...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.
Olivia H.
- Classic
- Academic Tutor
- College Counselor
Education | Earned a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music with a concentration in Playwriting |
Hobbies | Hiking, reading, playing guitar, attending concerts and comedy shows, skateboarding, picnicking at the beach! |
Academic Subjects | American Literature, Composition, Creative Writing, AP English Language & Composition, US History & Government, World Civilizations/World History, US History, Music Theory |
General Strengths | Elementary education, academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, creative writing, study skills, reading comprehension, ESL, literary analysis, test-taking psychology, summer enrichment planning, editing and proofreading college essays, resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, college audition preparation for performance tracks, college research and advisement, college list building, film programs, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, scholarship search (merit-based aid), dance programs, BFA programs, performing arts programs, musical theatre programs, film, television, and digital media, acting programs |
Related Experience | Has worked as a professional actor for over a decade; extensive experience as a director and audition coach; has worked in theater education (emphasis on Shakespeare and traditional texts); extensive tutoring background with an emphasis in elementary education; experience teaching ESL and remote learning; served as a volunteer tutor in local elementary schools while in high school; several years of experience teaching dance (jazz and ballet) and guitar; comfortable curating a curriculum and developing lesson plans for students |
Oscar M.
- Classic
- College Counselor
Education | Earned a B.A. in Political Science from Texas A&M University; earned an M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies from The University of Texas at San Antonio with a concentration in Higher Education Administration |
Hobbies | Crossfit, walking/running, spending time with family & friends, NFL Dallas Cowboys & college football Texas Aggies fan, food lover |
General Strengths | Academic writing, organizational skills, managing test anxiety, study skills, summer enrichment planning, major advisement/selection, editing and proofreading college essays, financial aid (need-based aid), resume review/evaluation, pre-college summer programs, college research and advisement, course selection for undergraduate programs, humanities programs, college list building, law school applications, highly selective colleges/universities specialization, transcript analysis, extracurricular/resume development, application review, personal statement brainstorming and composition, medical school applications, scholarship search (merit-based aid), liberal arts school specialization, interview skills, veterinary programs, architecture programs |
Related Experience | 12+ years of experience in college counseling, admissions and identity building and financial aid & scholarship advising/support; extremely knowledgeable of the financial aid process & scholarships application; well versed in the liberal arts admissions & highly selective admissions process including the top 100 and ivies; extensive experience in Texas college admissions and have been a member of and served on various committees with the Texas Association of College Admissions Counseling (TACAC); strong relationships developed and maintained with college admissions professionals around Texas and country |