INDEPENDENT SCHOOL COUNSELOR
Henry C. Mulzac III
Henry Charles Mulzac III is a dedicated and passionate educational leader committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for students, families, and professionals. With over 17 years of experience in education, Henry brings a transformative approach to his work.
Inspired by the words of renowned social reformer Frederick Douglass, who famously stated, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress,” Henry firmly believes in the power of growth and perseverance. This philosophy has guided him throughout his high school, college, and professional years.
Henry’s journey as an educator began during his college years when he had the opportunity to explore the stunning World Heritage sites along the Dalmatian coast. During this time, he realized education’s significant role in post-war countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro. Driven to make a positive impact, Henry pursued his passion for teaching, recognizing that educators have a crucial role in promoting understanding, tolerance, and harmony.
After graduating, Henry began a progressive 10-year tenure at The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia. He held various roles, including 8th-grade history teacher, advisor, athletics coach, and eventually serving as an admissions associate. His diverse experiences gave him a comprehensive understanding of educational practices, independent schools, and the highly competitive admissions process.
In 2018, Henry founded Henry Charles Consulting by prioritizing the unique needs of students and families. Leveraging his expertise as a selection committee member, Henry has successfully guided many families through the admissions process. His commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive working culture has helped him establish strong connections with some of the nation’s top independent schools.
During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, Henry collaborated with Sidwell Friends School, where he provided invaluable support to the administration and teachers by delivering effective in-person and remote instruction. He was vital in assisting students in grades 5-12, ensuring their educational experiences remained engaging and impactful.
Henry’s educational accomplishments include a master’s degree from Georgetown University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. Committed to continuous professional development, he actively participates in organizations such as the Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (AISAP), The People of Color Conference (POCC), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and is a member of the Independent Education Consultants Association (IECA).
Thanks to Henry Mulzac, my son was fully prepared for his admission interviews for private high schools. We were able to observe one of the interviews, and our son was doing most of the talking and had the interviewer fully engaged. Because of the preparation, no questions were a surprise. He was accepted at both schools that conducted interviews. Henry has a very lovely and welcoming manner that makes it easy for young people to work with him.
Henry Mulzac advised our family during the application process for private elementary school. Henry’s deep admissions experience in the DC area gave us strong insight into what admissions professionals are seeking in a given application and helped us zero-in on which schools would best fit our goals and needs for our children’s educational journey.
His application support services were where Henry proved to be the most invaluable – pushing us to craft the most compelling and persuasive answers to the parent questionnaires as well as pinpointing specific changes that drastically improved the quality of our applications. We were also appreciative of suggestions he made that gave our family small and easy ways to help our children’s applications stand out.
Overall, it was very reassuring to work with Henry, and we are grateful to have had him as a resource in this process.
“Henry Mulzac has been invaluable in our high school search. Like many parents, we started the high school application process without much experience and quickly figured out we were behind the eight-ball.
After several family meetings, Henry quickly assessed the situation and helped us prioritize schools and develop a plan to complete all the applications and testing. He helped our son prep for interviews and helped guide his essay development. We got into a great school in Maryland and are grateful for Henry’s help.”
“Henry was a great resource for applying to private school. He knows the admissions process inside and out since he has sat on both sides of the table. He provided excellent answers to our questions, making us feel as comfortable as we could going through the process. Henry also did a wonderful job preparing our child for the interview.”
“Henry Mulzac has been invaluable in our high school search. Like many parents, we started the high school application process without much experience and quickly figured out we were behind the eight-ball. After several family meetings, Henry quickly assessed the situation and helped us prioritize schools and develop a plan to complete all the applications and testing. He helped our son prep for interviews and helped guide his essay development. We got into a great school in Maryland and are grateful for Henry’s help.”