10 FAQs about the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE)
The ISEE is a private school entrance exam used throughout the United States to help schools make admissions decisions for students applying to grades 2 through 12. Many private and independent schools—including many in the Houston area—use the ISEE as part of their admissions process. The Enrichery is here to answer your frequently asked questions […]
What to Know About University of Texas at Austin’s New Admissions Pathways
Seemingly year after year, admission to The University of Texas at Austin becomes more and more competitive–especially for Texas students hoping to attend one of the state’s most prestigious universities. As application numbers continue to rise, UT Austin has introduced two new pathways designed to provide students with additional routes to enrollment: the Spring Start […]
The Earlier, the Better: Talking Mental Health with Your Rising College Freshman
Let’s begin with an anecdote… Texas-raised and, until now, exclusively Texas-based, I’m a first-year undergraduate student in Boston. At first, the months pass by swimmingly. I’m making friends, enjoying my classes, and my grades are strong–straight As, in fact. With time, my dorm begins to feel more like home than anywhere that is not my […]
Transfer Enrollment and Credit Loss: Deciding What’s Right for You
In 2024, transfer enrollment statistics in the United States began to normalize for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, which saw a sharp decline in the number of students leaving one college or university to continue their education at another and applying previously earned credits to a new degree path. Students pursue transfer enrollment […]
The Built-In Calculator That Could Change Your SAT Score
The shift to the digital SAT has changed a lot about how students prepare for and work through the test. The format is different, the pacing is different, and perhaps most importantly, the tools available to students on test day are different. Many families focus heavily on running their student through practice test after practice […]
Q&A: How Parents Can Support Their Students with D1 Athletic Recruitment
The Enrichery recently conducted an interview with our recruiting specialist, Georgia Polley, who has two sons that were recruited to play college football. We asked her about how she helped her sons achieve their academic and athletic goals, what her experience as the parent of a talented high school athlete was like, and how aspiring […]
Report: The SAT Has Made a Comeback: Here’s What Your Student Needs to Know
If it feels like everyone at your student’s school is talking about the SAT again, it’s because they are, and for good reason. After years of pandemic-era uncertainty around standardized testing, the landscape has shifted away from test-optional policies. As such, the SAT has surged in popularity as universities are reinstating score requirements, and students […]
The Secret to Higher SAT & ACT Scores: Start Before Junior Year
For many families, SAT and ACT preparation is seen as a rite of passage reserved for junior year—a focused season of practice tests, tutoring, and strategy. It’s a familiar timeline, and on the surface, one that makes sense. After all, these exams are typically taken in the spring of junior year, so why worry when […]
Why Starting ISEE Prep Early Makes a Big Difference
The ISEE is a private school entrance exam administered throughout the United States to assist schools’ admissions decisions for applicants looking to enter grades 2 through 12. The ISEE (or an equivalent test) is required for admission to most Houston-area private schools. At The Enrichery, we believe when it comes to test prep, the earlier, […]
How to Qualify to Be a National Merit Scholar and Why It Matters
Every Spring, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation announces the National Merit Scholarship winners, and the list of 2025 winners was just released in February. While the $2,500 one-time scholarship most winners receive isn’t much compared to the cost of tuition at four-year universities, National Merit Scholar Finalists and Semifinalists are sought after by many selective […]