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Fortifying Math Foundations with Rebecca Lu

Rebecca Lu’s tutoring sessions help students become more fluent and confident in mathematics. Dozens of elementary and middle schoolers have improved their math grades and test results with Rebecca’s patient, comprehensive approach. We sat down with her to discuss her [...]

By Stephen Hayes|September 30th, 2026|

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Conquering Test Anxiety: A Research-Backed Guide for Parents and Students

For more than 23 years, General Academic has guided tens of thousands of Houston families through high-stakes exams like the ISEE, SAT, and ACT. We have consistently observed that test [...]

By Stephen Hayes|April 6th, 2026|

Why Take AP or IB Courses? Houston AP & IB Programs and 2026 Test Dates

High school students interested in learning college-level material, boosting their GPAs, and even earning college credit well before getting their acceptance letters should consider taking Advanced Placement (AP) courses [...]

By Sara Fetahagic|April 1st, 2026|

Executive Function Self-Assessment for Students

Many parents find themselves in a familiar situation: they have a smart, curious child, whose grades are not reflective of their intelligence or academic ability. Often, this disconnect can be [...]

By Hannah Kelly|March 27th, 2026|

Is My Child Ready For College — Take our Assessment

Decades of research have identified what actually predicts college success — and it's not just grades. General Academic's new framework puts numbers to what admissions offices already know: the whole [...]

By Samuel Pearson|March 26th, 2026|