Texas High School Graduation Requirements, Explained

In 2014, a new set of Texas high school graduation requirements were implemented in House Bill 5, introducing the Foundation High School Program. Students graduating in 2015, 2016, and 2017 held the option to graduate under either the new system or the old one, and the class of 2018 onwards [...]

By |2023-01-13T11:22:31-06:00January 13th, 2023|Schools|Comments Off on Texas High School Graduation Requirements, Explained

Houston Private School Tuition 2022-2023

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released numbers that won't come as a shock if you eat groceries, pay electricity bills, or fill up your tank—inflation is at a 40 year high and the Consumer Price Index increased by 9.1% as compared to last year. Unfortunately, private schools in Houston are [...]

By |2022-11-03T12:29:37-05:00November 3rd, 2022|Schools|Comments Off on Houston Private School Tuition 2022-2023

Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2022-2023

Houston's Smartest Seniors Brush Aside Pandemic to Ace the PSAT The 2023 National Merit Scholarship Competition was a rebound testing year for Houston-area high school seniors. There were 476 area seniors who scored in the top 1% on the PSAT to earn the celebrated “Semifinalist” designation. Versus 379 Semifinalists [...]

By |2022-10-27T17:59:25-05:00September 16th, 2022|P/SAT, Schools|Comments Off on Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2022-2023

ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2022-2023

Students may take the ISEE up to three times (once in each defined period) in order to secure their best possible score (scroll down for dates): August - November December - March April - July (usually for transfers only) We recommend registering for both a November and January test [...]

By |2022-08-25T17:57:41-05:00August 4th, 2022|ISEE, Schools|Comments Off on ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2022-2023

General Academic Students Ace the ISEE Private School Admissions Test

During the 2021-2022 fall testing cycle, nearly 300 Houston-area students prepared for their ISEE and SSAT private school admissions tests with General Academic. While every child’s situation is unique and we’re unable to guarantee specific results, we are nonetheless delighted to see such excellent outcomes from this year’s cohort. In [...]

By |2022-12-06T11:31:54-06:00April 4th, 2022|ISEE, Schools|Comments Off on General Academic Students Ace the ISEE Private School Admissions Test

ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2021-2022

Students may take the ISEE up to three times (once in a defined period) in order to secure their best possible score (scroll down for dates): August - November December - March April - July (usually for transfers only) We recommend registering for both a November and January test [...]

By |2021-10-12T17:04:22-05:00October 12th, 2021|ISEE, Schools|Comments Off on ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2021-2022

Houston Private School Tuition 2021-2022

You could buy a brand new Subaru or pay for your child's 2021-2022 Houston private school tuition. But the Subie will only get you from point A to point B; whereas, a well-nurtured child will lovingly cart you off into the sunset. Regardless of grade level, Houston private school tuition [...]

By |2022-10-31T16:28:51-05:00October 5th, 2021|Schools|1 Comment

Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2021

Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2021-2022 The most popular Houston ISD (HISD) magnet schools for 2021-2022 remain River Oaks Elementary School, Pin Oak Middle School, and Carnegie Vanguard High School. Families had relatively good chances of winning the lottery for admission to a desirable HISD magnet school for [...]

By |2021-09-29T13:16:11-05:00September 29th, 2021|Schools|4 Comments

Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2021-2022

Not even a pandemic can stop these brilliant students from reaching for the stars. The 2022 National Merit Scholarship Competition was a pandemic year for Houston-area high school seniors. There were 379 area seniors who scored in the top 1% on the PSAT to earn the celebrated “Semifinalist” designation. [...]

By |2022-09-16T17:10:19-05:00September 19th, 2021|P/SAT, Schools|1 Comment

Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2020

Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2020-2021 The most popular Houston ISD (HISD) magnet schools for 2020-2021 are River Oaks Elementary School, Pin Oak Middle School, and Carnegie Vanguard High School. Families had about a 10%-20% chance of winning the lottery for admission to a highly desirable HISD magnet [...]

By |2021-06-14T14:20:22-05:00August 25th, 2020|Schools|2 Comments
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