The Texas Success Initiative
About the TSI Assessment Students who need to show college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics will take the TSI Assessment. The TSI Assessment is aligned to the Texas College and Career Readiness Standards. It offers both placement testing as well as detailed diagnostic profiles of students’ college readiness and/or adult basic education levels.
Testing Time The math test takes approximately 1 hour to complete, the reading test takes approximately 1 hour to complete, and the writing test takes approximately 2 hours to complete. You will need to schedule your testing session with the test times in mind to ensure you have enough time to complete the test(s).
Passing Scores ( based on a scale of 310-390; Essay 1-8) |
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Reading |
Writing |
Mathematics |
351 |
6, 7 or 8 on the essay, or 4 or 5 on the essay and 340 or higher on the multiple-choice section, or 4 or 5 on the essay with less than 340 on the multiple-choice section, if the ABE Diagnostic score is 4 or higher |
350 |
Retests There is no waiting period before retesting.
No Electronic Devices Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the testing room. You may not use a hand-held calculator; the test will give you a pop-up calculator on the problems that allow calculator use.
Exemptions for TSI:
SAT:
ACT:
A student must first achieve a minimum composite score of 23 with:
Step 1: Click here to complete your Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA).
This online activity is required in Texas and takes about 20 to 30 minutes. When logging in, it is important to use a valid email address; entering your ID number is optional. Please bring a copy or digital image of your emailed confirmation letter/certificate to your testing session.
Step 2: See Mrs. Lowrey to sign up for scheduled test sessions
Sources: Grayson College and Texas A & M Univeristy