Free Library Workshops — The Fall Series✦ Now Booking — 1:1 Sessions✦ Live Group Courses + Private 1:1 Coaching✦ SAT · ACT · College Admissions✦ Free Library Workshops — The Fall Series✦ Now Booking — 1:1 Sessions✦ Live Group Courses + Private 1:1 Coaching✦ SAT · ACT · College Admissions✦
The PRO+ Courses

A student's path to a higher score.

Carla's signature live programs for the SAT, ACT, and college applications — taught in small groups over Zoom, open to students anywhere in the country.

  • Live group sessions with Carla
  • The complete Carla Barry method — materials included
  • Built for the SAT, ACT & college applications
  • Join live from anywhere in the country
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PRO+ Courses · Flagship SAT
SAT IntensivePro+ Course
Core Concepts
New Fall Course Dates Coming Soon! · Live Group

A live group course that makes the most of the time you have — the complete system for mastering the digital SAT, with strategy, pacing, problem-solving, and the mindset shifts that unlock big score gains. New fall course dates coming soon. Join the list to be the first to know. (For private one-on-one help, see 1:1 Sessions below.)

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  • New fall course dates coming soon · Live via Zoom
  • 4 live Zoom sessions (3 hrs each), using official College Board practice tests
  • Utilizes Bluebook digital practice suite
  • Section-by-section strategy breakdown
  • Pacing & time management system
$1,249New fall course dates coming soon
PRO+ Courses · College Apps
ApplicationPro+ Course
2026–2027 Application Cycle
New Fall Course Dates Coming Soon! · Live Group

A live group course where students learn alongside other applicants — Carla's results driven college application program, covering essays, strategy, and school-fit guidance that has placed students at Ivies, seven-year medical programs, and every competitive university in Florida. (Prefer private, dedicated help? See 1:1 Sessions below.)

  • New fall course dates coming soon · Live via Zoom
  • Personal statement & supplemental essays
  • Personal statement draft feedback from Carla
  • Application strategy & balanced school list
  • Activities & honors positioning
  • Deadline & timeline management
  • Recommendation & interview prep
  • 4 live group sessions (1 hour each) with Carla via Zoom
$649New fall course dates coming soon
Course Details

Inside the SAT Intensive Pro+ Course.

Time doesn't pause. Every week that passes is either a step closer to a better score — or another week lost. This 4-week, expert-led course is built to make the most of the time you still have, with students applying new concepts and strategies across reading, writing, and math from real SAT practice tests.

New fall course dates coming soon Join the list to be notified first 4 live sessions via Zoom Official College Board practice tests Ideal for the August 2026 SAT

What's Included

  • 4 weeks of focused, expert-led preparation
  • Core concept mastery and critical-thinking strategies to make the adaptive SAT work in your favor
  • Pro+ students have seen score improvements of 300+ points. Here's what makes the difference.
  • Recommended materials: pen, pencil, highlighter, notebook, and a graphing calculator (TI-84 Plus CE)

Proven Results

  • Targeted preparation built around the latest SAT test-bank updates
  • Official College Board practice exams that mirror real test-day questions
  • Personalized feedback through pre-session question submissions

How It Works

  • Attend live, or watch the recordings if you have a scheduling conflict — all participants get recording access
  • Submit questions before each class so Carla can tailor the session
  • No webcam required

Reading & Writing

  • Vocabulary in context — how a word's meaning shifts based on the passage
  • Main idea & inference — what a passage says and what it implies
  • Grammar & sentence structure — the rules the SAT tests most frequently
  • Evidence-based reasoning — selecting the best support for a claim
  • Transitions & rhetoric — how ideas connect and how authors build arguments

Math

  • Algebra I & II — linear equations, systems, inequalities, and functions
  • Geometry — angles, triangles, circles, and coordinate geometry
  • Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry — concepts tested in the hardest adaptive modules
  • Statistics & Data Analysis — interpreting graphs, tables, and data-driven word problems
  • Problem-solving & calculator strategy — when to use the TI-84 Plus CE vs. Desmos efficiently on test day
Private 1:1 Coaching

One-on-one, built around your student.

