Clay Socas
College admissions and essay coach, Dartmouth student
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Studying Economics and English at Dartmouth College; Paid writing tutor at Dartmouth; Study abroad at University of Oxford |
Clay Socas is a college admissions coach who helps students with essays and application strategy. He is a current Dartmouth College student studying Economics and English. He works as a paid writing tutor at Dartmouth and edits a literary magazine. He has won numerous national creative writing awards. He has coached 2 students who were accepted into Ivy League schools. His main focus is writing and editing college essays.
What Clay helps with
Clay helps students write strong college essays and plan their applications. He also helps with school lists and scholarships.
- Writing and editing college essays
- Building a clear storytelling voice
- Shaping an extracurricular narrative
- Building a school list
- Finding scholarships
- Application strategy
- Preparing for college admissions interviews
Background and qualifications
Clay is a current student at Dartmouth College, where he studies Economics and English. He works as a paid writing tutor there and also acts as an editor for a literary magazine. He has taken part in programs at Oxford and the London School of Economics. He has won numerous national creative writing awards. He has coached 2 students, and both were accepted into Ivy League schools. He also works as a tour guide at Dartmouth.
Clay Socas pricing
Programs and services
- College essay writing help
- College admissions interview prep with 3h+ of coaching
- Custom hourly coaching for application strategy and editing
Clay Socas reviews
Clay Socas has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Clay is a current Dartmouth writing tutor and literary magazine editor who focuses on college essays.
Best for students who want help writing strong college essays and shaping their application story.
Common questions
How much does Clay Socas charge?
Coaching with Clay runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Clay Socas help with?
Clay Socas helps with writing and editing college essays, building a clear storytelling voice, shaping an extracurricular narrative and building a school list.
Does Clay Socas have reviews?
Clay Socas has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Clay Socas certified?
Clay Socas lists: Studying Economics and English at Dartmouth College; Paid writing tutor at Dartmouth; Study abroad at University of Oxford.
Does Clay help with college admissions interviews?
Yes. Clay offers an interview prep package with 3h+ of coaching.
How do I contact Clay Socas?
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