...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.
Daisy G.
- Classic
- Academic Tutor
- College Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.S. in Human and Organizational Development (with a concentration in Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness) from Vanderbilt University, with minors in Child Development and Medicine, Health, and Society. |
| Hobbies | Photography, graphic design, creative writing, trying new restaurants with friends, going to the beach, party planning, pilates, and the NYT crossword. |
| Academic Subjects | American Literature, British Literature, World Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, Journalism, AP English Language & Composition, AP English Literature & Composition, French I, French II, Psychology, Interactive Media, Gender Studies, Business, Parenting & Child Development, Graphic Design and Photoshop, Studio Art |
| General Strengths | Academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, speed reading skills, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework, summer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, course selection for high school, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, journalism programs, humanities programs, college list building, public health programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, interview skills, performing arts programs, contemporary music programs, design and media arts programs, film, television, and digital media |
| Related Experience | 10 years of tutoring experience at elite Los Angeles private high schools such as Brentwood, Harvard Westlake, Crossroads, Loyola, and Marlborough; experience with college essay writing and editing experience with applicants, college list/resume building, interviews, tutoring students with learning differences; tour guide at Vanderbilt University; human development, psychology, and elementary education background; developed proprietary top-100 college information spreadsheet for a college counseling company in Los Angeles; creative writing skills used to help students differentiate themselves and show their personalities through essays; and experience in building student confidence and finding fun in the process! |
Daniel W.
- Classic+
- College Counselor
| Education | Earned a B.S.F.S. in International Relations from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service as a John Carroll Scholar; earned an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst on full scholarship |
| Hobbies | Teaching, gardening, raising animals, reading, writing, painting, meditation, and travel |
| General Strengths | Academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, standardized test advisement, ESL, literary analysis, students with learning differences, test-taking psychology, college-level coursework, international student application process, summer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, social science programs, 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, International Baccalaureate (IB), non-traditional student application process, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, journalism programs, humanities programs, business school applications, foreign college/university application process, college list building, public health programs, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, high school selection, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, business programs, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, homeschool student application process, career assessment tools |
| Related Experience | Former adjunct English professor with 5+ years of experience as a university admissions counselor; application essay specialist and writing coach known for helping students streamline the writing process, generate creative ideas, and improve focus; extensive experience working with students to identify unique academic/extracurricular interests and build cohesive application narratives; guided dozens of students around the world through successful applications to universities in the US, UK, EU, Canada, and Hong Kong; lectured publicly to students and parents about effective application strategies, changes to the college admissions landscape, and tips for applying to highly selective universities |