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How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools for 2027-2028
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 274 schools. Of those schools, 118 are considered Magnet Schools. Magnet [...]
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When Should Students Start Preparing for the ACT and SAT?
One of the age-old questions of test prep is when to begin the process of studying. Different sources tend to have wildly different recommendations, especially for important tests taken [...]
Spring Branch ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2026
Many Houstonians have a Houston zip code but aren't part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Spring Branch (SBISD) is one such district serving Houstonians but not part of [...]
What to Consider in Choosing a New Houston School
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 [...]
Houston Private School Admissions: A Guide to Applications & Deadlines
Applying to a private school in Houston can feel overwhelming, especially if this is your family’s first time going through the process. Between school visits, entrance exams, essays, recommendations, [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools for 2027-2028
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent [...]
Spring Branch ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2026
Many Houstonians have a Houston zip code but aren't part [...]
Announcing our New Student Insight Lesson Analysis Tool
Every parent knows that a homework score rarely tells the [...]
What Executive Function Skills Do Students Struggle With Most?
Over General Academic's 23+ years of supporting Houston students, we [...]
Announcing our Children’s Reading Series the “Pembroke Pups”
At General Academic we are investing heavily in a bespoke [...]
Test Prep
When Should Students Start Preparing for the ACT and SAT?
One of the age-old questions of test prep is [...]
ISEE Course Survey Results: Students Understand the Stakes
For Houston students applying to highly competitive private schools—such as [...]
State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026-2027
For Fall 2027, Rice University is test-optional, but recommends sending [...]
Houston Schools
How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools for 2027-2028
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent [...]
Spring Branch ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2026
Many Houstonians have a Houston zip code but aren't part [...]
What to Consider in Choosing a New Houston School
Every child is unique, and families want to make sure [...]
College Counseling
Is Automatic Admission Good Enough? A Closer Look at UT Austin and Texas A&M
Applications for Fall 2027 entry open August 1, and UT [...]
State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026-2027
For Fall 2027, Rice University is test-optional, but recommends sending [...]
What is Texas Free College Application Week and Why Does It Matter?
The second ever Texas Free College Application Week is October [...]