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ISEE Test Score Improvement, What to Expect
During the 2024-2025 fall testing cycle, just over 300 Houston-area students prepared for their ISEE and SSAT private school admissions tests with General Academic. While every child’s situation is unique, and we’re unable to guarantee specific results, we are nonetheless [...]
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Should You Hire a College Admissions Consultant?
Applying to college gets tougher every year, with constantly shifting requirements, tricky essays, and increasingly fierce competition. Private college admissions consultants simplify this process, providing personalized guidance, targeted essay help, [...]
Math Tutoring Made Manageable – A Conversation with Shravani Deo
To spotlight our exceptional General Academic tutors once again, we would like you to meet Shravani Deo. Shravani is committed to fostering academic excellence in a way that is visual [...]
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 Hutts Aston and her book, An Orange in January! Aston [...]
“Facilitator for The Future” – A Conversation with Tutor Magui Torres
As we love putting the spotlight on our exceptional General Academic tutors, we would like you to meet Magui Torres. Magui is a dedicated tutor committed to fostering academic excellence [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
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 [...]
Test Prep
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’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2022-2023
Houston's Smartest Seniors Brush Aside Pandemic to Ace the [...]
Houston Schools
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 [...]
Top Houston High Schools by SAT Score 2024
Houston's top high schools by SAT test scores are [...]
College Counseling
College Application Timeline for Texas Students
Our updated college applications timeline for the 2025–2026 cycle [...]
Test-Optional College Admissions for Texas Students
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the overwhelming [...]
College Essay Tips – Common App, Supplemental Essays, and More
The fall semester can be an exciting and stressful time [...]