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My daughter really needed direction to prepare for her SATs. She completed one of the popular prep courses but the individual attention was lacking. After 10 one-hour sessions with Henry, she went up 90 points on the Writing section and 50 on the Critical Reading section. I know these improved scores got her into her No. 1 college choice. Henry's teaching techniques really work, and his enthusiasm was contagious, even to a teenager.
-- L.L., Stamford mother
My child always felt uncomfortable writing in elementary school. In middle school, there were few assignments and little, if any, feedback. Henry started working with my child in eighth grade and now my high school student has developed into a confident writer.
-- J.K., Stamford mother
Henry has given my daughter the confidence to write and express her thoughts clearly and concisely, and he has made a huge difference in her approach to writing. She no longer dreads getting an assignment.
-- C.C., Stamford mother
Henry helped my son turn his college essay into a masterpiece by teaching him what's important and what isn't in an essay. Now he expresses himself through writing much better than he used to. Thank you, Henry!
-- D.F., Stamford mother
Henry is a wonderful teacher and coach. His approach is gentle and to the point. He appropriately and quickly assessed my son's academic skills so he would be able to address his specific needs. He knows what needs to be done to prepare students not only for the SATs but for all written work. My son was very impressed after the first session with Henry and said that he had helped him "a lot already." We are lucky to have Henry's expertise and coaching skills.
-- D.P., Cos Cob mother
My son's SAT "verbals" improved 160 points after working with Henry. He was able to both instruct and motivate my son at a time when a parent's admonitions can fall on deaf ears. I'm happy to speak on his behalf to anyone who may have questions.
-- D.V., Stamford mother
Henry Hecht was my first mentor and his lessons have stayed with me to this day. My ability to write crisp, descriptive sentences is the result of Henry's coaching. I've never had a better editor.
-- Bob Klapisch, Baseball Columnist
The Bergen Record and ESPN.com
Henry Hecht's phone number appearing on your caller ID represents one of the most comforting things that can happen to a writer. It tells you that he's in the process of editing your story, that you're about to hear unfailingly good suggestions, and that your work will become better momentarily.
-- Chuck Culpepper, Newsday Columnist
I worked with Henry Hecht for three and a half years at Newsday, and time and again, my stories would emerge as improved products once Henry got through with them. Henry believes in functioning as a team with his writer. I would highly recommend Henry to anyone looking to be a better writer.
-- Ken Davidoff, Newsday Baseball Columnist
I worked with Henry Hecht for almost five years and no editor spent more time with me, or my stories, than Henry. He knows the business, he knows how to write, he knows how to make your writing better, and most important, he cares.
-- John Boell, New York Journalist
With 35 years of experience as both a newspaper reporter and editor, Henry Hecht knows writing. Henry will show you how to identify your style and give you the organizational tools to make it sing. I cannot count the number of times Henry helped me clarify and polish my work at Newsday. He is a master of the craft.
-- Barbara BaRker, Newsday SPORTSWRITER
It was my privilege, although I didn't know it at the time, to have Henry Hecht edit one of the first stories I wrote for Newsday. I quickly learned that brevity and clarity were NOT mutually exclusive. In fact, the two should go together more often than not. Henry made me a better writer as I learned something new every time he edited one of my pieces.
-- Erik Boland, NewSDAY SPORTsWRITER
