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State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026
The test-optional wave that swept through higher education during the pandemic hasn't receded—more than 2,000 colleges and universities still don't require SAT or ACT scores for admission. But the tide is turning in ways that matter for Houston families planning [...]
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Register Now for Summer 2020 Test Prep Courses
Our summer courses for the ISEE, P/SAT, and ACT provide an invaluable head start to fall testing. Our very small classes are capped at 8 students and allow for [...]
ISEE Upper Level Advice and Resources
The Upper Level ISEE is the standardized test taken by students wishing to apply to most private schools in Houston for grades 9-12. It is a five-part, 3-hour, and [...]
Official ISEE Upper Level Practice Test Answer Explanations
Do you have a child taking the Upper Level ISEE? If so, chances are you've downloaded the official practice test from the exam's administrator, ERB, but were disappointed to [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2019-2020
Students may take the ISEE up to three times (once in a defined period) in order to secure their best possible score (scroll down for dates): April - July [...]