General Academic, Inc. - Tutoring and Academic Consulting in Houston

General Academic provides tutorial and academic consulting services in a broad range of subject matters ranging from study skills to calculus to Chinese to standardized test prep.

Our team of enthusiastic and brilliant Rice students and Top Tier recent alumni have helped more than 700 students achieve their full potential since 2003, and developed unparalleled Insight into their issues; Insight that helps us help you better.

Our Clients host us at their homes or come to our Study Lounge in the Rice Village in Houston, Texas.

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Rice Students + Top Tier Alumni

The majority of our tutor Analysts, about 75%, are current undergraduate or graduate students of Rice University. The remaining 25% are recent alumni of comparable Top Tier universities and programs.
Undegraduates + Graduates

Our current team includes approximately 40 individuals and is continually growing. About 60% of our team are current undergraduate students, 30% are recent alumni, and the remaining 10% are Masters or PhD candidates.
Multi-Talented

All of our tutor Analysts are capable in multiple academic fields so that you don't have to manage multiple individuals to get help in Spanish and Calculus for example. Furthermore, they are highly proficient English writers and speakers, and have completed a rigorous in-person application and interview process.
Simply Smart

In addition to having gained admissions to their respective prestigious universities, all tutor Analysts maintain (or had) a GPA of 3.0 (B average) or higher. Finally, our tutor Analysts who teach the SAT and ACT standardized tests scored in the top 1 percent of their respective tests.

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SAT Prep Small Classes in the Rice Village

Our SAT curriculum is a holistic and comprehensive solution designed to prepare your student for the SAT in seven weeks or less. Our approach combines a top notch instructor, official preparation materials from the College Board, more class time, and unparalleled support.

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One-to-One, In-Home (or Office) Tutoring

Our team of current Rice undergraduates, graduates, and recent Top Tier alumni provide subject tutoring in virtually all subjects and skill areas ranging from physics to Spanish to SAT prep. We develop a custom strategy and road map to ensure that your student obtains the success you seek.

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Walk-In Homework Help + Skills Building in the Rice Village

Our Study Lounge is the best way to stay on top and ahead of increasingly large and difficult homework loads without frustrating both you and your student. It is a safe and nourishing environment to get work done and questions answered. Take advantage of affordable subscription rates or join us without an appointment for just $79 a day.

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ISEE + HSPT Prep in the Rice Village

Our ISEE and HSPT preparation classes will help ensure that middle school students will have the skills, strategies, and confidence they need to succeed on these private high school entrance exam tests. The Accelerated Weekend Class begins December 3rd and ends January 15th excluding winter Holidays.

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Houston Schools Survey

General Academic's Houston Schools Survey (HSS) is an annually updated publication currently totaling more than 120 pages of private school profiles, admissions criteria, comparative analysis, and more. Our vision for the HSS is to provide the basic building blocks for parents to jump-start their journey in researching, applying to, and selecting a private school for their child.

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At Home or in the Village: We are available to serve you in a one-to-one capacity in the comfort of your own home at any time that is convenient to you.
Our Study Lounge is conveniently located in the Rice Village at the corner of Morningside and University. We are located on the third floor of a new building above Berripop yogurt. Dedicated, complimentary parking is available in front of the building.

No appointment or previous registration is required to access our Study Lounge during opening hours. The Study Lounge is open Sunday through Thursday 4-9pm and Saturday 12 to 5pm. It is closed on Friday.

The address for this location is 2339 University Boulevard, Suite 3, Houston, Texas 77005.