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Poll Finds Half of Parents View College Application Process Unfavorably

Poll Finds Half of Parents View College Application Process Unfavorably

Applying to Colleges, College June 10, 2015 at 4:27 pm

If your child is a rising junior or senior, odds are good that you’ve started thinking about college applications. And according to a recent poll released by the Robert Morris University Polling Institute, if you’re not happy with the college application process, you’re not alone. The poll, which focused onRead More

Reminder: Is Your Child Applying for Scholarships?

Reminder: Is Your Child Applying for Scholarships?

College, Recommendations November 1, 2014 at 2:21 pm

Coming into November, many high school seniors are finally getting started on their college admissions essays, or at least giving serious thought as to what they will write. The deadlines are close enough that they’re starting to seem real, but still sufficiently far away that there isn’t a sense ofRead More

Op-Ed: College Application Advice Just for Teens, From a Recent Graduate

Op-Ed: College Application Advice Just for Teens, From a Recent Graduate

College, Opinion October 19, 2014 at 7:00 am

Earlier this week, we published college application advice for parents and students from a former admissions director, and we also shared tips on college interviews from a Rice University interviewer. In this companion piece, recent Rice graduate Sarah Craig shares some big-picture advice for students currently applying to college. Hi,Read More

Getting organized for a strong start to the school year

Getting organized for a strong start to the school year

Recommendations, Schools, Study Skills August 12, 2014 at 5:01 pm

School is just around the corner! HISD starts on Monday, August 25th, but many private schools have already started. Take advantage of the first, slow weeks of school to make sure your student has a strong framework for success. We will cover the following topics: Establishing a conducive study spaceRead More

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School Options Symposium at Rice University Now Pre-Registering

GA News & Events July 18, 2013 at 3:51 pm

Are you or someone you know in the market for a school for your child? General Academic teams up with Rice University for the second year in a row to help parents better navigate the maze of choices and requirements as they select a private or application-based school for theirRead More

Home Schooling – A Guide to Getting Started

Homeschool, Recommendations March 30, 2011 at 11:33 am

The state of Texas treats home schools the same as non-accredited private schools.  To this extent, parents have great flexibility to teach or have an instructor teach their children in the manner that they see most fitting.  However, parents planning to interact with accredited public and private schools will wantRead More