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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 - meaning applicants were not required to submit ACT or SAT [...]
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Parent Strategies for Empowering the High-Achieving Student
Securing a coveted spot at a premier Houston private school or navigating the high-stakes gauntlet of elite college admissions requires more than just ambition, it requires a highly strategic approach—not [...]
Houston’s Major School Holidays and Test Dates 2026-2027
Whether you are planning out your timetable for extracurricular activities or your preparations for the ISEE, SAT, ACT, or AP exams, please keep the following dates in mind. [...]
Building Academic Confidence with Louisa Brady
Louisa Brady’s students love her tutoring sessions because she empowers them to reach high expectations. Her compassionate, student-driven approach helps them develop agency in their academics. We sat down with [...]
Inside the General Academic College Admissions Tracker
Announcing General Academic's custom-built college admissions tracking app: what it does for students, parents, and counselors. In the run-up to college application deadlines, even families that started organized usually aren't [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
Is Private School Worth the Cost in Houston?
The private school deposit is due in three weeks, and [...]
Summer Opportunities for Houston High School Students in 2026
While the summer period is a great time for [...]
How Houston Elementary Students Can Maximize Summer Break
While summer vacation is a great time for your [...]
How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools for 2026-2027
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent [...]
How to Qualify for Houston ISD’s Gifted & Talented Program
What is Houston ISD's Vanguard Gifted & Talented (G/T) Program? [...]
Test Prep
State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026
Updated Guide Available: For the latest trends in test-optional colleges [...]
Watch our Animated Short, “Corgi Test Prep”
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Free ISEE Vocabulary Flashcards at Piqosity
General Academic has partnered with Piqosity.com to offer digital [...]
Houston Schools
Top Houston and Texas High Schools by SAT Score 2025
The Texas Education Agency has finally released statewide SAT [...]
How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools for 2026-2027
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent [...]
How to Apply to Spring Branch ISD Choice Schools for 2025-2026
What is an SBISD Choice School? Spring Branch Independent [...]
College Counseling
Why Take AP or IB Courses? Houston AP & IB Programs and 2026 Test Dates
High school students interested in learning college-level material, boosting [...]
Is My Child Ready For College — Take our Assessment
Decades of research have identified what actually predicts college success [...]
Texas High School Graduation Requirements
Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: [...]