Dr. Adam Herring

PSU Penn State University, University Park Spring 2026

Contact me for 1-on-1 tutoring right away, and you'll learn expert Multiple Choice exam strategies to ace Dr. Herring's CHEM 110 and CHEM 130. Tips are curated from 6 years of 1-on-1 experience. I'll patiently answer all your questions, share lots of tricks, and focus on 'high-impact' topics to help you reach your desired grade in PSU's CHEM 110 and CHEM 130.

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Dr. Herring's Exam Style

CHEM 110 and CHEM 130 practice exams provided are the same every semester, and do not show enough of the curveballs that are ACTUALLY tested on your exam. What you need to study are the ACTUAL exams given out in past semesters which I can provide through 1-on-1 tutoring.
Dr. Herring's exams are typically harder than canvas quizzes and PLA's for CHEM 110 and CHEM 130. Past exam questions are used in lecture, but not exceptions, and hard variations are taught before exams.
Many students say that Dr. Herring tends to answer your questions with a question, further confusing students. I’ll patiently work through your questions and show you tips to improve your memory retention.
Dr. Herring's exams are concept multiple-choice and calculation multiple-choice. The 70% of questions are NOT straightforward.

CHEM 110 and CHEM 130 Points Breakdown

    • Where Do These Stats Come From?

    They come from actual exam & final averages of most recent semester he taught CHEM 110 and CHEM 130.

      Drop Rates

    Tutor with me to get this information!

      Exam Averages

    Exam 1: 83.8% Exam 2, 3 and Final averages to be posted later.

      Exam Points

    3 Exams & Final: 32 Points Each

      PLA's

    360 Points Total

      Homework Points

    10 Points Each

      Bonus Points

    None.

      Online Quizzes

    20 Points Each


    • Study Tips for CHEM 110 and CHEM 130 Exams

    Don’t Cram

    Plan ahead at least 2 weeks. Study by chapter so you absorb in digestible chunks.

    Practice Old Exams

    Execute on old exams. Even if you get the wrong answer, you'll learn from your mistakes faster.

    Ask Questions

    Be bold and ask direct questions when you're stuck - there's value in wrong answers so you can recognize and avoid them.

    Why Tutor with Me for Dr. Herring's CHEM 110 and CHEM 130?

    • Exam Tips and Tricks - Get tips and secret resources used by Dr. Herring. Know PSU's peculiarities and learn specific strategies to study for exams.

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      Learn The Source of Exam Questions - Learn where Dr. Herring sources his exam and homework questions. ~50% of professors do not make their own exam questions.

      Learn to Sound Smart with Your Professor - Students frequently mention that nothing annoys Dr. Herring like "easy" or vague questions to look unprepared in his eyes. Learn how to shine among your peers by visiting office hours often with "smart" questions ready in hand - I'll teach you how and what questions to ask and get the most out of 1-on-1 face time during Dr. Herring's office hours.