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2025’s Powerhouse Education Hubs: Where Families Are Moving to Maximize Their Student’s Ivy League Ambitions
by Shalane | February 3, 2025 | Applications, Blog, Blog Posts, Internships, Writing
As the college admissions landscape grows ever more competitive and cutthroat, families with high school students are increasingly taking education into consideration as they make major decisions about professional growth, personal finance, and where they choose to live. If you

Interested in Science and the Humanities? 3 Interdisciplinary Hooks that Will Make You Stand Out to Top Colleges
by Shalane | January 23, 2025 | Applications, Blog, Blog Posts, Internships, Writing
Students of English, History, and Philosophy are blending science with the humanities, creating unique hooks to enhance their college applications.

Transferring Can More Than Double Your Odds of Admission At These Top Schools
by Shalane | January 13, 2025 | Blog, Blog Posts
Did you settle for your second choice school after being rejected by your dream school? Perhaps you’ve realized that the college you’re attending isn’t the right fit, or that you want to pursue a major not offered at your current

What’s In and What’s Out? Admissions Trends to Look Forward to—or Leave Behind—in 2025
by Shalane | December 31, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts, Uncategorized
The start of a new year brings opportunities for introspection, resolutions, and fresh perspectives. Whether you are a freshman dreaming of receiving an Ivy League acceptance or a senior finalizing your regular decision applications, here’s what you need to know

Early Application Results Are In—Here’s What You Need to Know About Top Schools’ Early Admissions Trends
by Shalane | December 20, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
Over the last week, thousands of students received the results of their early applications from top schools around the country. While the release of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) results herald an important moment in students’ collegiate journeys,

Deferred Or Denied By An Ivy League? Fix These 3 Application Mistakes Before The Regular Decision Deadline
by Shalane | December 19, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
A deferral or denial in the early application cycle may seem like a dead end—but in reality, it is a critical opportunity to reevaluate and strategize. One of the most significant benefits of applying early is the time it affords

Deferred From The Ivy League Or Your Top College Choice? Avoid Making These 3 Mistakes On Your Letter Of Continued Interest
by Shalane | December 19, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
Receiving the news that you have been deferred in the early application round can be a disappointing blow—while applicants hope that the mid-December decision will end the grueling anticipation of the admissions season, a deferral only prolongs the wait for

EA/ED Class of 2029 Results Pinboard
by Shalane | December 12, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts, Uncategorized
After weeks of waiting, the Class of 2029 acceptance rates for Early Action and Early Decision are finally rolling in! As colleges and universities release their data, Command Education has you covered with live updates. Keep refreshing this page for

Ivy League EA/ED Results Are Released This Month—Here’s What to Expect
by Shalane | December 9, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
In mid-December, top schools will admit the first members of the Class of 2029 as students receive their much anticipated Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) application results. While we cannot know with certainty what this year’s admissions cycle

5 Study Habits Every Ivy League Hopeful Should Master
by Shalane | December 9, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
With the Thanksgiving holiday behind us, the end of the semester and the start of the winter holiday are in sight. While it may be tempting to coast until Christmas break, the final weeks of the semester are a critical