Before my son started working with Great Expectations, he had scored a 24 on his ACT. By the time he applied to college, with the help of his GE tutors (especially Vivia), his score rose to a 35, with a super score of 36! My son has just been accepted to Cornell University and he is thrilled! I am 100% confident that without the combined efforts of both my son’s dedication and the exceptional team at Great Expectations he would not be off to this Ivy League institution in the fall.

Tory H. (parent), Los Angeles

My son had taken the SAT twice, both times he studied on his own with guides and practice tests I bought for him. Both times he got a 1240, which while not a bad score, wasn’t what he considered good enough for the the schools he wanted to apply to. He was skeptical about the chances of increasing his scores after two tries with no change, but we decided to give this one more try with the help of Great Expectations. They assigned a great tutor named Wesley who came to our house for five 2 hour sessions, and then my son took 3 practice tests at a nearby location over the next three weeks. My son scored a 1400, a full 160 points higher than his previous two tries. We are really grateful to Great Expectations and Wesley for the help. It was completely worth it!

Terry S. (parent), West Hollywood

Both of my children are blessed with learning diversities. Test taking has always been a challenge, to say the least. With Great Expectations’ personalized approach and positive encouragement, my daughter was able to raise her SAT scores more than 400 points and gain admittance to several excellent universities.

Deborah S. (parent), Malibu

Our tutor really understood how to help my daughter prepare for the SAT. He was able to identify early on the specific areas where she needed to improve, and most importantly, what type of preparation she needed to do in order to make those gains. Thanks to a 510-point improvement, my daughter will be attending Stanford University in the fall. Thank you!

Susan H. (parent), Santa Monica

I worked with my tutor to determine which test was better for me -- SAT or ACT -- and I chose to focus on the ACT, eventually improving 6 points.

Dani H. (student), Los Angeles

Great Expectations did a fabulous job preparing our daughter for both the SAT and SAT Subject tests. Their tutors were always on time, had a fabulous attitude and a thorough knowledge of the subjects they taught, and could convey that knowledge in a straightforward and entertaining manner. They gave my daughter the confidence to overcome her test taking insecurities, and her SAT scores rose 300 points after only a few sessions. I highly recommend them to all serious students who need to improve their SAT test taking ability.

Ronald C. (parent), Beverly Hills

Great Expectations matched me with the best tutor I’ve ever worked with. For someone who cannot take a standardized test to save my life, my tutor helped me truly grasp the concepts and different approaches to each section. Not only did my score improve more than 300 points, but the time flew and it never felt like tutoring. She was a joy to be around and an amazing motivator.

Clara C. (student), Santa Monica

I wasn't really too keen on getting a test prep tutor because I thought I could do it myself, but my mom insisted. After I met with my tutor, I realized that I absolutely did need the help of a tutor; the SAT wasn't just about knowing the answers to the questions but instead understanding how to navigate the tricks and the phrasing of questions. I also really got along well with my tutor! GE does a great job of pairing tutors with students based on personality type. This definitely made studying for the SAT a lot more enjoyable.

Alysha K. (student), Newport Beach

I wasn’t treated just like any high school student; I was able to focus on my weaknesses and enhance my skills. My tutor was very knowledgeable about the intricacies of both the ACT and the SAT. Because of this, I was able to study more efficiently for each of them. With the help of my GE tutor, I scored a 34 on my ACT and was admitted to Amherst College (my top choice) Early Decision.

Jenn K. (student), Pacific Palisades

I was always a pretty average student, and when I first began prep for the ACT, my score was 16. After a few sessions with my GE tutor, my score slowly started to rise. It took a while to get the results we wanted, but with help from my tutor, I finally had a breakthrough -- I got a 26 on the ACT! A 10 point jump is almost unheard of, and it definitely wouldn't have been possible without the help from Great Expectations.""I was always a pretty average student, and when I first began prep for the ACT, my score was 16. After a few sessions with my GE tutor, my score slowly started to rise. It took a while to get the results we wanted, but with help from my tutor, I finally had a breakthrough -- I got a 26 on the ACT! A 10 point jump is almost unheard of, and it definitely wouldn't have been possible without the help from Great Expectations.

Zach L. (student), Redwood City

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Test Prep Diagnostics

Don’t know how many hours of test preparation you'll need? Our Test Prep Diagnostics* allow students to take proctored exams (one ACT and/or one SAT) and then meet with a tutor one-on-one for 1.5 hours to break down the results. Beyond simply going over wrong answers, the tutor will help determine the biggest factors at play in the student's score. Is the student missing key grammatical or mathematical concepts? Are they unaware of how to strategize on the test--when to guess or skip a question, read or skim a text, assume or confirm an answer? Do they run out of time and not finish sections? Is the anxiety and stress of a 4-hour exam taking its toll? Or are their answer choices riddled with silly mistakes (2+3=6)? Additionally, once we know how well a student is scoring to start and how well they WANT to score, it gives us a better sense of how much help is needed and in what areas, and therefore how best to move forward.

Already know how many hours you want? Purchase a package of tutoring hours at a discounted hourly rate and receive free proctored exams and all required materials.

We offer four tiers of tutors: Classic, Classic+, Founder’s Circle, and Founder. To schedule a Test Prep Diagnostic, select the type of tutor below.

*Limit one Test Prep Diagnostic per student.

Classic Test Prep Diagnostics

Classic Test Prep Diagnostics

Meet with one of Great Expectations College Prep’s Classic test prep tutors, all of whom scored in the 98th percentile or above on the SAT or ACT and received extensive training.

Founder’s Circle Test Prep Diagnostics

Founder’s Circle Test Prep Diagnostics

Meet with a Founder’s Circle test prep tutor, who is one of Great Expectations College Prep's curriculum creators and has extensive tutoring experience.