Testing Information
Blue Ridge High School offers the following Testing Opportunities For Students:
Students are encouraged to take standardized tests as part of postsecondary planning. To prepare, we encourage students to become familiar with the options for tests that create opportunities after high school.
PSAT: The PSAT is administered during the school day during the College Board’s October testing window. Students are also encouraged to register to repeat the PSAT during 11th grade so they may participate in National Merit and other recognition programs. See also: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
SAT: The SAT is administered once during the school day for 12th grade students in the fall and for 11th and 12 grade students in the spring semester. This assessment is considered a college entrance exam and may be requested as part of college admissions.
For more information, visit: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
ACT: Students are encouraged to take the ACT during 11th grade. This assessment is considered a college entrance exam and may be requested as part of college admissions. The ACT is different in structure and timing from the PSAT/SAT. For more information, visit: http://www.act.org/
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery): the Department of Defense sponsors this free aptitude assessment and career interest inventory. The ASVAB is available for students in 10th-12th grade and is generally offered in the spring semester. See also: https://www.asvabprogram.com/
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) program is designed to help your Texas public colleges determine the appropriate placement for students that enroll in college level coursework. For more information, visit: www.thecb.state.tx.us/TSI
If your child receives routine instructional accommodations due to a disability, please contact your campus to discuss the process for applying to receive instructional accommodations on standardized tests.
See Mrs. Ingersoll for upcoming testing opportunities
Register for a national administration of the SAT at: https://www.collegeboard.org/
Register for a national administration of the ACT at: http://www.act.org/
CEEB Code: 440720
Study Guides
Texas Success Initiative
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a program designed to determine if a student is ready for college-level coursework in the general areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. This program will also help determine what type of course or intervention will best meet the student's needs and to assist in becoming better prepared for college-level coursework.
As of August 26, 2013, the new Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment was enacted for all Texas public colleges and universities. Any new student who has not earned credit through college coursework prior to 8/26/13 or met a state-approved exemption is subject to the new TSI Assessment requirement. Previous TSI approved tests (Compass, Accuplacer, THEA, and Asset) are no longer accepted.
NOTE- You will NOT be able to take the TSI test without first completing the BRISD Required Pre-Assessment Activity. This activity will take approximately 30 minutes.
Scores Required by Collin College for Admission into College Level Math and ELAR Courses for Dual Credit Purposes:
For TSIA tests taken prior to January 11, 2021:
Writing - 340/4 Reading - 351 Math - 350
Scores Required for TSIA 2:
ELAR: CRC 945-990 and a 5 on the essay; or CRC 910-944 and 5-6 on the diagnostic and a 5 on the essay;
Math: CRC 950-990 or CRC 910-949 and a 6 on the diagnostic.
For more in depth tutorials and for TSI specific lessons, click the picture below:
