During the 2025-2026 fall testing cycle, around 400 Houston-area students prepared for their ISEE and SSAT private school admissions tests with General Academic. On average, our students improved ISEE scores by 2.11 stanines or 31.5 percentile rankings. While every child’s situation is unique and results cannot be guaranteed, we are delighted [...]
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 [...]
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent School District (HISD) is the eighth largest public school district in the U.S., with more than 176,000 students across 273 schools. Of those schools, 118 are considered Magnet Schools. Magnet schools, known as “magnets,” aim to attract specific types of students [...]
Every child is unique, and families want to make sure they choose the best right school for their child. As such Houston is home to more than 350 private schools enrolling more than 66,000 students. Additionally, more than 15,000 public school students attending Houston ISD also get to choose [...]