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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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What Makes A Good Tutor?
Despite industry's best efforts, AI cannot replace human interaction. Imagine a student who has spent months struggling with algebra, consistently feeling lost, frustrated, and discouraged by each new [...]
Confidence and Character – A Conversation with Laura Jabr
To continue introducing you to our brilliant tutors at General Academic, we would like you to meet Laura Jabr. Laura is committed to fostering academic excellence in a way that [...]
Summer Opportunities for Houston High School Students
While the summer period is a great time for high school students to relax and recharge, it is also a fantastic opportunity for enrichment—especially when it comes to strengthening [...]
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, [...]
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2017 National Merit Scholarship Winners in Houston
At 6 National Merit Scholarship Winners and 4% of [...]
2017 National Merit Semifinalists in Houston
At 44 National Merit Semifinalists and 31% of the [...]
Houston Schools
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2021-2022
Students may take the ISEE up to three times [...]
Houston Private School Tuition 2021-2022
You could buy a brand new Subaru or pay for [...]
Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2021
Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2021-2022 The most [...]