Private, one-on-one coaching built entirely around your student — Carla helps you choose the option that best fits their strengths and goals.

  • Personalized 1:1 sessions with Carla via Zoom
  • Registration, set-up & custom materials included
  • For the SAT, ACT, or college admissions
  • Priority support by email & text
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Test Prep Programs · SAT & ACT
4 Sessions

One Test Accelerated

ACT or SAT · Accelerated

A focused, fast-track option for students who need targeted prep for a single test on a tighter timeline.

  • Four personalized 1:1 sessions (90+ min each)
  • Prep for one test — ACT or SAT
  • Priority support via email & text
$3,050One Test · Accelerated
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6 Sessions

One Test Core

ACT or SAT · Core

Carla's core test-prep program for one exam — a complete arc of strategy, practice, and refinement.

  • Six personalized 1:1 sessions (90+ min each)
  • Prep for one test — ACT or SAT
  • Priority support via email & text
$4,750One Test · Core
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10 Sessions

Extended Core 10

ACT or SAT · Extended

A ten-session extended program for students who want deeper practice, more refinement, and bigger score gains.

  • Ten personalized 1:1 sessions (90+ min each)
  • Extended test preparation for ACT or SAT
  • Priority support via email & text
$7,500Extended Core · 10 Sessions
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12 Sessions

Extended Core 12

ACT or SAT · Extended

Carla's most comprehensive test-prep program. Twelve sessions of maximum practice and refinement on the path to a top score.

  • Twelve personalized 1:1 sessions (90+ min each)
  • Extended test preparation for ACT or SAT
  • Priority support via email & text
$8,400Extended Core · 12 Sessions
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College Admissions Support
3 Hours

Core College Admissions Support

Essays · Strategy · Review

Focused, hands-on help with the highest-leverage parts of the application, delivered over Zoom and collaborative Google Docs.

  • 3 hours of personalized 1:1 assistance
  • CommonApp, essays, resume & school list
  • Interview prep & application review
  • Support via Zoom & Google Docs editing
$1,650Core · 3 Hours
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15 Hours

Platinum College Admissions Support

Full-Service · Priority

Comprehensive, end-to-end admissions support with priority access — the most complete way to maximize your student's application.

  • 15 hours of personalized 1:1 assistance
  • Strategy, CommonApp, essays, resume & list
  • Interview prep & full application review
  • Priority support & unlimited email Q&A
$8,250Platinum · 15 Hours
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Sessions run at least 90 minutes (block ~2 hours). Included sessions/hours are a maximum; additional time is billed hourly. Weekend/holiday sessions may carry a surcharge. Not sure which fits? Schedule a consultation and Carla will help you choose.

Premium Guides

Print it. Master it. Walk in ready.

Premium prep tools you download instantly and keep forever. New guides are added as they're ready.

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Preview of the 22 Math Formulas cheat sheet
Digital Download · Instant Printable PDF

24 Math Formulas the SAT Won't Give You

★ Must-Have for Test Day

A premium printable review guide from Carla Barry's SAT Intensive program. It collects the key formulas not included in the test's reference box, spanning lines & slopes, quadratics, algebra, coordinate geometry, stats & probability, and trig/growth. Built for quick daily recall practice before test day.

  • 24 must-know formulas
  • 6 topic areas covered
  • Print-ready
  • Instant download
  • Yours to keep forever
$9.99$19.99
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Instant digital download. All sales are final — digital downloads are non-refundable. See our Refund Policy.

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Preview of the SAT Core Concepts and Critical Thinking Skills guide
Digital Download · Instant Printable PDF

SAT Core Concepts and Critical Thinking Skills

★ Every Section Covered

A complete strategy playbook from Carla Barry's SAT program, built from 15+ years of test prep. It breaks down how to approach every part of the digital SAT, from the four C's for Reading and Writing to grammar and punctuation rules, a full transitions word bank, and a math reference covering algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and data. Along the way it builds the critical-thinking habits top scorers rely on, like reading for context, spotting the pivot, and knowing when to skip, guess, and move on.

