For Fall 2027, Rice University is test-optional, but recommends sending test scores. In 2020, the majority of US higher education institutions adopted a test-optional policy for their admission process - meaning applicants were not required to submit ACT or SAT scores. Today, many elite institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford [...]
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most popular standardized test required for admission to most Houston-area private schools. This page details test dates and locations for the 2026-2027 application season. Parents must register directly with the test administrator at ERBLearn.org. General Academic is Houston’s leading ISEE tutor; [...]
For the 2026-2027 school year, Houston private school tuition costs $29,087 a year on average per child, which amounts to a nearly 4% increase in tuition as compared to the 2025-2026 academic year - the same inflation rate calculated for last year. The cost of a private education in Houston has [...]
Whether you are planning out your timetable for extracurricular activities or your preparations for the ISEE, SAT, ACT, or AP exams, please keep the following dates in mind. 2026 August 10 – First Day of School September 7 – Labor Day October 9 – Fall Holiday November 23-27 [...]