Terry Graves tutored me from early high school through college. Through that time, I saw my writing…read moreskills improve tremendously. As a STEM student, I was not a strong writer or even very appreciative of literature. After working with me on a number of academic papers, I wrote with more confidence AND she taught me to appreciate prosody --the elegance in the written word-- to the degree that Thomas Hardy became my favorite author. She taught me to organize my thoughts and themes throughout a written piece. She also helped me organize my research. She helped me improve my grammar and punctuation skills which I carry with me to this day. With her help, I was able to bring up my grades significantly. She was always a patient, creative and imaginative teacher. I highly recommend Terry Graves.

Terry helped us with two things: ACT preparation and college applications…read more Terry planned the ACT preparation meticulously and the execution was first-rate. She motivated my boy very well and developed an excellent rapport with him. The tutoring was tailored to suit his individual needs and was at a very suitable pace for him. Homework that was set added to the overall effectiveness. His practice test ACT scores steadily improved as time went on. I am sure that his final score was much better than it would have been without the tutoring. The college preparation went extremely well, from help in identifying suitable colleges to the actual application process. She gave outstanding advice in crafting a great set of college essays, while being scrupulous in ensuring it was his voice that shone through. There were a lot of essays and ensuring we kept on the timetable was a very important part of the job, as was the advice on structuring and editing. The proof of the pudding is in the eating and my boy had a terrific crop of excellent admissions results and was offered some great scholarships. He was admitted to his first-choice school where he starts in the fall. Overall, Terry was great help to us in our preparations for college and was a real partner in our journey.

We had an excellent experience with Bareena for both SAT and ACT preparation. She tutored my…read moredaughter for the SAT in 2021 and my son for the ACT in 2026. She is highly knowledgeable, organized, and exceptionally skilled at identifying areas for improvement while building confidence. Each session was engaging, productive, and tailored to my children's individual needs. Bareena has a remarkable ability to know when to push students to reach their potential and when to step back and let them build confidence on their own. Most importantly, both of my children felt well-prepared and significantly more confident going into their exams. I highly recommend Bareena to anyone looking for outstanding SAT or ACT preparation.

We worked with Bareena to help my son prepare for the ACT, and the results exceeded our…read moreexpectations. He improved his score by 4 points. Beyond the results, what stood out most was how much he genuinely enjoyed the sessions. Bareena took the time to understand how he learns best and tailored her approach accordingly, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method. That personalized attention made a real difference in both his confidence and his performance. We'd highly recommend her to any family looking for a tutor who combines real results with a teaching style that actually clicks with their student.