Your teacher doesn’t expect that you’ll stop by after class just to tell her how much you’re enjoying the course.
Your counselor doesn't expect that you’ll write her a thank-you note for taking the time to help you get into AP European history.
Your coach doesn’t expect that you’ll stick around after practice to help carry the equipment back out to her car.
Your French club president doesn’t expect that you’ll bring homemade croissants to the next meeting.
Your editor doesn’t expect that you’ll take a journalism class at a community college to up your writing game in the hopes of getting your own column in the school paper.
Your teammates don't expect that you’ll organize the carbo-loading dinner the night before the cross country finals, or that you’ll have downloaded Without Limints to watch afterwards.
Your boss doesn’t expect that you’ll sweep the floor without being asked.
Your parents don’t expect that you’ll carve out some extra time on Friday night to spend with them before you head out with your friends.
Your chosen colleges don’t expect that you’ll do any of these things. All the more reason to do the unexpected.