...I couldn't be happier with Great Expectations...My son feels very fortunate to be attending the perfect school for him, a school that was actually recommended by Nicole in one of their first online meetings. Everyone at Great Expectations was knowledgeable, and on top of their game, and I feel very fortunate that my son was matched with Nicole throughout this process.
Great Expectations only hires a mere 1-2% of its applicants — our staff is made up of the most experienced, educated, friendly, and charismatic education experts out there.
Abby T.
- Classic
- Academic Tutor
- Test Prep Tutor
- College Counselor
Education | Earned a B.A. in Neuroscience and a double minor in Acting and Music from UC Berkeley |
Hobbies | Acting, piano, running, yoga, reading, watching movies, traveling |
Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing) |
Academic Subjects | Creative Writing, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, Biology, Molecular Biology, French I, French II |
General Strengths | Elementary education, organizational skills, speed reading skills, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, literary analysis, college-level coursework, summer enrichment planning, editing and proofreading college essays, resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, college audition preparation for performance tracks, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, personal statement brainstorming and composition, scholarship search (merit-based aid), interview skills, art portfolio building and review, performing arts programs, musical theatre programs, classical performance and composition music programs, acting programs |
Related Experience | Extensive tutoring experience across various academic subjects, worked with students through their college admissions process, created and taught original theatre curriculum to middle school aged students, worked in a metalingual development lab at UC Berkeley with children, UGSI for Chemistry at UC Berkeley in Chemistry 1A; experience with individual coaching and planning for acting, vocal and technical theatre concentrations |
Ali K.
- Classic+
- Academic Tutor
- Test Prep Tutor
- College Counselor
Education | Earned a B.F.A. in Acting from Brigham Young University |
Hobbies | Traveling, hiking, writing, comedy, movies, and browsing used bookstores |
Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), ISEE |
Academic Subjects | American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, Journalism, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, World Civilizations/World History, European History, AP European History, US History, AP US History, AP World History |
General Strengths | Elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, literary analysis, editing and proofreading college essays, resume review/evaluation, course selection for high school, college audition preparation for performance tracks, UC specialization, college research and advisement, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, BFA programs, performing arts programs, musical theatre programs, acting programs |
Related Experience | Test prep and academic tutoring experience, specializing in AP tests; served as teaching assistant to students with learning differences and test anxiety; tutored in the theatre department at BYU; volunteered as a tutor at the Boys and Girls Club and for the Utah public school system; college counselor specializing in finding the perfect fit for arts and humanities students; 10+ years essay editing experience and experience guiding students to top schools |
Annie M.
- Classic
- Academic Tutor
- Test Prep Tutor
Education | Earned a B.A. in East Asian Languages and Civilization from University of Chicago with a focus on Japanese media, graduated with honors; earned an M.A. in East Asian Studies from the University of Southern California; earned a Ph.D. in Critical Film Studies at the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts |
Hobbies | Cooking, exploring historic Los Angeles, movies and television, entertaining, and exercise |
Test Prep | SAT (Reading and Writing, Math), ACT (English, Math, Reading, Science, Writing), TOEFL |
Academic Subjects | Creative Writing, European History, US History |
General Strengths | Research papers, academic writing, managing test anxiety, creative writing, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, ESL, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework |
Related Experience | 15+ years tutoring experience, specializing in English language skills, academic writing, and standardized testing; served as teaching assistant and writing tutor for undergraduates in the Critical Studies Department at USC's School of Cinematic Arts; taught Introduction to Japanese Film at Sophia University in Tokyo as a Fulbright-Hays Scholar |
Anthony V.
- Classic
- Academic Tutor
Education | Earned a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from UC Davis and a minor in Environmental Toxicology. Pursued an advanced residency program in Software Engineering with CodeSmith. |
Hobbies | Strength training, photography, traveling |
Academic Subjects | Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Computer Science, AP Computer Science, American Literature, British Literature, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, Biology, AP Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Web Design/HTML |
General Strengths | Managing test anxiety, reading comprehension, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework |
Related Experience | Completed both undergraduate research and professional research experience at the University of California, Davis Environmental Toxicology Department and School of Veterinary Medicine, as well as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at the Samuel Oschin Cancer Institute |
Ashley C.
- Founder's Circle
- College Counselor
Education | Earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice, a M. S. in Law and Public Policy, and a Post Grad Certificate in Forensic Science and Law; earned an Ed.D., ABD in Organizational Leadership at Northeastern University |
Hobbies | Gardening (flowers, plants and foods), cooking, language lessons (Spanish and Arabic), fitness, reading, domestic and international travel, visiting universities, quality time with my dog, a rescued pomapoo |
General Strengths | Graduate admissions, students with learning differences, international student application process, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, transfer student application process, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, UC specialization, non-traditional student application process, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, journalism programs, foreign college/university application process, college list building, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, medical school applications, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, homeschool student application process, mock interviews, career assessment tools, architecture programs, boarding schools |
Related Experience | Current admissions reader at an Ivy League university; 12 years of experience in university admission offices at highly selective universities (Private and Public); 6 years of experience as a Director of University Counseling at an international, bilingual K-12 school with a record of impressive admissions results globally; 7 years of independent and private advising for domestic and international undergraduate and graduate students; visited campuses in nearly 20 countries and hundreds of domestic universities; experience working with students holding a variety of citizenships and passports; skilled in designing and presenting all aspects of university advising content; webinars, boot camps, and special programs; deep understanding of admission processes and educational philosophies in a variety of countries and regions including US, UK, Canada, EU, Middle East, Asia, Australia; outstanding university relationships; named "Exemplary Counselor of 2019" by the College Board; NACAC and IECA member |