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Here’s How Ivy League Schools Evaluate Student GPAs
by Shalane | May 13, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
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

5 Last-Minute Summer Plans That Will Impress Ivy League Admissions Officers
by Shalane | May 9, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
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

So Your School Doesn’t Offer APs—Should You Still Take AP Exams?
by Shalane | May 8, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
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

5 Factors to Consider to Choose Between Colleges Before the May 1st Deadline
by Shalane | April 21, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
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

3 Advantages of Starting Early in the College Admissions Process
by Shalane | April 19, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
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

3 Common Mistakes Students Should Avoid When Asking for College Letters of Recommendation
by Shalane | April 15, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
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:

What All 3.6% of Harvard Admits Have in Common
by Shalane | April 11, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
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

This Year Was a Historic Ivy League Application Season—Here’s What You Need to Know
by Shalane | March 29, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts, Uncategorized
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

3 Things Early Results Indicate About Regular Decision Ivy League Admissions Trends
by Ashley Lehane | March 26, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
Ivy Day is swiftly approaching, and when it arrives, students across the country will receive their Ivy League admissions decisions. Anticipated to be on March 28th, Ivy Day marks the end of months of waiting. Many students are eager to

Regular Decision Class of 2028 Results Pinboard
by Shalane | March 22, 2024 | Blog, Blog Posts
After weeks of waiting, the Class of 2028 acceptance rates for Regular Decision are finally rolling in! As colleges and universities release their data, Command Education has you covered with live updates.