Essay Strategy

May 13, 2025

How to Crack the Texas Essay Code

Mastering Your Texas College Application Essays: What Admissions Officers Really Want to SeeTexas universities receive thousands of applications each ...

May 7, 2025

How NYC Students Can Build a Standout College Application

How NYC Students Can Build a Standout College Application (Without Burning Out)College admissions in New York City is a high-stakes game. With thousan...

NYC High School Extracurriculars: Building a "Spike" to Stand Out

A Brooklyn Tech grad reveals how he beat 600 peers to land 30+ acceptances. Learn the power of niche passions, NYC-specific strategies, and why "laundry essays" outperform trauma stories.

Ivy League Secrets: How to Build a Winning Application

The Strategic Path to Ivy League Admissions: How to Stand Out Authentically‍Before you dive into the full breakdown below, watch our exclusive webinar...

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.

May 16, 2024

Social Media and How to Utilize It in College Admissions

Instagram. Twitter. LinkedIn. A few of the many social platforms available.In the past twenty years, the landscape of technology has changed dramatica...

How to Successfully Plan for Your Senior Year of High School

Plan your senior year with confidence, summer prep, fall applications, and spring scholarships, so you stay organized, stress less, and finish strong.

April 4, 2024

MIT, CalTech, Stanford & More: The Dewey Smart Class of 2024!

Learn about all of our College Acceptances for 2024 as they come in from our students!

January 24, 2024

Business & Finance Early Decision

December 11, 2023

3 Most Important College List Factors for Target Schools

If you research the most important college list factors, it minimizes the wasted hours you’ll spend scrolling through college websites.