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Decision Results 2022-2023 Pinboard
by Shalane | March 29, 2023 | Blog, Blog Posts, Uncategorized
Application decision results are coming in! Read our live-updates on admission decisions for 2022-2023.

Command Education’s 5 Tips to Navigating Course Selection: Here’s how to develop an Ivy-worthy transcript
by Shalane | March 21, 2023 | Blog, Blog Posts
hat does your transcript say about you? Despite what you may think, the classes you choose to take can speak volumes to an admissions committee about what kind of student you are and where your passions lie.

Why the Ivy League rejected your school’s valedictorian
by Ashley Lehane | March 21, 2022 | Blog, Blog Posts
“After careful consideration of your application, I am sorry to inform you…” Each year these are the dreaded words hundreds of thousands of applicants read as they’re rejected from top schools across the country.

Happy Pi Day!
by Ashley Lehane | March 14, 2022 | Blog
To sweeten your college search, we’re serving five pies on today’s menu: Chess Pie (Extracurriculars) Extracurriculars are generally considered important or very important by top schools. These activities are a great way to differentiate yourself from other candidates with great

How to Prepare for the SAT (ACT too)
by Ashley Lehane | March 3, 2022 | Blog
No matter where you are in your high school career, you likely have questions about how to prepare for the SAT or the ACT. When exactly should you start test prep? What does effective test prep entail? At Command Education,

Why Extracurriculars Matter
by Ashley Lehane | February 17, 2022 | Blog
High school is an incredibly busy time for any student, but particularly so for students who fill their course schedule with the most rigorous classes available. With an already packed schedule, many students question whether spending their limited free time

Top Schools to Transfer Into Based on Fall 2020 Admissions Rates
by Ashley Lehane | January 20, 2022 | Blog
While there are a number of factors you’ll need to consider as you embark on the transfer process, a crucial step is putting together a list of schools you’ll want to apply to – your College List 2.0. Just as

Top Dual-Degree Music Programs in the U.S.
by Ashley Lehane | December 6, 2021 | Blog, Blog Posts
For musically gifted students with an excellent academic background, choosing whether to attend a college or a conservatory can seem like an impossible task. Fortunately, with many top schools offering dual-degree programs in music, students have the option to attend

What is a passion project and why is it so important?
by Ashley Lehane | November 19, 2021 | Blog, Blog Posts
In years past, the college admissions process was about grades and test scores. You did well in class, studied for the SAT, participated in several extracurriculars, sent in your applications, and were likely to get admitted to a selective college.

New Financial Restructuring Campaigns at Yale and Cornell
by Anais Kessler | November 5, 2021 | Blog, Blog Posts
The cost of attending elite educational institutions has long been a topic of intense debate: private school costs often place a significant financial burden on families. In light of the recent pandemic and increasing student concern over the negative impact