How do I know if I need to take the TSI Assessment?

The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is part of the Texas Success Initiative program designed to help your college or university determine if you are ready for college-level course work in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. If you are an incoming college student in Texas, you are required to take the TSI Assessment - unless you are already exempt (read below) - to determine your readiness for college-level work.  

You only need to take the TSI Assessment if you do not meet one of these qualifications:

• SAT: Score 480 on EBRW AND Score 520 on Math

• ACT: 23 Composite and 19 on each section

Study Resources below:

• Accuplacer Perspective, enter Pass Phrase: TSIA2_edu 

• Lone Star Learning Resource 

• Pre-Assessment by College Board Resource

• Houston Community College Study Guide - Go to TSI2 Review Course section

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