  • 8 strategy sheets
  • Reading, Writing and Math
  • The four C's framework
  • Instant download
  • Yours to keep forever
$29
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Instant digital download. All sales are final and digital downloads are non-refundable. See our Refund Policy.

Introductory launch pricing while the digital library is just getting started — more premium guides are coming soon.

Free Resources

Free help, on the house.

A growing set of no-cost resources from Carla. Jump straight to any of them below.

01

Bright Futures Calculator

Enter your SAT or ACT score to see how many points you need for Florida's Medallion (75%) and Academic (100%) awards.

Check Your Score →
02

Bright Futures Scholarships

See exactly which SAT score unlocks Florida's Medallion and Academic awards — and how every PRO+ Course is built to get you there.

See Score Targets →
03

Upcoming Test Dates

An always-current calendar of SAT & ACT test dates and registration deadlines. Make sure to sign up early to get a spot at your preferred testing location.

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04

Free Library Workshops

Free virtual and in-person workshops Carla offers in partnership with public libraries, open to the wider community.

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05

Test Prep Bootcamps

The Fall Series: six free Sunday workshops at Safety Harbor Public Library, August 30 through November 8. Open to students in grades 8 to 12 and their parents.

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Free Tool · Florida Students

How close are you to Bright Futures?

Enter your most recent SAT or ACT score to see how many points you need to reach each Bright Futures tier for the Class of 2026 and beyond. Bright Futures can cover 75% or 100% of tuition at a Florida public university.

Thresholds shown are Florida's published minimums for the Class of 2026 and later (Academic Scholars: 1330 SAT / 29 ACT; Medallion Scholars: 1190 SAT / 24 ACT) and can change year to year. Bright Futures also requires a minimum weighted GPA and service/work hours. Always confirm current requirements at floridastudentfinancialaidsg.org.

Florida Scholarships

Bright Futures, unlocked.

Florida's Bright Futures awards are tied directly to your SAT score. Hit the threshold and the state covers your tuition — every PRO+ Course is built to get you there.

75%

Florida Medallion Scholar

Reach an SAT score of 1190 (with the required GPA and service hours) to unlock roughly 75% tuition coverage at Florida public universities.

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100%

Florida Academic Scholar

Reach an SAT score of 1330 to unlock the top award — full tuition plus a fees stipend at Florida public universities.

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Test Calendar

Upcoming SAT & ACT Test Dates.

Plan ahead with confidence. Dates update automatically — past tests drop off and the next ones move to the top.

Getting ready to test? Carla's prep programs are built around these dates.

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Sourced from College Board and ACT. Always confirm details on the official sites before registering.

Free Library Workshops

Live workshops, open to all.

Carla partners with public libraries to offer free virtual and in-person workshops to the wider community.

01

Safety Harbor Public Library

Safety Harbor, FL. Home of the Fall Series, six free Sunday workshops on the SAT, ACT, college applications, and study skills.

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02

Seminole Community Library

Seminole, FL. Periodic SAT & ACT strategy workshops open to local families.

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03

Jesup Memorial Library

Bar Harbor, ME. Virtual workshops bringing the Core Concepts to students beyond Florida.

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Autumn 2026 · Safety Harbor Public Library

The Fall
Series

Six Sundays. Six free workshops.
One season to get ahead.

Carla Barry returns to Safety Harbor Public Library with a complete fall program, the SAT, the ACT, college applications, study skills, and a brand new session for parents. Every event is free and open to the public.

This year's headline

UF and FSU now offer binding Early Decision.

Applications for both are due October 15. Two of this fall's sessions cover exactly what the change means for your student.

View the Library Calendar

Registration for each session opens on the library calendar two weeks before the date. Seats are limited.

Ready to get started?

The score is earned. Let's go earn it.

Enroll in a PRO+ Course → Schedule Consultation
Free Library Workshops Six free Sunday sessions this fall at Safety Harbor Public Library. Seats are limited.
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