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About General Academic

General Academic has more than 20 years of experience helping thousands of students since our founding out of a Rice University dorm room in 2003. Our tutors and managers are the top 1%, and hundreds of our elite tutor alumni are now doctors, educators, engineers, and do-gooders.

Our goal is to be the undisputed knowledge leader and trusted services provider in the markets in which we compete while offering quality, personalized services at competitive rates.

We believe that education is fundamental in creating more opportunities and a better society, and we continually strive to make our expertise and services available to more people across the globe.

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Peer and Pro Tutors

Our brilliant team of charismatic tutors ranges from current top tier undergraduates to experienced professionals.

Careers

We continually seek the best and brightest talent to join our team of high-achieving do-gooders.

Corporate Profile

Founded in 2003, General Academic has helped thousands of students achieve their aspirations.

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