03/27/2023
In solidarity with my students, I write blogs no longer than 650 words -- the limit set by the Common App. Check out my latest thoughts on higher education, pedagogy, and the college application process.
What are Merit Aid Scholarships? Part 1
Here are some trends in higher education worth noting: tuition prices are rising, applicant pools are skyrocketing, acceptance rates at top schools are dwindling, and for “lower-tier schools”, enro…
03/21/2023
When a parent asks me “what’s the best number of schools for my kid to apply to?”, I often respond with a well-rehearsed, “anywhere between 8 to 12”. But as high as that number is, most parents aren’t surprised - it’s a number they’ve heard from other parents and in-school guidance counselors. And there are several reasons for this. But frankly, I wish for the students’ sake that I could say no more than 4....
How Many Schools to Apply to?
When a parent asks me “what’s the best number of schools for my kid to apply to?”, I often respond with a well-rehearsed, “anywhere between 8 to 12”. But as high as that number is, most parents are…
03/01/2023
Welcome -- for the past 7 years, I've helped over a hundred students in all areas of the college application process, anything from essay coaching to standardized tests to college counseling.
My main aim and focus as a tutor is to empower students as they begin this initiation rite, and to help them reduce their own stress and anxiety along the way. I arm them with the tools they need to make informed choices about where to go; I guide them on how express themselves authentically in their writing; and I coach them on how churn out their best academic work without losing sleep (or morale) in the process. The result is that the majority of my students have enrolled in their top choice colleges after getting accepted, and all of them can now articulate powerful things about themselves they had never thought to put to words (or emphasize). If you're interested in learning more about how I work, don't hesitate to reach out. Best ~~~ Henrik Herb - Private Academic Tutor
