My tutor was very hands-on when it came to my learning. She has a keen knowledge of all the relevant information and really wanted to see me excel. She took so much stress off of me by making it fun and accessible. What more can I say? You guys are amazing!!!

Rana S. (student), Culver City

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.

Donna B. (parent), Santa Monica

In only a handful of sessions, my GE tutor helped raise my SAT score by 210 points. While I worked with the same tutor for SAT prep and college applications, I also met with 3 amazing other tutors for various subjects. I would recommend Great Expectations to absolutely anyone because I am confident that their tutors are capable of helping any student through whatever academic challenges may arise.

Martha H. (student), Los Angeles

I had Jen Kaifesh as my college counselor, and it truly was the best decision I have ever made! Jen helped me from beginning to end. She helped me form my list of colleges, edit the applications, and connected me with great tutors for the ACT and subject tests. Jen's spirit and passion for helping students is unparalleled. She provided support and motivation and she really truly cares about the students that she works with. Thanks to her, I got the ACT score that I wanted and am going to be attending my dream school next year. It was an incredible investment, and I would not be where I am if it wasn't for her!!!

Hannah L. (student), Los Angeles

My son and I could not have gone through the college testing and application process without Great Expectations. They made a very overwhelming process understandable and manageable. They were able to manage our concerns as parents and my son’s need to be independent, all the while securing a 530-point increase on the SAT and 6-point jump on the ACT. Our tutor was gifted and a true asset to our family. Hats off to you!

Margie M. (parent), Playa del Rey

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

We have had a great experience with Great Expectations. The tutor who worked with our daughter for ACT prep was always encouraging, practical, thoughtful and gave great advise about how to approach the testing in general and how best to use the hours we purchased for tutoring. She was flexible with our schedule and always on time. We highly recommend this company.

Daniela W. (parent), Pacific Palisades

A fantastic program that I'd recommend to every and any one. I had never had a tutor before and I didn't know what to expect. My tutor not only met my expectations, he surpassed them. My tutor was extremely understanding about the difficulties I had with the content and helped me create newer, stronger skills to not only help me with the ACT but also in all my classes. He made problems so easy and just gave me a new perspective on test taking all together. After only four sessions I've noticed a huge improvement in my test scores in all my classes. Although I have not yet taken my ACT, I know my tutor's tips and tricks will stick with me forever. Eternally grateful for the opportunity to meet such a great person and be part of a great program.

Elizabeth A. (student), Los Angeles

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

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Don’t know how many hours of test preparation you'll need?

Our Classic Test Prep Diagnostics allow students to take proctored exams (one ACT and/or one SAT) and then meet with a tutor for 1.5 hours to break down the results. Beyond simply going over wrong answers, the tutor will help determine whether the majority of errors were caused by lack of comprehension of the material (is the student missing key grammatical or mathematical concepts?), lack of test-taking strategy (is he/she unaware of when to guess vs. skip, read vs. skim, assume vs. confirm?), poor pacing (does he/she run out of time and not finish sections?), anxiety (is the stress just too much?), or just silly mistakes (2+3=6). Additionally, once we know how well a student is scoring to start and how well he/she WANTS 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.

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Classic+ test prep tutors have not only scored in the 98th percentile or above on an SAT/ACT screening exam and undergone rigorous training, but they each also have 1000+ hours of experience. Our Founder’s Circle tutors includes Great Expectations College Prep’s management team who oversees the the Tutoring Department, develops curriculum, and has among the best track records in the industry. If you are interested in meeting with one of these exceptional tutors, you should consider the Classic+ Diagnostic and/or Founder's Circle Diagnostic.

NOTE: While hours are non-refundable, they are transferable to other tutors/counselors. Rates are subject to change.

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