Each student works with one college consultant on an unlimited 1-to-1 basis from start to finish. All of our Senior Mentors work together as a team to develop personalized strategies designed to help each student gain admission to top colleges. One or more additional college consultants with specialized skill sets and knowledge bases may join a meeting to help a student develop certain aspects of their passion project. Students also have access to our in-house marketing team as they develop stand-out passion projects.
Do you offer SAT and ACT tutoring?
Yes, we offer standardized test tutoring in addition to our college consulting services. Students begin the tutoring process by taking SAT and ACT diagnostic exams. Our tutors then assess students’ academic strengths and weaknesses based on diagnostic test results and create personalized learning plans designed to help students reach their standardized testing score goals.
(212) 368-1000
info@commandeducation.com
Command Education is an independent college consulting firm that specializes in Ivy League and top school college application support.
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