Carla Barry, a University of Miami graduate, has worked in the test preparation industry for the last decade. She believes that all students are capable of scoring well on the SAT or ACT when they receive the proper instruction and put forth effort outside of the classroom to reinforce new concepts and strategies. Carla devotes her time and resources to identify the best methods for standardized test preparation so that she can assist her students in becoming expert test-takers. By integrating critical thinking techniques into concept-based instruction, Carla teaches students easily understandable strategies to break-down wordy and complicated SAT and ACT questions. She enjoys sharing her knowledge to help students achieve their best possible scores, often leading many into the 99th percentile and procuring Bright Futures scholarships. Nothing brings Carla more joy than helping students to achieve their full potential on the SAT or ACT so that they may submit college applications with pride and confidence. 

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Carla Barry also has extensive experience mentoring students as they complete their high school journeys and apply to competitive universities. From assisting with completing forms correctly to giving useful content and precise grammatical feedback on personal statements, she guides students through the daunting process of college applications. With her expert advice, Carla’s students have been accepted into Ivy League schools, seven-year special interest/accelerated programs, and every university in the state of Florida. Carla works privately with a select number of candidates during each college application cycle; however, she also periodically offers her knowledge and skills to a wider group of students in the Tampa Bay Area at the Safety Harbor Public Library so they can thrive during the first stage of their odyssey into becoming adults and learn the best tips available to successfully navigate the tumultuous waters of the college admissions process.