Command Education’s mentors lead teens to the college of their dreams

“Mentors help students develop soft skills, such as time management, communication, networking and confidence building,” says Ali Mantell, vice president of enrollment at college admissions consulting firm Command Education. Adobe stock

Getting into the college of your dreams can feel like navigating an obstacle course — blindfolded, with an arm tied behind your back. Even for the best and brightest students, it’s often an overwhelming process . That’s why the most successful students don’t go it alone: they rely on support from experienced mentors.

“Mentors help students develop soft skills, such as time management, communication, networking and confidence building,” says Ali Mantell, vice president of enrollment at college admissions consulting firm Command Education. “By the time o