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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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Announcing our Children’s Reading Series the “Pembroke Pups”
At General Academic we are investing heavily in a bespoke English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum to support our Elementary Learning Program. Integrated into our Piqosity e-learning platform, the upcoming "ELA-2" [...]
Mastering Math, Science, and More with Luke Kramer
By prioritizing each student's academic agency, Luke Kramer's tutoring sessions help them reach their SAT/ISEE test prep goals and master complex topics in math and science. Dr. Kramer is [...]
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 - [...]
What is Texas Free College Application Week and Why Does It Matter?
The second ever Texas Free College Application Week is October 12-18, 2026. During this week all Texas public colleges, including the University of Texas at Austin and A&M College Station, [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
Stop Learning Loss and Make the Most of Your Summer
The best way to prevent summer learning loss is [...]
What is Executive Function and How Students Can Improve It
Executive functions are the suite of cognitive abilities that allows [...]
Analysis of General Academic’s Data Driven Approach to Tutor Quality
General Academic has completed an unprecedented AI-driven audit of its [...]
Why Take AP or IB Courses? Houston AP & IB Programs and 2026 Test Dates
High school students interested in learning college-level material, boosting [...]
Executive Function Self-Assessment for Students
Many parents find themselves in a familiar situation: they have [...]
Test Prep
When Should Houston Students Start Preparing for the ISEE Test
Houston families are starting ISEE prep earlier than ever. For [...]
Conquering Test Anxiety: A Research-Backed Guide for Parents and Students
For more than 23 years, General Academic has guided tens [...]
ISEE Test Score Improvement, What to Expect
During the 2025-2026 fall testing cycle, around 400 Houston-area students [...]
Houston Schools
Is Private School Worth the Cost in Houston?
The private school deposit is due in three weeks, and [...]
Texas School Vouchers (TEFA): What Houston Families Need to Know
The Texas School Voucher Program, "Education Freedom Account (TEFA)" program [...]
Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2025
Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2025-2026 The most [...]
College Counseling
Automatic Admission at Texas Colleges for 2026-2027
Every Texas public college, more than 30 in total, [...]
College Application Timeline for Texas Students
Our updated college applications timeline for the 2026–2027 cycle [...]
Inside the General Academic College Admissions Tracker
Announcing General Academic's custom-built college admissions tracking app: what it [...]