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What is Texas Free College Application Week and Why Does It Matter?
The first ever Texas Free College Application Week is October 13-19, 2025. During this week all Texas public colleges, including the University of Texas at Austin and A&M College Station, will accept applications via the ApplyTexas website at no charge. [...]
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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, whether they are a straight-A student or struggle to earn [...]
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, it’s also a critical time for them academically. Summer slide [...]
Texas High School Graduation Requirements, Explained
Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: the Texas Foundation High School Program, and the Texas First Early High School Diploma Program. Since the 2014-2015 school year, [...]
College Application Timeline for Texas Students
Our updated college applications timeline for the 2025–2026 cycle outlines approximately 30 essential steps to help you navigate every phase of the college application process. For most high school [...]
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Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2019
Analysis of School Choice Lottery for 2019-2020 The most popular [...]
Houston National Merit Semifinalists – 2019 Scholarship Competition Designees
National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the Semifinalists [...]
Major 2018-2019 Houston Academic Year Dates to Know
Houston ISD School Holidays 2018 August 27 - First [...]