DeweySmart: Ivy League Tutors & College Counselors
DeweySmart: Ivy League Tutors & College Counselors

DeweySmart: Ivy League Tutors & College Counselors

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Dewey Smart | Ivy League Tutors & College Counselors 📚 1:1 Tutoring | Test Prep | College Admissions Support We’re a team of 50+ Ivy League students helping Grade 6–12 students across the U.S. reach their full potential. Founded by a Columbia student who scored a 36 ACT, Dewey Smart pairs smart, friendly mentors with students to boost grades, crush tests, and get into top schools like the Ivies, Stanford, and the UCs. ✨ What We Offer: • Academic Tutoring in every subject—with weekly recaps & personal plans • Test Prep for SSAT, SAT, ACT, APs & more—with custom study strategies • College Counseling from school lists to standout essays & applications Whether you’re aiming for academic confidence or Ivy League dreams, we’ll get you there—step by step. Let’s chat!
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7 years in business

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2023

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2022

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2020

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Jossie F.
May 29, 2025
I had Rishma. She is very smart and knows a lot about World History. She really helped me prepare for the AP Exam and our last test. I hope to study for the SAT with her in the future!
DeweySmart: Ivy League Tutors & College Counselors's reply
Hi Jossie - Thanks so much for sharing! I'm thrilled to hear you received the support you needed for your AP Exams, and I know that Rishma would be more than happy to help you with your SAT Test Prep! 🙂
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Mery T.
Dec 2, 2024
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Dewey’s team is great. The biggest benefit is that there is a team and so the availability is awesome. All the individuals that my daughter has worked with have been professional and helpful. Great value.

Details: Preparing for standardized tests • High school Junior • More than once a week • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

DeweySmart: Ivy League Tutors & College Counselors's reply
We agree! 🥰 Thank you so much for that, Mery. What's great about our team is that we're all available! So, when students need help in AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science, or AP Physics, we've got someone. SAT Prep? No worries! College Applications? Coming right up! We're thrilled to have been a part of M's academic success.
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M W.
Dec 22, 2023
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My son is a good student (currently a freshman at one of the IVY league schools) but had some challenges in ACT science with an average practice score of 32. After some research, we decided to enlist Michael's service based on the great reviews as well as the quality of his instructors - he had no problem to match my son with a wonderful instructor who had a perfect ACT score which worked great for my son since he started from a good baseline. Another benefit was that Jordan is a college student with similar age, my son found that it was easy to connect, relate to and less intimidating. Jordan is an excellent instructor. My son enjoyed working with her and found the tutoring sessions very helpful. She is super smart, extremely knowledgeable about ACT science, really nice to work with, easy to talk to, professional, punctual and kept me well informed of the lesson plans, assignments and my son's progress. With her help, my son eventually scored a 34 in ACT science which was a huge improvement from 32. Thank you, Jordan! Although he ended up using his SAT score for his college application since that turned out to be higher than he had expected, we are grateful for Jordan's help since that provides a good alternative if my son had not scored higher in SAT. Michael is great to talk and work with and his business operation is very professional and smooth. He has great attention to details. My only suggestion is that he might want to (if not already) delegate some of the work to other team members so he could be a little more responsive at times since he seemed (to me) a little bit overwhelmed by his many responsibilities for a successful business that need to respond to clients in different time zones. I would highly recommend Michael's service.

Details: 11th grade • ACT • Remotely (phone or internet)

DeweySmart: Ivy League Tutors & College Counselors's reply
Thank you so much for sharing your detailed and thoughtful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that Jordan’s expertise and relatable approach made such a positive impact on your son’s ACT score. 🎯 Michael and the entire team strive to provide professional, personalized, and smooth support for every student, and your kind words truly motivate us to keep improving. Thanks again for recommending Dewey Smart! 🙌
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Yashita D.
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Aanya S.
4 weeks ago
Dewey Smart was absolutely an integral aspect of my college application experience. As a rising senior, I initially felt lost in the process and didn't know where to start, but Dewey Smart counselors helped me through the whole process, from making a college list to fine-tuning an essay. I'm proud to share that with their expert help, I was admitted to Princeton University and John's Hopkins University!
DeweySmart: Ivy League Tutors & College Counselors's reply
Aayna - That's amazing! 🎉 We're so excited about your next chapter at Princeton. 🐅 Thank you so much for trusting us with your College Counseling, especially when it came to crafting your overall narrative for your applications. ✍️ Oh - CONGRATULATIONS on the National Merit Scholarship, too! 🏅 It's been such a privilege working with you. 💛
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