Ivy League & Top-Tier Admissions Counseling
Stop guessing. Get the exact strategy our mentors used to get into Harvard, Stanford, and Yale in the post-Digital SAT era.
The Dewey Smart Acceptance Architecture
Narrative Discovery
We don't just list activities; we identify your "Spike" — the unique narrative hook that admissions officers fight for.
Data-Driven School List
Using acceptance data from the last 2 cycles to build a balanced, high-yield list.
The "Voice" Workshop
Crafting essays that sound like a mature, intellectual 17-year-old, not a thesaurus.
Specialized Tracks
Targeted strategies for high-stakes goals.
BS/MD & Pre-Med
Strategic planning for the most competitive accelerated medical programs.
Computer Science & Engineering
Building a portfolio of GitHub projects and Olympiads that stands out to MIT and CMU.
Business & Wharton/Stern Prep
Launch startups, lead non-profits, and build the executive leadership profile required for top undergraduate business schools.
Pre-Law & Humanities
Developing the rhetorical skills, debate awards, and advocacy work that define the next generation of legal minds.
Arts & Portfolio Strategy
Curating a world-class portfolio or audition tape that captures your unique artistic voice for dual-degree programs.
Exploratory & Narrative Discovery
Unsure of your major? We use intellectual interest mapping to discover your hidden "Spike" and build a narrative around it.
Specialized Application Scenarios
Expert guidance for unique admission paths.
Transfer Applications
Transferring is harder than applying as a freshman. We help you craft the specific "Why Transfer" narrative and maintain the college GPA required to switch to your dream school.
Waitlist & Deferral Management
Turn a "Maybe" into a "Yes." We craft high-impact Letters of Continued Interest (LOCI) and advocacy campaigns that get admissions officers to re-read your file.
“I find Sarah helpful and engaging; every meeting has been productive and valuable. Sarah has been very informative about how I should be pacing things and giving help in areas that I need. She is also straightforward to talk to and understands and can relate to my background.”
Joshua Do
12th Grader College Admissions
Common Questions from Families
What makes Dewey Smart different from traditional counselors?
Traditional counselors are often decades removed from the process. We use a "Near-Peer" model, matching you with mentors currently at Ivy League schools who navigated the exact same competitive landscape you are facing right now.
When should we start admissions counseling?
We recommend starting in Grade 9 or 10 for profile development (choosing the right extracurriculars and narrative). By Grade 11, we shift focus to specific application strategy and college lists.
Do you help with the Digital SAT?
Yes. Standardized testing is often part of our comprehensive roadmap. Our tutors scored in the 99th percentile and can integrate test prep seamlessly into your admissions timeline.
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