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When Should Houston Students Start Preparing for the ISEE Test
Most students in Houston start researching ISEE prep in March and start tutoring by August the year they apply to a private school, with applications typically due in December and January. So, when is the ideal time to start preparing [...]
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Automatic Admission at Texas Colleges for 2025-2026
Every Texas public college, more than 30 in total, [...]
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 [...]
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The Best Cooling Neck Fans to Beat the Heat
Only commercialized within the last few years, thermoelectrically-cooled neck fans promise to keep you comfortable indoors and outdoors. They look like a pair of nice headphones draped around the [...]
How to Build a Balanced College List When Applying to College
Choosing where you will spend the next four years is a high-stakes decision that shapes your learning, finances, and future network. This guide shows you—step by step—how to choose a [...]
Love What You’re Learning – A Conversation with Sam Garvin
We are excited to highlight one of our private tutors with a personalized approach here at General Academic: introducing Sam Garvin and his unique tutoring style! Sam is overtly committed [...]
Courage in Class – A Conversation with Daniel Bowling
Daniel Bowling is another versed private tutor here at General Academic, and today we're excited to highlight his unique tutoring style. Daniel has been working with students at General Academic [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
What Makes A Good Tutor?
Despite industry's best efforts, AI cannot replace human interaction. Imagine a student who has spent months struggling with [...]
Summer Opportunities for Houston High School Students
While the summer period is a great time for high school students to relax and recharge, it is also [...]
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 [...]
Test Prep
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 2024-2025 fall testing cycle, just over 300 Houston-area [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2024-2025
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most [...]
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
How to Build a Balanced College List When Applying to College
Choosing where you will spend the next four years is [...]
Automatic Admission at Texas Colleges for 2025-2026
Every Texas public college, more than 30 in total, [...]
Should You Hire a College Admissions Consultant?
Applying to college gets tougher every year, with constantly shifting [...]