For many students, standardized testing is one of the most daunting and anxiety-inducing aspects of the college admissions process. Command Education’s Senior Tutors work one-on-one with students to help them master these challenges, overcome test-taking anxiety, and reach their goal score. Below, Senior Tutor Kailee Mark sheds light on what students can expect from Command Education tutoring and how our unique approach supports students’ learning.
Should you attend a conservatory or aim for a music program at a top school? From choosing the right path to pursue their music dreams, finding the best fit program, building a portfolio, and preparing for auditions, going through the college admissions process as a music student can be complicated and daunting. Below, Senior Mentor Yibiao Wang offers his strategic insights into finding your voice as a music student in the college application process.
NYU has become one of the most sought-after universities in the country, with admissions rates plummeting to historic lows in the last few admissions cycles. Senior Mentor Jesse McDonough shares what her students’ successes tell us about what NYU is looking for now—and how Command Education helps students develop applicant profiles that NYU admissions officers can’t ignore.
This week, the NCAA Transformation Committee, a committee tasked with evaluating the division’s success in providing for the needs of student athletes, released a report detailing a series of far-reaching recommendations that would benefit the personal and professional lives of student athletes.
Now with the new policy change, all loans offered to those students whose family income exceeds 125k and who receive need-based financial aid will be substituted with scholarships starting the summer of 2022.
Math is an academic subject that can elicit dread, anxiety, and frustration, and many students who struggle in math classes convince themselves from a young age that they’re simply “not a math person.” But is that really true? Command Education Senior Tutor Arthur Chen specializes in math support, helping students identify their unique struggles and find personalized ways to make math intelligible—and even exciting—for students, regardless of their skill level. Below, Arthur shares expert insights on the challenges that students face when it comes to math instruction and how Command Education tutoring equips them to improve their performance and become more confident and self-aware learners.
In the last five years, the college admissions landscape has seen seismic changes, and some of the most significant have concerned standardized testing—from ever-evolving testing requirements to the digitization of the ACT and SAT to changing test lengths and rigor. Command Education Senior Tutors offer students and families up-to-date, expert guidance on the testing landscape, helping students create a personalized testing strategy to set themselves up for success at their dream school. Below, Command Education Director of Tutoring Aaron Cotton offers insights into how our Senior Tutors equip students to excel in the standardized testing process!
For decades, "U.S. News and World Report" college rankings have been a pivotal reference in higher education. Despite recent controversies, like data manipulation at top schools, its influence remains strong. Critics question its methodology, yet the system's enduring credibility signifies it will remain a dominant factor in college decisions.
The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) announced its withdrawal from U.S. News & World Report’s annual undergraduate rankings. Over the past few months, multiple medical and law schools have dropped out of U.S. News rankings. According to Inside Higher Ed, Reed College, an undergraduate university, similarly withdrew in 1995.
Saint Joseph’s University officially completed its merger with University of the Sciences in June. According to Michael Nietzel of Forbes, University of the Sciences first started looking for a partner in the summer of 2020 amid “declining enrollment and financial difficulties.”
Columbia University, previously listed number 2 Best College in the nation by the U.S. News & World Report, has been unranked. According to The New York Times, Columbia declared its withdrawal from the 2023 ranking after being unable to verify submitted data.
Forbes has released its Top Colleges 2022 list. Forbes’ college ranking “spotlights schools that offer an excellent education at a great price, graduate
Last November, Yale and Harvard Law Schools announced that they would no longer participate in U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top law schools. Other top schools followed suit.
Every high school uses a different grading system, so while your high school and the high school in another county may both use a 4.0 scale, your 3.89 means
The college admissions process is competitive and extensive, requiring preparation during the spring of junior year and the following summer.
Get ahead of the game this summer and set yourself up for success in the coming school year! We've curated an awesome list of resources just for you, addressing the topics that matter most during your summer break.
Now you might be wondering: why would colleges be concerned about summer melts? With the rising number of applications and exceptionally low acceptance rates, shouldn’t they always have more than enough students?
Marilyn Nonken, the Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions chair, stated that the purpose of the suspension is to “rework the undergraduate curriculum,” which currently includes courses in classical music, pop music, music technology, and jazz theory.
“This year marks yet another year of historic lows in Ivy League acceptance rates — especially with top Ivy League colleges at a record 3 percent to 4 percent admit rate,” Christopher Rim, CEO of the education consulting company Command Education, told The New York Post.
U.S. News & World Report delayed the release of law and medical school rankings due to inquiries and requests to update data. The rankings will be released once inquiries are finished. The top 14 law schools were recently released, with updated methodology, but outcomes remained similar. Many universities have dropped out of the rankings system, and U.S. News will have to seek data from other means.
