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Houston Private School Tuition 2025-2026
For the 2025-2026 school year, Houston private school tuition costs $27,952 a year on average per child, which amounts to a nearly 4% increase in tuition as compared to the 2024-2025 academic year. The cost of a private education in [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
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, [...]
Erica Henderson, Houston Children’s Book Author
Erica Henderson, Houston Children's Book Author As part of our efforts to include local, Houstonian authors in our reading [...]
Houston’s Major School Holidays and Test Dates 2024-2025
At General Academic we're constantly aware of and alerting parents to Houston's major academic dates and deadlines like the [...]
Stop Learning Loss and Make the Most of Your Summer
The best way to prevent summer learning loss is to maintain regular practice. Follow these tips to stay in [...]
Best Summer Reading for Houston Students
The summer period can be a great time to relax and recharge for students, and your child is likely [...]
Test Prep
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2024-2025
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most [...]
Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2023-2024
Houston's Graduating Seniors are Smart The 2024 National Merit [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2023-2024
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most popular [...]
Houston Schools
How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools for 2025-2026
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent [...]
Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2024-2025
Houston's Graduating Seniors Get Smarter The 2024-2025 National Merit Scholarship [...]
Houston Private School Tuition 2024-2025
For the 2024-2025 school year, Houston private school tuition costs [...]
College Counseling
Should You Hire a College Admissions Consultant?
Applying to college gets tougher every year, with constantly shifting [...]
Texas High School Graduation Requirements, Explained
Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: [...]
College Application Timeline for Texas Students
Our updated college applications timeline for the 2025–2026 cycle [...]