EdgeWise
Gain the Edge with your College & Grad School Essays
College/Grad School Personal Essay & Writing Mentoring
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Students with whom EdgeWise has worked have gained admittance to Princeton (E.D.), Stanford (E.D.), UPenn, Barnard, NYU, Harvard, Emerson, Boston Univ. (E.D.), UCLA, U.S.C., U.C. Berkeley, U.C. San Diego, U.C. Davis, UConn Law, Syracuse, Yeshiva U. (Honors), Chapman U., and many other top-tier colleges, universities, law schools, med schools and other graduate-level programs.
Individualized Packages from First to Final Draft
The earlier a high school student begins actively preparing for college admittance, the better chance he or she will have at getting into that "dream" school. It is of key importance to take the right courses in h.s. (including as many Honors and AP Courses as possible), and to choose the best extracurricular activites, etc. SAT and ACT prep is a crucial component, as well. EdgeWise offers packages and advisement at every level to meet all of these needs and demands.
Gaining Acceptance to College is More Competitive than Ever Before! And Writing "a killer" Personal Essay is of Paramount Importance in Gaining the Edge on your College Apps!
UCLA receives more applications than any other school in the U.S...[and] its acceptance rate is 8.6%... (2022)
The above stats speak for themselves; college applications have increased by staggering numbers over the past decade, not just at UCLA, but at every college and university in the U.S.
So how do you stand out in the pack of appicants? There are many factors, of course, but the personal essay in particular has become a key component in the applicants portfolio.
EdgeWise will guide you in writing an essay that both best represents your own uniqueness and experience, and that catches the attention of admissions committees.
Affordable Rates for Every Level of Need
EdgeWise happily works with students who demonstrate financial need. Set up a free consultation, and we'll develop a customized package that is affordable to you.
In The News - Current Articles
What are Colleges Looking for in Your Application Essay?
2023 (College Board)
UCLA Apps Remain at Record Highs
Feb. 24, 2023 (UCLA Newsroom)
Importance of College App Essay/Personal Statement
June 14, 2022 (Collegevine)
Additional Services:
EdgeWise also mentors students in college-level writing courses. And we are word-count cutting specialists! If your essay is over the word count max, we'll trim it to exactly where it needs to be.
Testimonials
"Mr. Clancy was very attentive throughout the process and understanding of my personal situation and my goals. His feedback at critical junctures helped me realize what my application was lacking."
— Elon S., Princeton University
"If it weren't for Garrett's helpful advice, I wouldn't have pushed myself to be where I am today. He not only helped me articulate my college essays exactly as I wanted them to be, but also took the time to figure out where I was supposed to go based on their content and opened my mind up to choosing a school I hadn't even considered before. With his careful guidance and encouragement, I now attend a college that is perfectly tailored to my interests and strengths. Thanks Mr. C!."
— Leah Z., Emerson College
"Garrett's guidance in helping my son write his essay was essential to his acceptance to a university that I feared would be too competitive. Garrett's notes inspired my son to shape his essay, maximize his creative expression, and all retaining his own voice and words. Furthermore, Garrett's one hour "essay writing" tutorial session helped my son bring up his SAT score by 200 points!"
"Garrett helped me accomplish a goal that I never thought was possible by giving me the confidence and tools I needed to get into my first choice school..."
— Ben H., Boston University
— Joyce A., Parent of Syracuse U. Student
