Before joining Dewey Smart, Aanya felt lost about where to start in the college application process. She wasn’t sure how to identify schools that would truly fit her goals, values, and future ambitions. The idea of finalizing a balanced college list was intimidating, and writing her personal statement felt even more overwhelming. Aanya knew that to present the best version of herself to admissions committees, she needed guidance on both the strategy — where to apply and why — and the storytelling — how to make her application reflect who she was beyond numbers.
The Dewey Smart team started by helping Aanya clarify her academic goals, career aspirations, and personal values to identify schools that would truly be the right fit. Together with her counselor, she built a comprehensive college list that included reach, match, and safety schools — all aligned with her long-term ambitions.
On the essay front, Aanya worked one-on-one with her counselor to brainstorm themes and identify her most authentic story. Through multiple drafting and revision cycles, she refined a personal narrative that highlighted her strengths and passions, while also showing her unique perspective. Dewey Smart’s approach ensured that every word felt true to who she was, not just what she had accomplished.
By combining structured planning, timeline accountability, and essay guidance, Aanya gained confidence in her applications and clarity about her future path.
With strong applications and a powerful personal statement, Aanya was admitted to her dream school: Princeton University. She also earned acceptances from several other prestigious universities, confirming that her hard work and strategy paid off.
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“I found working with Dewey Smart to be very rewarding. The whole team was kind, patient, and always prompt in responding to my questions. My counselor guided me through creating a personal narrative that felt authentic and powerful. If given the opportunity, I would definitely choose Dewey Smart again!”
Kim Spatz, a Class of 2024 student, partnered with Dewey Smart for college counseling. With structured guidance and essay feedback, she created a clear application plan that led to acceptances at universities with strong film studies programs.
