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Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2026-2027
Houston's Graduating Seniors Outperform The 2026-2027 National Merit Scholarship Competition was another good showing for Houston-area high school seniors. Of the more than 16,000 “Semifinalists,” 498 Houston-area students scored in the top 1% on the PSAT/NMSQT. Alongside their semifinalist [...]
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State of Test-Optional College Admissions in Texas for 2026
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 [...]
Texas School Vouchers (TEFA): What Houston Families Need to Know
The Texas School Voucher Program, "Education Freedom Account (TEFA)" program officially launched on February 4, 2026, offering Houston families up to $10,474 for private school tuition and up to $30,000 [...]
Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2025
Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2025-2026 The most popular Houston ISD (HISD) magnet schools for 2024-2025 are Harvard Elementary School, Pin Oak Middle School, and DeBakey High School. The [...]
Turning a Phrase with Dr. Danny Gibboney
When your General Academic tutor is Danny Gibboney, expect your sessions to be as engaging as they are personalized—to your learning style, to your academic goals, and to your daily [...]
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Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2021
Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2021-2022 The most [...]
Houston’s National Merit Semifinalists for 2021-2022
Not even a pandemic can stop these brilliant students [...]
Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2020
Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2020-2021 The most [...]