About Sara Fetahagic

Sara holds a BA in English and Linguistics from The University of Texas at Austin. A native Houstonian, she began writing for General Academic in 2021.

Texas High School Graduation Requirements, Explained

In 2014, a new set of Texas high school graduation requirements were implemented in House Bill 5, introducing the Foundation High School Program. Students graduating in 2015, 2016, and 2017 held the option to graduate under either the new system or the old one, and the class of 2018 onwards [...]

By |2023-01-13T11:22:31-06:00January 13th, 2023|Schools|3 Comments

2018 National Merit Semifinalists in Houston

At 36 National Merit Semifinalists, Bellaire High School increased their awardees by 100% to be the top performing public school in the metro area; photo by Satterfield & Pontikes. National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the semifinalists in their 63rd National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists are current [...]

By |2023-01-20T16:07:15-06:00September 20th, 2017|P/SAT, Schools|Comments Off on 2018 National Merit Semifinalists in Houston

2017 National Merit Scholarship Winners in Houston

At 6 National Merit Scholarship Winners and 4% of the senior class, St. John’s School took top honors in Houston. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the Scholarship Winners in their 62nd National Merit Scholarship Program, which is arguably one of the most prestigious academic high [...]

By |2023-01-20T16:28:11-06:00May 24th, 2017|College, P/SAT, Schools|Comments Off on 2017 National Merit Scholarship Winners in Houston

2017 National Merit Semifinalists in Houston

At 44 National Merit Semifinalists and 31% of the senior class, St. John’s School once again had the most awardees in the greater Houston area. National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the semifinalists in their 62nd National Merit Scholarship Program. Semifinalists are current high school seniors who [...]

By |2023-01-20T16:30:03-06:00September 15th, 2016|P/SAT, Schools, Uncategorized|Comments Off on 2017 National Merit Semifinalists in Houston
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