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ISEE Course Survey Results: Students Understand the Stakes

For Houston students applying to highly competitive private schools—such as Awty, Kinkaid, and St. John's—the ISEE admissions test is a high-stakes gatekeeper. We surveyed 134 rising 5th and 8th graders before and after they completed General Academic’s ISEE prep courses [...]

By Hannah Kelly|August 18th, 2026|

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How to Prevent your Houston Student from “Sucking at Math”

Ask a student their least favorite subject, and you’ll often hear, “I hate math.” Ask them why, and they’ll say, “because I suck at math.” Really, their reasoning makes sense: [...]

By Stephen Hayes, Sara Fetahagic|March 11th, 2026|

ISEE Test Score Improvement, What to Expect

During the 2025-2026 fall testing cycle, around 400 Houston-area students prepared for their ISEE and SSAT private school admissions tests with General Academic. On average, our students improved ISEE scores by [...]

By Stephen Hayes, Marce Salinas|March 6th, 2026|

Texas High School Graduation Requirements

Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: the Texas Foundation High School Program, and the Texas First Early High School Diploma Program. Since the 2014-2015 school year, [...]

By Samuel Pearson|March 5th, 2026|

Is Private School Worth the Cost in Houston?

The private school deposit is due in three weeks, and your zoned elementary just cycled through another principal. You're sitting at your kitchen table with cold coffee and a tuition [...]

By Samuel Pearson|February 26th, 2026|