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High school students and their parents are nothing short of obsessed with college decisions. Though many invest huge amounts of time, money, and energy into the college admissions process, others often wonder: Does it really matter whether your student attends

Standing out in college is a different endeavor than standing out in high school—it requires time, intentionality, and a willingness to be uncomfortable and challenge yourself. Most importantly, it takes practice, and if students seek to hone this skill from

A stellar GPA is one of the building blocks of a successful Ivy League application, and as the school year winds down, many students are anxiously seeking to give theirs a final boost. Here are three important facts to keep

As summer approaches, high school students may find themselves scrambling to find ways to make the most of their time off of school. For those with Ivy League dreams, the pressure to maximize summers to stand out in the college

Advanced Placement courses are offered at thousands of high schools across the U.S., however, a large number of schools do not offer AP courses. That being said, there are some scenarios in which a student may still wish to take

As the May 1st deadline approaches, high school seniors find themselves making one of the most significant decisions of their academic careers: choosing which college to attend. With acceptance letters in hand and various offers on the table, students must

More students than ever before are applying to Ivy League and other highly-ranked universities, and as a result, top school admissions rates are dwindling. Command Education works with students as early as 7th grade to start honing their interests, building

Letters of recommendation are critical components of students’ college applications. For juniors who are beginning to consider their potential recommenders, here are three common mistakes to avoid when seeking standout letters of recommendation:

Every year, tens of thousands of students from around the world apply to Harvard University in the hopes of attending one of the nation’s most prestigious universities. While Harvard’s admitted class is composed of a diverse group of students with

The wait is finally over—last night, students across the nation were notified of their acceptance or rejection from the Ivy League schools to which they applied. “Ivy Day,” as it is called, not only brings students much-anticipated admissions decisions, but