SAT tests math, reading and writing.  The test is scored on a range from 400-1600.  Colleges have various score requirements for entrance.  The SAT costs $55 (students on free/reduced lunch test for free).  To apply for free/reduced lunch click here.  Please see your counselor or the Go Center Rep for a free waiver.  Students can register for the SAT online at College Board.

ACT tests math, reading, science and English.  The test is scores on a range from 1-36.  Colleges have various score requirements for entrance.  The ACT costs $63 (student on free/reduced lunch test for free).  To apply for free/reduced lunch click here.  Please see your counselor or the Go Venter Rep for a free waiver.  Students can register for the ACT online at act.org

The TSI test is required to enroll at any college.  The scores are not used to admit students only to assist students in taking classes.  The test determines if students are college ready in math and English.  Students must score a 950 on Math or between a 910-949 with a diagnostic of 6 in math.  For English, students must score a 945 with an essay of 5-8 or a score of 910 with a diagnostic of 5-6 and an essay of 5-8.  The TSI is given monthly at AHS.  In order to register students must complete the Pre Assessment Activity (PAA).  To access the PAA, the student must create an account for the Practice APP if one has not already been created.  You can create this account at https://practice.accuplacer.org/login.   After successfully logging in, the student will select TSIA2-PAA and access the PAA.  The student will select “Begin Pre-Assessment Activity” to proceed Step 1. Check Agreement Statement. Start.  At the end, the Student will receive a certificate.  You will need to print the certificate and bring it to A113 or email it to ckemp@aisd.net

Once that is complete, you will receive an email to the email address you provided with the link to sign up for the test.