Jen was patient, understanding and supportive in every step of my college process. She brought a positive fun vibe in our meetings. She was on top of every little detail and made sure to keep me on track. Thanks to her, all of my essays were nuanced and distinctive. Through all her knowledge and efforts, Jen ultimately helped me get into my dream school!

Chloe N. (student), Los Angeles

We cannot say enough about Jen Kaifesh and Great Expectations! From SAT tutoring to demystifying the college application process, Jen and her team were AMAZING! With one of the company's excellent tutors, our daughter increased her SAT score by 200+ points. From selecting colleges to brainstorming essays, Jen was a calming and guiding force. Our daughter really enjoyed working with her, and she was accepted at the majority of the schools to which she applied, including her top choices. Jen is smart, focused, energetic and fun, and she kept our busy daughter focused and motivated during the process. She also kept us current on our daughter's progress. We have referred several families to Jen and Great Expectations, and all say the same thing: She is GREAT!

Wendy A. (parent), Los Angeles

Great Expectations exceeded our expectations in preparing our daughter with everything from college prep courses, test preparation and applying for colleges. Jen Kaifesh the founder is the best!

LaReine C. (parent), Pacific Palisades

Jen and her team of accomplished and highly trained counselors and tutors were experts in knowing exactly how to help my son navigate through the acutely stressful college application experience. He worked one-on-one with Jen, who helped guide him through the actual application process. This can be a daunting task for any parent/student who tries to undertake it alone. Jen’s comprehensive knowledge of the colleges and universities across the country is unparalleled, so her professional advice and guidance was invaluable. My son has just been accepted to Cornell University and he is thrilled!

Tory H. (parent), Los Angeles

I was a little hesitant at first to use a college prep company for my daughter. I had a bad (and expensive) experience with Revolution Prep earlier, and I was not a believer after that. When I realized that we needed a little help, I asked a few parents from her high school if they could recommend someone that would be able to give us more personal "one on one" time. Wow, I'm so thankful that Jennifer at GE College Prep was able to fill those shoes. I never thought that my mind could be changed. It turned out to be such a positive experience, and the best of all...(besides the fact that she got into every college she applied to except for 1 waitlisted status), my daughter got to be around someone so full of knowledge and positive energy.

Rae V. (parent), Los Angeles

Using Jen Kaifesh, the founder of Great Expectations, was the best decision ever! Jen helped my daughter through her college planning process--from deciding where to apply, to the application process, to making her final decision. Jen is the perfect mix of a writing coach/organizer/motivator/enforcer; she truly helped us stay focused during this extremely stressful time. Thanks to Jen, my daughter was admitted to 85% of the universities she applied to, including Princeton, Penn, Northwestern, Notre Dame and UCLA. Jen's guidance was truly priceless!

Nancy B. (parent), Valencia

I can't imagine going through the college application process without Great Expectations! The first session my tutor and I sat down and created a spreadsheet that detailed every test score, essay topic, deadline, and other requirements for each school. That spreadsheet was my lifeline for the next few months, and needless to say, I never missed a single deadline. My high school college counselors encouraged me to only keep my sights on "target schools," namely schools where I was well within the range of test scores and grades. Great Expectations, on the other hand, encouraged me to reach past those target schools, and as a result, I was accepted to almost every school I applied to -- even if I wasn't quite in their "range."

Nadine C. (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

Best investment ever for my son! He wanted to go to a 4 year college and at risk of not getting in! Jennifer tutored him to achieve a great score on ACT and that helped him get into the college of his choice. She did all the work with him on the application process and helped us pick the most appropriate schools to apply. Today we are on a college tour of his first pick and thrilled he was accepted! We owe it all to Jennifer at Great Expectations. Thank you Jennifer. We are truly grateful and owe this accomplishment to you!

Lisa G. (parent), Newport Beach

I used the services of Great Expectations for over two years and am so grateful for every session. My tutor helped me with everything from testing to the application process. My test scores improved dramatically in each section because GE helped me understand the nuances of the tests and how to attack each section in the way that best fit to my skills. In addition, the college application process felt so smooth with the help of my GE tutor. I was confident in my essays and knew that I was turning in the best applications I could. Overall, I would highly recommend the tutors at Great Expectations - not only do they teach you everything you need to know about the SAT, ACT, or college applications, but they develop a relationship with you filled with trust, kindness, and teamwork.

Dallas M. (student), Brentwood

Founder Hours

Founder hours grant students the opportunity to work with Great Expectations College Prep's founder, Jen Kaifesh, who has 20+ years of experience and one of the best track records in the industry.

You may purchase Founder hours in multiples of five, and they can be used for any/all of the following one-on-one services:

Standardized test preparation
College counseling

Sessions are typically 1-2 hours long and can be held remotely or in person at her Mar Vista office.

AFTER-HOURS RATE: Jen Kaifesh bills out at time-and-a-half after 7:00pm PT and double-time on weekends and holidays.

Want to save money? Purchase a package of Founder hours at a discounted hourly rate and receive all of your materials and proctored exams for FREE.

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