A comprehensive guide to the standardized tests students should take throughout high school, starting from freshman year through senior year. These include the PSAT, a practice test for the SAT® that can qualify high-achieving students for scholarships; the SAT®, a college entrance exam widely used in admissions decisions; the ACT®, another college admissions test focusing on multiple-hoice questions across key academic areas; and the TSIA (Texas Success Initiative Assessment), a placement test used primarily by Texas colleges to assess a student’s readiness for college-level coursework.
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you’re ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
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The SAT is a standardized entrance exam widely used by colleges and universities for admissions decisions. This multiple-choice, computer-based test is designed and administered by the College Board.
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The PSAT serves primarily as a practice test for the SAT®, but it also offers opportunities for college funding. Top scorers on the exam may qualify for scholarships, and even achieving recognition as a Commended Scholar can strengthen your college application.
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The ACT is a standardized entrance exam commonly used by colleges and universities for admissions decisions. This pencil-and-paper, multiple-choice test is administered by ACT, Inc.
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