Great Expectations is a tremendous asset in preparing for all the different standardized tests and also helping with the application process. The time spent with our tutor not only resulted in scores higher than we’d ever hoped for, but it was also an enjoyable experience. She knew how to manage a very stressful time and keep the pressure to a minimum. We highly recommend Great Expectations to any family.
By: Jenny Li
When I was a high school student, I read countless blogs, articles, and videos about how to write the perfect personal statement. I also spent hours upon hours perusing personal statement samples published by my dream universities.…
by Sajel Oelerich
When I transferred to OCSA (Orange County School of the Arts —an arts magnet high school) after my freshman year, I was no longer the big fish in a small pond. Suddenly, I was thrust into a sea of incredibly talented artists from…
by Nevada Ryan
The term “test optional” has been around for decades. The first college to institute a test optional admissions policy, Bowdoin College, did so in 1969. It wasn’t until 2020, however, when the coronavirus pandemic forced it from…
by Abby Tozer
The pandemic shifted the academic landscape on the whole, and especially students’ investment level. While pandemic regulations have relaxed and hybrid/ in-person models have returned, I continue to notice a consistent uptick in a…
by Kathleen Qiu
When I was trying to decide which college to go to, my parents and I sat down and made a pros and cons list. Pro for UCLA: it was close to home, and my parents could visit me at any time. Pro for University of Chicago: it was a…
by Abby Tozer
Can I pursue a creative career without a degree in it?
As seniors prepare to decide which schools, majors, and program types are best to advance their dreams, I want to take a moment to debunk the myth that your college major…
by Julianne Lang
Welcome to high school! The next four years of your life are going to be packed with assignments, exams, extracurricular activities, exciting new social opportunities and…most of all…a LOT of expectations. Many people will give you…
by Abby Tozer
It is impossible to deny the growing (and merited) stigma against Greek life that has spread over the past decade. From wild parties to hazing, many chapters have cast a dark shadow over Greek life as a whole. For incoming freshmen,…
by Lindsay Johnson
Applying to MBA programs is an exciting yet time-consuming process — often requiring more research and storytelling than an applicant might initially expect. While there are numerous factors that make a candidate attractive to an…
by Abby Tozer
The silent and damaging effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on elementary school children…
Without question, the past two years have fundamentally shifted how our society functions. Not only did many lose their lives, but the COVID-19…