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Should You Hire a College Admissions Consultant?
Applying to college gets tougher every year, with constantly shifting requirements, tricky essays, and increasingly fierce competition. Private college admissions consultants simplify this process, providing personalized guidance, targeted essay help, and smart planning—all proven to boost college acceptance rates. With [...]
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Texas High School Graduation Requirements, Explained
Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: [...]
Houston’s Major School Holidays and Test Dates 2024-2025
At General Academic we're constantly aware of and alerting [...]
Top Houston High Schools by SAT Score 2024
Houston's top high schools by SAT test scores are [...]
Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2023
Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2023-2024 The [...]
Automatic Admission at Texas Colleges for 2023-2024
Every Texas public college, more than 30 in total, [...]
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Math Tutoring Made Manageable – A Conversation with Shravani Deo
To spotlight our exceptional General Academic tutors once again, we would like you to meet Shravani Deo. Shravani is committed to fostering academic excellence in a way that is visual [...]
Dianna Hutts Aston, Houston Children’s Book Author
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! Henderson [...]
“Facilitator for The Future” – A Conversation with Tutor Magui Torres
As we love putting the spotlight on our exceptional General Academic tutors, we would like you to meet Magui Torres. Magui is a dedicated tutor committed to fostering academic excellence [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
Dianna Hutts Aston, Houston Children’s Book Author
As part of our efforts to include local, Houstonian authors in our reading curriculum, we're proud to feature Dianna [...]
What Can a Private Tutor Do for Me – Benefits, Mentorship & Test Prep
What Does a Private Tutor Do? Private tutors benefit all students across the academic spectrum, [...]
How Your Houston Elementary Student Can Make the Most of Their Summer
While your student’s summer vacation is a great time for them to relax, recharge, and spend time with friends, [...]
Test Prep
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2024-2025
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most [...]
When Should Houston Students Start Preparing for the ISEE Test
Most students in Houston start researching ISEE prep in March [...]
ISEE Test Score Improvement, What to Expect
During the 2023-2024 fall testing cycle, nearly 300 Houston-area students [...]
Houston Schools
What to Consider in Choosing a New Houston School
Every child is unique, and families want to make [...]
Houston’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2024
T.H. Rogers is both the best elementary and middle [...]
How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools for 2025-2026
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent [...]
College Counseling
Should You Hire a College Admissions Consultant?
Applying to college gets tougher every year, with constantly shifting [...]
Texas High School Graduation Requirements, Explained
Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: [...]
College Application Timeline for Texas Students
Our updated college applications timeline for the 2025–2026 cycle [...]