SAT / ACT/ TSI

Juniors and Seniors, now is the time to take your SAT or ACT! If you have not done so, register ASAP for the SAT or ACT so that you can be accepted to the college of your choice. Many colleges, like UT or A&M, award scholarships by December 1st to accepted Freshmen. You don’t want to miss out! The District is paying for each Senior and Junior to take either SAT or the ACT. Drop by the Senior Table for test prep materials, testing dates, and online registration information. Also, if you receive free or reduced lunch, you qualify for a fee waiver for these exams. Come see me, and I will help you get started.

SAT – www.collegeboard.com. Register online for the SAT Reasoning Test, which includes Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. The SAT was recently redesigned with a heavier emphasis on Algebra II, and less emphasis on Geometry.

ACT – www.act.org. The new readiness scores and indicators will give students a more detailed insight to better plan for future success. They include scores in: STEM, College Readiness, ELA, and a Text Complexity Indicator.

The Writing portion of the SAT and ACT is now optional. You are encouraged to take the Writing portion so that you will have it "in the bank" if you decide to go to a college which requires the Writing.

If you are a student athlete planning to attend college, you must have your scores sent directly to the NCAA. To do that, enter code 9999 as a choice when asked where you would like your scores sent.

Check out this website: www.march2success.com

Registration is free, with a world of resources for ACT and SAT study materials. You can also take up to 7 released SAT and ACT tests. They will be graded, and suggestions made for which test suits your abilities best. Please take advantage of this great website!

OFFICIAL SAT PRACTICE: Get personalized practice recommendations based on your results from the SAT and/or PSAT. Take these steps to connect your College Board and Khan Academy accounts: 1. Go to satpractice.org. Create an account on Khan Academy, or sign into your existing account. 2. Link your accounts. When prompted, agree to link your Khan Academy and College board accounts. 3. Send your scores. Log in to your College Board account, and hit "Send" to get a personalized practice plan. Sign up. Link up. Get practicing. satpractice.org

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) - What is it?

The TSI is a state-mandated program that applies to all students enrolling in Texas public colleges and universities for the first-time beginning Fall 2014 unless exemption standards are met. The TSI Assessment tests are designed to provide placement, advisement, and guidance information for students entering institutions of higher education, and are developed by College Board to provide information about the student's level of skill and accomplishment in reading, writing and mathematics.

Exemption standards for the TSI include: ACT: 23 composite and 19 or higher in English and math; SAT: Evidence Based Reading/Writing - 480, and Math - 530.

GREAT NEWS!! Latexo High School is now an official test site for the TSI. Come talk to me or Mr. Cravens if you are a sophomore or junior interested in taking Dual Credit clases. Also, Seniors who have not passed all three portions of the TSI!