Garrett Clancy

College essay specialist and writing mentor

Online Literature, Writing, Essay Writing, and College Essay Writing tutor

Los Angeles, CA

5 (2 reviews)

Literature expertise

Have three degrees in English and writing, and have taught literature at three different colleges and a private high school.

Teaching preferences

Academic level

College, High School


About

I live in Ventura County on the Los Angeles City border, and enjoy hiking and outdoor activities. In addition to 15+ years of teaching English and writing, I have worked as a filmmaker, and my most re...


Education

U.C.L.A.

Graduate Certificate, College Counseling

California State University, Northridge

M.A., English/Creative Writing

University of Southern California

M.F.A., Screenwriting

University of Massachusetts, Boston

B.A. , English


Experience

President

EdgeWise Apps

Jun 2015 - present

Independent College Counselor and essay specialist

Adjunct English Instructor

Southern New Hampshire University

2013 - 2016

Taught graduate-level screenwriting and English courses

Reader, including AP English Literature exam

Educational Testing Service

Jun 2004 - Dec 2016

Reader and Scoring Leader for a number of standardized essay exams

English and Film Instructor, and College Counselor

Yeshiva University of Los Angeles Boys & Girls Schools

Aug 2009 - Feb 2013

Taught English (including AP English Lang.) and film courses

Adjunct English Instructor

College of the Canyons

Aug 2003 - Dec 2007

Taught composition, literature and creative writing

Adjunct English Instructor and Writing Center Consultant

California State Univ., Northridge

Sep 2001 - May 2006

Taught freshman English, and worked as writing tutor


5.0 (2 reviews)

adaptability
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clarity
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communication
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courtesy
5.0
expertise
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punctuality
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  • Avi Lidgi

    5

    College Essay Writing

  • I have known Garrett as a colleague for over a decade. In that time, I have referred him clients for both personal statement consultation and essay editing. Simply put, he is the best in the business. He combines that rare combination of a teacher's nurturing spirit with a writing technician's polished craft. His success with clients at the highest levels speaks to his expertise as a college consultant. I know that his students have gone on to top 10 universities all across the country. In fact, when my own children come of age, I know where to go with personal statement help and college application consulting: Garrett--the best in the business. -Avi

    Jun 2, 2023
  • Ashley Moran

    5

    College Essay Writing

  • Garrett was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL!! He sifted through all my high school experience, everything from babysitting to student council, and helped me narrow down what was ACTUALLY relevant for my college apps and activity sections. I was SO OVERWHELMED during application season and Garrett made the writing process digestible and efficient. We created an action plan that not only kept me on track but also strengthened my writing skills. If I had to do it all over again I'd go back to Garrett in a heartbeat!

    Jun 1, 2023
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1 lesson

60 min

$50

2 lessons

60 min each

$80

5 lessons

60 min each

$205

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