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State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026-2027
For Fall 2027, Rice University is test-optional, but recommends sending test scores. In 2020, the majority of US higher education institutions adopted a test-optional policy for their admission process - meaning applicants were not required to submit ACT or SAT [...]
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Instilling Confidence and Skill: Meet Tutor Alice Kim
Alice has tutoring experience in subjects and test prep across the board, loves learning languages (and helping others learn), and is keen on attending med school after graduating from Rice. [...]
Every Student Accounted For: Meet Tutor Trey Richard
Trey is a passionate and uplifting tutor who loves teaching test prep and seeing his students grow in their pursuit of higher education and knowledge. Learn more about his tutoring [...]
Passing Down Stellar Student Secrets: Meet Tutor Micheal Brown
Micheal Brown is academically renowned for being accepted and receiving scholarships to the top 20 colleges in the USA, including four Ivy League universities. He has a thorough and adaptable [...]
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 [...]