Robbie Herbst
he/him
Robbie Herbst

About

Hello! I am a writer, editor, and violinist, and for the past eight years I've coached students through the college application process. In the 2022-2023 application cycle, my students received admission from Stanford, Columbia, Duke, Northwestern, UVA, Carnegie Mellon, Tufts, Bates, Vanderbilt, Case Western Reserve, and many others. When I was in college (Dartmouth '16), I became interested in creative writing. During my time there, I won the student awards for best Short Story and Best Creative Work. I also founded the campus literary magazine. In the years since, my essays and fiction have been published in esteemed literary magazines including Gulf Coast, CRAFT Literary, and The Offing. A full list of my publications and awards can be found at my personal website, robbieherbst.com.After graduating from Dartmouth, I channelled my passion for writing and editing into the world of admissions, and I began working with rising high school seniors in 2016. Since then, I've worked with all...

Robbie helped students get into:
Harvard UniversityYale University
Dartmouth CollegeStanford University
Brown UniversityUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Carnegie Mellon UniversityNorthwestern University
Harvard University
Yale University
Dartmouth College
Stanford University
Brown University
University of California, Los Angeles
Carnegie Mellon University
Northwestern University
Robbie helps with…
Building a School List
Transfers
College Interviews
Waitlist & Deferral Assistance
UC Schools
Common App
Medicine
Art & Music Portfolios
College Applications & Essays
School-Specific Supplemental Essays
Chicago
8 years of experience
Dartmouth College – BA | Double Majored in History and Music
University of Colorado Boulder – MFA | Master of Music in Violin Performance
University of Colorado Boulder – Cert | Artist Diploma in Violin Performance
Economics
Education
History
International Relations
Communications
Journalism
Film and Photography
Music
Art
Design
Language
Philosophy
Creative Writing
Fun Facts
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Favorite book
Wind, Sand, and Stars

Favorite after-school activities
Speech and Debate

🎵
Favorite artist
The Strokes

📺
Favorite TV show
Better Call Saul

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Hobbies
Rock Climbing, Running, Film Photography

My process

I work with students at all stages of the essay writing process, from selecting a topic to careful line-edits. I specialize in helping students craft original, thought-provoking work that is true to their voice. Are you worried you don't have anything to write about? I will help you discover what from your life will make a stellar essay. Have an idea, but struggling with structure, voice, or genre? I have helped students transform their fragments into powerful pieces of writing that have gotten them into Ivy League schools and won major scholarships. My fundamental belief is that no two students are alike, and each one has something worth saying. I will bring patience, wisdom, and insight to help you reach your essay-writing goals.

Recent reviews

4.9(58 reviews)

“The feedback was very detailed and pointed. I have been able to improve the essay based on this input. I am grateful. Thank you. "

Naman K.

“Very helpful with concrete feedback."

Mindy R.

“Good feedback"

Mykola K.
Chicago
8 years of experience
Dartmouth College – BA | Double Majored in History and Music
University of Colorado Boulder – MFA | Master of Music in Violin Performance
University of Colorado Boulder – Cert | Artist Diploma in Violin Performance
Economics
Education
History
International Relations
Communications
Journalism
Film and Photography
Music
Art
Design
Language
Philosophy
Creative Writing
Fun Facts
📚
Favorite book
Wind, Sand, and Stars

Favorite after-school activities
Speech and Debate

🎵
Favorite artist
The Strokes

📺
Favorite TV show
Better Call Saul

🪄
Hobbies
Rock Climbing, Running, Film Photography
Tips for success
1. Prepare for your first session
Plan out the questions and topics you'd like to discuss. If you'd like to work together in the long term, discuss expectations for each other.