Who is Dewey Smart?
Our Expert Team
50+ Ivy League & Top University Tutors & College Counselors

About Us

Dewey Smart is a team of 50+ Ivy League and Top University tutors and college counselors helping Grade 6 - 12 students across the US reach their full potential. We are valedictorians, research scholars, and all-around friendly Tutors and College Counselors who help students boost grades, crush tests, and enter top schools coast to coast.

What Makes Us Stand Out

Teens Learn Better from Those Who Have Been There & Done That
Up-to-Date Insights
Our recent graduates provide students with the most current insights into evolving admissions criteria, trends, and application strategies.
Relatable Guidance
Near-peer mentors offer relatable guidance, as they recently navigated the most competitive college admissions processes.
Empathetic Understanding
As near-peer mentors, we vividly recall the challenges and emotions associated with academics, test prep, and college admissions, creating a supportive rapport.
Leadership & Resources
Our leadership team has a combined 50+ years in academics, test prep, and college admissions, overseeing every aspect of your journey with knowledge and resources.
Meet Our Leaders
Everyone at Dewey Smart has been successful in achieving our academic goals, and we’ve experienced how today’s college admissions have changed significantly from what we were told to expect.
Founder of Dewey Smart College Admissions Counseling pREP
Michael Gao
Founder & CEO

I founded Dewey Smart from my freshman year dorm room at Columbia University. After 4 stressful years of high school, I wanted to make the path to college easier for future students. I went to a high school where there were 200+ students for one college counselor. When I had a question about AP Calculus or writing college essays, I turned to Reddit. Dewey Smart was born out of a desire to make sure every student got the support they needed to succeed.

College Admissions Consultant
Emerson Blais
Director of Admissions

Before Dewey Smart, I spent 16 years helping students from all across the world get into top universities. At Dewey Smart, I saw the opportunity to contribute to an impactful mentorship culture that goes beyond traditional tutoring and college counseling. As the Director of Admissions, I am eager to help shape the future of high-achieving students by providing expert guidance and connecting them with mentors who have walked the halls of prestigious institutions.

Meet Our Tutors
We match students with Best Fit Tutors and College Counselors from our powerhouse squad of Ivy League & Top University team. They're experts who have been in your shoes and provide personalized support, resources, and step-by-step guidance on exactly how to succeed.
Allison Newman
Mechanical Engineering
Columbia University NYC Tutor
Alyson Jiang
Engineering
Columbia University NYC Tutor
Amritha Ramesh
Economics
Columbia University NYC Tutor
Aniket Roy
English & Economics (Double-Major)
Columbia University NYC Tutor
Annabelle Kim
Economics & History
Columbia University NYC Tutor
Arian Jahan
Computer Science
Columbia University NYC Tutor
Teen Getting Help with College Admissions
Your Future Awaits

Questions? Ready to Begin?

Let's chat! Whether you're just starting high school or deep in the college application process, our expert team is here to help you make the grade, get the score, and enter your dream school.
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