College List

The Wrong School List Can Mean the Difference between Acceptance & Rejection

The right college list is not just a random selection of schools but a thoughtful and strategic compilation that takes into account your academic strengths, personal preferences, and professional goals. It increases your chances of being accepted into institutions that are the right fit for you - where you can thrive!

We Don’t Just Build Lists - We Compile Data & Develop Organized Dockets

We support your journey. From brainstorming to deep program research and college planning, Dewey Smart understands your Fit Factors for Choosing a School. Our counselors consider every factor that goes into building the best college list for you:

Types of Schools

No matter the size and shape of your ambition, we’re here to help you research schools and build your college list. We can support you Finding Target Schools by major and program, by acceptance rates and GPA, and any other factors to help you decide what colleges to reach for. We support with every single type of college:

Community Colleges

Liberal Arts Colleges

Public Universities

Private Universities

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Religious Schools

Military Academies

Art & Design Schools

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Location Preferences

Geographic location matters. Choosing in-state or out-of-state options depends on a variety of factors we take into consideration, including costs, climate, and cultural aspects, as well as your preference for an urban, suburban, or rural area for college. We support every preference:

Costs

Climate

Sports Culture

Small Class Sizes

Urban

Suburban

Rural

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Academic & Professional Paths

Not all schools invest in the same resources for students, and your college list should reflect your academic and professional paths. We identify colleges with the majors, faculty, facilities, and career opportunities geared toward your future.

Pre-Med

Pre-Law

Computer Science

Engineering

Liberal Arts

Humanities

Visual Arts

Social Sciences

Math

STEM

Business

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The Dewey Smart Approach to Your College Search

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We Eat Data for Breakfast

Our Team compiles data from thousands of schools across the country and filter it to align with your profile and goals. Understanding the quantitative factors behind admissions is absolutely essential and will be a big part of creating your college list.

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We get behind the numbers and the trends

Every college is legally required to publish all the nitty-gritty details of their admissions preferences too boring for most mortals to digest. But, not for us. It’s our responsibility to dive into oceans of information and deliver you the pearls.

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We Have Mastered the Art of Organization

When we create your college list, we create a spreadsheet of options tailored to you. All the data you need to make informed, exciting decisions is in one place, and you know exactly where you stand with every school.

School Name

Location

Website

EA/ED Deadline

Reg. Deadline

Acceptance %

Avg. GPA

Avg. SAT/ACT

Tuition Cost

Student Pop.

My Major(s)

Scholarships

Admissions Phone

Admissions Email

My Notes

Listed

Color-Coded

Sorted

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Hear from the Students Themselves

Our ‘Near-Peer Model’ matches you with dedicated college counselors who align with your interests and live and breathe the campus air you seek.

Learn about day-to-day life and the opportunities provided at schools on your list from those who actually attend them. Visit Our Team.

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