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Houston’s Major School Holidays and Test Dates 2026-2027
Whether you are planning out your timetable for extracurricular activities or your preparations for the ISEE, SAT, ACT, or AP exams, please keep the following dates in mind. 2026 August 10 – First Day of School September 7 [...]
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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 [...]
Register Now for Summer 2020 Test Prep Courses
Our summer courses for the ISEE, P/SAT, and ACT provide an invaluable head start to fall testing. Our very small classes are capped at 8 students and allow for [...]
ISEE Upper Level Advice and Resources
The Upper Level ISEE is the standardized test taken by students wishing to apply to most private schools in Houston for grades 9-12. It is a five-part, 3-hour, and [...]
Official ISEE Upper Level Practice Test Answer Explanations
Do you have a child taking the Upper Level ISEE? If so, chances are you've downloaded the official practice test from the exam's administrator, ERB, but were disappointed to [...]