Every Texas public college, more than 30 in total, grants automatic admission to resident, high-school seniors who meet certain class rank and/or standardized test requirements. In fact, automatic admission is usually the most practical way for high achieving Texas residents to gain admission to prestigious public colleges like the [...]
While the summer period is a great time for high school students to relax and recharge, it is also a fantastic opportunity for enrichment—especially when it comes to strengthening college applications. Students can use the break to pursue hobbies and interests they don't have time for during the school [...]
As part of our efforts to include local, Houstonian authors in our reading curriculum, we're proud to feature Dianna Hutts Aston and her book, An Orange in January! Aston wrote her illustrated children's book for ages 4-8. We're honored that she took some time to tell us about herself, [...]
While your student’s summer vacation is a great time for them to relax, recharge, and spend time with friends, it’s also a critical time for them academically. Summer slide often affects students across the board, and this can even result in a compounding effect, resulting in students falling further [...]
As we step into 2025, we’re excited to spotlight our exceptional General Academic tutors. This month, meet Josh Yu—a dedicated tutor committed to fostering academic excellence in a way that is natural, fun, and relatable for his students. Discover his unique tutoring style, his approach to personalized sessions, and his [...]
Erica Henderson, Houston Children's Book Author As part of our efforts to include local, Houstonian authors in our reading curriculum, we're proud to feature Erica Henderson who recently published Acire's Journey to Forgiveness Mountain! Henderson wrote her illustrated children's book for ages 4-9. We're honored that she took some [...]
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the overwhelming majority of colleges in the US have adopted a test-optional policy, meaning that they do not require students to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications. Fast forward four years and many elite colleges like MIT, Dartmouth, and Georgia [...]
The fall semester can be an exciting and stressful time for high school seniors, as college application deadlines begin in early November and continue through January and into the spring. If your child is like most students nationwide, they’ll probably apply to seven to ten colleges in total. Your Texas [...]
The summer period can be a great time to relax and recharge for students, and your child is likely looking forward to any number of activities without the responsibility of maintaining a school schedule. With that being said, it is critical to think about your student’s academic progress even [...]
Students may take the ISEE up to three times (once in each defined period) in order to secure their best possible score (scroll down for dates): August - November December - March April - July (usually for transfers only) We recommend registering for both a November and January test [...]