Ivy League
Articles and resources from Dewey Smart tagged "Ivy League."
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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!
May 31, 2024
How Geography Affects University Admissions
Everything you need to know about how where you live affects your potential for college admissions!
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!
March 30, 2024
Timeline for Success: Applying to Colleges Early is in Your Best Interest
Applying early in the college application cycle is a major strategy for success. Read more about why it is helpful, key deadlines to keep in mind, and how to get started.
December 11, 2023
Applying to College as a Homeschooler: From Home to Harvard
There are many advantages to applying to college as a homeschooler. For example, you can display a more dynamic curriculum through your...
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
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 Key to Writing an Interesting Supplement
In this blog post, we'll break down two concrete ways of writing an interesting supplement and making your application stand out.
December 11, 2023
Pros and Cons of Top Schools: College Culture
Find out what top college culture is like. Students discuss the upsides and downsides of college culture at top schools.
December 11, 2023
Pros and Cons of Top Schools: College Social Life
Find out what top college social life is like. Students discuss the upsides and downsides of social life at top schools.
