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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 larger neighbor. In SBISD, Spring Branch Academic Institute stands on [...]
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Passing Down Stellar Student Secrets: Meet Tutor Micheal Brown
Micheal Brown is academically renowned for being accepted and receiving scholarships to the top 20 colleges in the USA, including four Ivy League universities. He has a thorough and adaptable [...]
Elated for English: Meet Tutor Mohammad Hemeida
We would like for you to meet Mohammad Hemeida, one of our new tutors helping students in the Hedwig Village location. Mohammad brings a wealth of experience teaching a variety [...]
The Science Behind Success: Meet Tutor Noelle Svoboda
We are excited for you to meet Noelle Svoboda, one of our tutors leading the Hedwig Village office! Noelle has experience in teaching a variety of grade levels and subjects, [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2025-2026
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most popular standardized test required for admission to most Houston-area private schools. This page details test dates and locations for the [...]
Academics and Elementary Learning
Best Summer Reading for Houston Students
The summer period can be a great time to relax and recharge for students, and your child is likely [...]
Houston’s Major School Holidays and Test Dates 2023-2024
At General Academic we're constantly aware of and alerting parents to Houston's major academic dates and deadlines like the [...]
Test Prep
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 [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2022-2023
Students may take the ISEE up to three times [...]
Houston Schools
Houston’s Best Elementary and Middle Schools by STAAR Scores 2024
T.H. Rogers is both the best elementary and middle [...]
How to Apply to Houston ISD Magnet Schools for 2025-2026
What are Magnet Schools in Houston ISD? Houston Independent [...]
Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2024-2025
Houston's Graduating Seniors Get Smarter The 2024-2025 National Merit [...]
College Counseling
Texas High School Graduation Requirements, Explained
Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: [...]
College Application Timeline for Texas Students
Our updated college applications timeline for the 2025–2026 cycle [...]
College Essay Tips – Common App, Supplemental Essays, and More
The fall semester can be an exciting and stressful time [...]