Command in the Media
Command Education in the Media
Command Education is a thought leader in the education and admissions consulting industries, routinely providing expert insights in regional, national, and global news media outlets. Our team is frequently called upon to comment on emerging trends in college admissions, student success, and the evolving landscape of higher education.
04/24/2026
How David Grutman Built A Hospitality Empire By "Taking It Personal"
How David Grutman Built A Hospitality Empire By “Taking It Personal” By Christopher Rim | Apr 24, 2026, 04:54pm EDT Every student, from high school to college and graduate school, has heard some version of the platitude “follow your passions.” While well-meaning, the advice is often hollow when it comes to real-world execution. Young people […]
04/22/2026
What To Consider When Choosing Between Colleges In 2026
What To Consider When Choosing Between Colleges In 2026 By Christopher Rim | Apr 22, 2026, 01:25pm EDT For high school seniors, the weeks between receiving acceptance letters and the May 1st Decision Day deadline are some of the most important in their academic lives. The pressure to make the right choice can feel incredibly […]
04/22/2026
This Career Coach Charges $50,000 to Help College Kids Land Jobs — And Business Is Exploding
Christopher Rim, founder of Command Education, offers industry-specific career coaching starting at $50,000 — some clients begin working with him the summer after high school graduation.
04/19/2026
How Summer Volunteering Can Boost Students' Admissions Profiles
How Summer Volunteering Can Boost Students’ Admissions Profiles By Christopher Rim | Apr 19, 2026, 06:32pm EDT For high school students with their sights set on selective colleges, summer is an invaluable opportunity to explore their interests, cultivate their skills, and build their college admissions profile. While many students default to resume-padding programs or summer […]
04/18/2026
AI fears drive some young adults to grad school — ‘people shelter in higher education,’ expert says
Prior economic downturns have pushed people toward graduate school as a way to wait out a bad labor market and build credentials in the meantime, according to Christopher Rim, president and CEO of college consulting firm Command Education.
04/14/2026
Anxious Parents Are Spending Upwards of $50,000 to Land Their Kid a Job
Command Education’s founder, Christopher Rim, famous for charging $750,000 to help get kids into Harvard University and Yale University, offers bespoke career coaching programs tailored by industry that range from a few months to a year, with pricing starting at $50,000. Some clients start working with him as early as the summer after high school graduation.