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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 [...]
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The Science Behind Success: Meet Tutor Noelle Svoboda
We are excited for you to meet Noelle Svoboda, one of our tutors leading the Hedwig Village office! Noelle has experience in teaching a variety of grade levels and subjects, [...]
ISEE Test Dates in Houston for 2025-2026
The Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE) is the most popular standardized test required for admission to most Houston-area private schools. This page details test dates and locations for the [...]
Houston Private School Tuition 2025-2026
For the 2025-2026 school year, Houston private school tuition costs $27,952 a year on average per child, which amounts to a nearly 4% increase in tuition as compared to the [...]
Test-Optional College Admissions for Texas Students
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 [...]
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2017 HISD Board of Trustees Candidate Forum for District V at Rice University
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 @7pm Spend an engaging and [...]
2017 National Merit Scholarship Winners in Houston
At 6 National Merit Scholarship Winners and 4% of [...]
2017 National Merit Semifinalists in Houston
At 44 National Merit Semifinalists and 31% of the [...]