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Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2026-2027
Houston's Graduating Seniors Outperform The 2026-2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition was another good showing for Houston-area high school seniors. Of the more than 16,000 “Semifinalists,” 498 Houston-area students scored in the top 1% on the PSAT/NMSQT. Alongside their semifinalist [...]
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Is Private School Worth the Cost in Houston?
The private school deposit is due in three weeks, and your zoned elementary just cycled through another principal. You're sitting at your kitchen table with cold coffee and a tuition [...]
Summer Opportunities for Houston High School Students in 2026
While the summer period is a great time for high school students to relax and recharge, it is also a fantastic opportunity for enrichment — especially when it comes [...]
How Houston Elementary Students Can Maximize Summer Break
While summer vacation is a great time for your child to relax, recharge, and spend time with friends, it's also a critical period academically. Summer slide affects students across [...]
State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026
Updated Guide Available: For the latest trends in test-optional colleges for Fall 2027 admissions—including the latest research on outcomes, current Texas university policies, and a practical framework for deciding whether [...]
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ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2022-2023
Students may take the ISEE up to three times [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2021-2022
Students may take the ISEE up to three times [...]
Houston Private School Tuition 2021-2022
You could buy a brand new Subaru or pay for [...]