Engineering
Articles and resources about Engineering, including how it factors into coursework and college applications.
May 26, 2025
Standout Activities for Top University Admission
While GPA and test scores open doors, extracurricular activities are what make admissions officers at top universities say "yes" to your application.
May 23, 2025
The Ultimate Academic Planning Guide
The Ultimate Academic Planning Guide: How to Build a Winning High School Course Load for Top UniversitiesIntroductionWhen it comes to college admissio...
January 15, 2025
Summer Programs: A Launchpad for College Admissions
Colleges love students who demonstrate passion, initiative, and a commitment to growth, and participating in a summer program is a great way to stand out. Whether you’re diving into STEM research, honing your artistic talents, or exploring leadership and business, these programs help you build valuable skills, explore career paths, and show colleges you’re serious about your future. Many programs have deadlines as early as January, February, or March, so now is the perfect time to start planning. Popular options include MIT LaunchX for STEM students, RISD Pre-College for artists, and Harvard’s Pre-College Program for aspiring leaders. At Dewey Smart, we specialize in guiding students toward the best-fit programs that align with their goals. From application support to crafting standout essays, our team ensures you make the most of every opportunity. Let us help you kickstart 2025 with confidence and purpose!
June 23, 2024
Crafting Your Caltech Application
Applying to Caltech is competitive. Read more about how we breakdown applying to this school and writing its supplemental essays.
Crafting a Strong MIT Application
Interested in applying to MIT this upcoming year? Check out our tips on how to craft a strong application based on the criteria MIT states they evaluate.
June 14, 2024
How Finn Entered His Top 3 Engineering Schools
Finn Hazen • G12
G12
How To Choose Your College Major? Tips for Selecting the Best Choice for You
Our writers discuss their experiences in their respective college major, how they chose it, and whether or not their studies matched their expectations.
December 11, 2023
High School Passion Project: Impress Your Dream School
The most universally appreciated and accessible task for a high schooler to do is a high school passion project.
December 11, 2023
Top School Academics: What Students Really Think
Find out what top college academics are like. Students discuss the upsides and downsides of academics at top schools.
December 11, 2023
The College Application: Tying It Together
Five students at top schools answer the question, “How did you, personally, tie together all the elements of your college application?”
December 11, 2023
A High Schooler's Guide to CS
Let's talk about the benefits of different CS career paths and how you should prepare your application to get into a quality CS program.
December 11, 2023
Tackling STEM Courses
STEM courses can be hard, especially if you don't know how to study for them. Let's talk about how to tackle them.
