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How to Qualify for Houston ISD’s Gifted & Talented Program
What is Houston ISD's Vanguard Gifted & Talented (G/T) Program? Approximately 14% of students enrolled in Houston ISD (HISD) are designated as Gifted and Talented (G/T). These students who demonstrate "high performance capability" receive additional state funding that aims to [...]
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How to Apply to Spring Branch ISD Choice Schools for 2025-2026
What is an SBISD Choice School? Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) is a school district serving several portions of western Houston, providing education to approximately 35,000 across 46 [...]
Spring Branch ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025
Many Houstonians have a Houston zip code but aren't part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Spring Branch (SBISD) in west Houston's Memorial area is often compared to its [...]
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, [...]
Houston ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025
T.H. Rogers continues its reign as Houston Independent School District (HISD)'s best elementary and middle school by Texas STAAR test scores. Other top elementary schools include West University, Mandarin Immersion [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
Dianna Hutts Aston, Houston Children’s Book Author
As part of our efforts to include local, Houstonian authors in our reading curriculum, we're proud to feature Dianna [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Test Prep
When Should Houston Students Start Preparing for the ISEE Test
Most students in Houston start researching ISEE prep in March [...]
ISEE Test Score Improvement, What to Expect
During the 2024-2025 fall testing cycle, just over 300 Houston-area [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2024-2025
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most [...]
Houston Schools
Houston ISD’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2025
T.H. Rogers continues its reign as Houston Independent School District [...]
Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2025-2026
Houston's Graduating Seniors Outperform The 2025-2026 National Merit Scholarship [...]
Houston Private School Tuition 2025-2026
For the 2025-2026 school year, Houston private school tuition costs [...]
College Counseling
How to Build a Balanced College List When Applying to College
Choosing where you will spend the next four years is [...]
Automatic Admission at Texas Colleges for 2025-2026
Every Texas public college, more than 30 in total, [...]
Should You Hire a College Admissions Consultant?
Applying to college gets tougher every year, with constantly shifting [...]