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Welcome to General Academic

General Academic provides tutorial and academic consulting services in a broad range of subject matters ranging from study skills to calculus to Chinese to standardized test prep.
 
Our team of enthusiastic and brilliant Rice students and Top Tier recent alumni have helped more than 700 students achieve their full potential since 2003, and developed unparalleled Insight into their issues; Insight that helps us help you better.
 
Our Clients host us at their homes or come to our Study Lounge in the Rice Village in Houston, Texas.
 
More in "About Us" .

  • One-to-One In-Home Subject and Test Tutoring
    One-to-One In-Home Subject and Test Tutoring

    Our team of current Rice undergraduates, graduates, and recent Top Tier alumni provide subject tutoring in virtually all subjects and skill areas ranging from physics to Spanish to SAT prep.

  • Walk-In Homework Help in the Rice Village
    Walk-In Homework Help in the Rice Village
    The Study Lounge is a new concept that combines the feel of a cozy coffee house with the support of our brilliant tutor Analysts. Monthly subscriptions are available but no appointment is required.
  • SAT Prep Small Classes in the Rice Village
    SAT Prep Small Classes in the Rice Village
    Our SAT curriculum is a holistic and comprehensive solution designed to prepare your student for the SAT in eights weeks or less.  We start with official study materials from the test administrators, the College Board, and add one of our top tier instructors.
  • Essay Writing Classes in the Rice Village
    Essay Writing Classes in the Rice Village
    Essay writing skills are just as essential as math and science skills and can easily translate into real world applicability in English essays, history essays, college applications, and the SAT and ACT writing sections.
  • Summer Enrichment Courses
    Summer Enrichment Courses
    We are currently developing our summer curriculum and schedule.  We will be structuring our offerings into two basic time frames--early summer (June 1-July 14) and late summer (July 1-August 14).  Courses will take place at our Rice Village Study Lounge.
     
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  • Rice Students + Top Tier Alumni
    Rice Students + Top Tier Alumni
    The majority of our tutor Analysts, about 75%, are current undergraduate or graduate students of Rice University.  The remaining 25% are recent alumni of comparable Top Tier universities and programs. 
  • Undegraduates + Graduates
    Undegraduates + Graduates

    Our current team includes approximately 40 individuals and is continually growing.  About 60% of our team are current undergraduate students, 30% are recent alumni, and the remaining 10% are Masters or PhD candidates.

  • Multi-Talented
    Multi-Talented

    All of our tutor Analysts are capable in multiple academic fields so that you don't have to manage multiple individuals to get help in Spanish and Calculus for example.  Furthermore, they are highly proficient English writers and speakers, and have completed a rigorous in-person application and interview process. 

  • Simply Smart
    Simply Smart
    In addition to having gained admissions to their respective prestigious universities, all tutor Analysts maintain (or had) a GPA of 3.0 (B average) or higher.  Finally, our tutor Analysts who teach the SAT and ACT standardized tests scored in the top 1 percent of their respective tests.
     
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At Home or in the Village

We are available to serve you in a one-to-one capacity in the comfort of your own home at any time that is convenient to you. 

 
 
 
Our Study Lounge is conveniently located in the Rice Village at the corner of Morningside and University.  We are located on the third floor of a new building above Berripop yogurt.  Dedicated, complimentary parking is available in front of the building. 
 
No appointment or previous registration is required to access our Study Lounge during opening hours.  The Study Lounge is open Sunday through Thursday 4-9pm and Saturday 12 to 5pm.  It is closed on Friday.
 
The address for this location is 2339 University Boulevard, Suite 3, Houston, Texas 77005.