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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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Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2023
Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2023-2024 The most popular Houston ISD (HISD) magnet schools for 2023-2024 are River Oaks Elementary School, Pin Oak Middle School, and Carnegie [...]
Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2023-2024
Houston's Graduating Seniors are Smart The 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition was a good year for Houston-area high school seniors. There were 466 area seniors who scored in the [...]
Houston’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2023
T.H. Rogers Elementary achieved top STAAR scores in both Math and Reading. T.H. Rogers is the best elementary and middle school in the Houston Independent School District [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2023-2024
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most popular standardized test required for admission to most Houston-area private schools. This page details test dates and locations for the 2023-2024 [...]