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 student matters. Every fall, roughly 3.7 million American high school seniors begin what may be the most consequential bureaucratic process [...]
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, the Foundation High School Program (FHSP) has been the default route for graduation for all Texas public high school students. [...]
Updated Guide Available: For the latest trends in test-optional colleges for Fall 2027 admissions—including the latest research on outcomes, current Texas university policies, and a practical framework for deciding whether to submit scores—see our comprehensive 2027 guide: the State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026-2027. The test-optional wave [...]
Updated Guide Available: For a deeper look at what five years of test-optional data actually show—including the latest research on outcomes, current Texas university policies, and a practical framework for deciding whether to submit scores—see our comprehensive 2026 guide: Test-Optional in 2026: What Houston Families Need to Know. Since [...]
Choosing where you will spend the next four years is a high-stakes decision that shapes your learning, finances, and future network. This guide shows you—step by step—how to choose a college by building a balanced college list that fits your academic profile and your life goals, without letting rankings or [...]
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, and smart planning—all proven to boost college acceptance rates. With expert support, families stress less, save time, and help students [...]
The fall semester can be an exciting and stressful time for high school seniors, as college application deadlines begin in early November and continue through January and into the spring. If your child is like most students nationwide, they’ll probably apply to seven to ten colleges in total. Your Texas [...]
Houston's Graduating Seniors are Smart The 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition was a good year for Houston-area high school seniors. There were 466 area seniors who scored in the top 1% on the PSAT to earn the celebrated “Semifinalist” designation. This number was fairly stable compared to last year's [...]
At 6 National Merit Scholarship Winners and 4% of the senior class, St. John’s School took top honors in Houston. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) has announced the Scholarship Winners in their 62nd National Merit Scholarship Program, which is arguably one of the most prestigious academic high [...]