Christopher Rim
College admissions consulting for Ivy League and top university applicants
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Practice | Command Education |
Christopher Rim is the founder and CEO of Command Education, a college admissions consulting firm in New York. The firm helps students and parents aim for Ivy League and other top universities. Students work with near-peer mentors from Ivy League schools. A team of admissions experts, essay editors, strategists, designers and tutors backs each mentor. Command serves students from middle school through college. In 2026, 97% of its graduates got into one of their top three college choices.
What Christopher helps with
Command Education guides students through each stage of the college admissions process. The work covers essays, strategy and building a clear personal story.
- Getting into Ivy League and top universities
- Writing strong college application essays
- Shaping a personal story for applications
- Planning admissions strategy from middle school on
- Support for students already in college
- Deepening real interests outside the classroom
Who Christopher works with
Command Education works with ambitious students and their parents. Services are set up for middle school students, high school students, college applicants and current college students. Families can start early and stay with the program across several stages of school.
How Christopher works
Command uses near-peer mentorship. Each student is paired with an Ivy League mentor who works side by side with them and stays involved over time. Behind each mentor is a team of admissions experts, essay editors, strategists, designers and tutors. The firm says there is no meter running, so students can reach the team without limits on access. The method is built around each student's own story and interests.
Background and qualifications
Christopher Rim is the founder and CEO of Command Education. The firm is based in New York and focuses on college admissions mentorship. It pairs students with Ivy League near-peer mentors and a larger team of admissions experts, essay editors, strategists, designers and tutors. Command offers services for middle school, high school, college applicants and college students.
Christopher Rim pricing
Programs and services
- Near-peer mentorship
- Multi-year admissions programs
- Middle school services
- High school services
- College applicant services
- College student services
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The CoachVouch take
Command pairs each student with an Ivy League near-peer mentor backed by a full team of admissions experts.
Best for families who want long-term, hands-on mentorship to reach Ivy League and other top universities.
Common questions
How much does Christopher Rim charge?
Coaching with Christopher runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Christopher from this page for an exact quote.
What does Christopher Rim help with?
Christopher Rim helps with getting into Ivy League and top universities, writing strong college application essays, shaping a personal story for applications and planning admissions strategy from middle school on.
Does Command Education work with younger students?
Yes. Command offers services for middle school and high school students as well as college applicants and college students.
Who are the mentors at Command Education?
Mentors are near-peer Ivy League students or graduates. A team of admissions experts, essay editors, strategists, designers and tutors supports each one.
How do I contact Christopher Rim?
Send Christopher a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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