Firat Education · In the News
Journalists call us when the story is about admissions and test prep.
For more than fifteen years, national outlets and Houston newsrooms have turned to founder Ibrahim Firat for clear, parent-first guidance on college admissions, private school, standardized testing and paying for school. Here is a sample of that coverage.
As featured in
A selection of the newsrooms that have quoted or published Firat Education.
What reporters ask us about
Ibrahim Firat is a go-to source on the decisions families face from elementary school through college.
Deferred admission, test-optional policies, deadlines and how to build a realistic list.
Choosing the right school in Houston, the application timeline and the ISEE.
SAT, ACT, GMAT and AP, including online testing and cancellations.
Tuition insurance, dual credit and the real cost of college during and after COVID.
Virtual learning, homeschooling and keeping students on track over the summer.
How to tell effective tutoring and test prep from the rest.
Print & online coverage
Articles that quote Ibrahim Firat or were written by him. Each opens the original publication.
ForbesForget The SAT — Universities Should Try This InsteadRead on Forbes →
Business InsiderHow to Prepare for and Take the Online GMAT at HomeRead on Business Insider →
U.S. News & World ReportWhat to Know About Deferred College AdmissionRead on U.S. News →
HuffPostDoes College Tuition Insurance Cover COVID-19?Read on HuffPost →
Inside Higher EdColleges Field More Questions From Seniors About Deferring AdmissionRead on Inside Higher Ed →
YahooEven Homeschooling Is Stressful, Teachers ExplainRead on Yahoo →
Houston ChronicleStudents Benefit From the Right Tutoring ProgramsRead on Chron.com →
Houston ChronicleDual-Credit Classes Save Money and Time for CollegeRead on Chron.com →
KHOU 11Nearly Half of Houston ISD Students Struggle Through First Grading PeriodRead on KHOU →
KTRH · iHeartRadioLearning Curve: Online School Rife With IssuesListen on KTRH →
Houston InnovationMapGuest Column by Ibrahim FiratRead on InnovationMap →
Television & video
Ibrahim Firat on air across the country — from Houston's ABC 13 and Fox 26 to ABC 15 Phoenix, CBS DFW, Boston 25 and NBC Boston 10. Tap any clip to play.
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Curating your plan
All of our services blend to match your student's needs, goals and learning style. Most families begin in elementary or middle school and stay through college and beyond.
If you do nothing else, start with the Roadmap.
One hour, one on one with Ibrahim, to map your student's next steps. $300.