TSI
How do I meet TSI?
TSI - Texas Success Initiative: Students who wish to enroll in college-level courses (either as a traditional or Dual Credit student) must meet TSI standards showing basic college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics. These standards have been set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for the assessments listed below and must be met in order to take college-level coursework at any Texas public higher education institution.
GHS students are eligible to take the TSI Assessment for FREE at an LISD campus (pay attention to when these are happening on your campus and take advantage of those testing dates offered). Retesting is available at an ACC campus, for a fee that must be paid for by the student.
In order to meet the TSI - College Readiness Requirements, you must meet in one of the following ways:
ACT
23+ Composite
AND
19+ English
19+ Math
*Students can meet TSI in one area as long as the composite is at least a 23
SAT (March 2016 to present)
480+ Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)
530+ Math
TSI Assessment (through December 2020)
Reading: 351+
Writing: 340-390 on TSI Writing Placement and minimum 4 on WritePlacer essay
OR
310-339 on TSI Writing Placement and levels 4-6 on ABE Diagnostic and 5+ on WritePlacer Essay
Math: 350+
*Students can take all or a portion of the TSI assessment in order to meet TSI
TSI Assessment (effective January 2021)
English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR):
College Readiness Classification (CRC): 945+ and Essay: 5+
OR
CRC < 945 and Diagnostic Level: 5+ and Essay: 5+
Math
CRC: 950+
OR
CRC < 950 and Diagnostics Level= 6
*Students can take all or a portion of the TSI assessment in order to meet TSI
Other ways to meet TSI for Dual Credit Purposes
PSAT Score Exemption Criteria
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW) = 460+
Math = 510+
***Please note, that the PSAT scores are not valid to prove TSI completion for graduating seniors. Students meeting TSI based on PSAT scores may not be considered college-ready until successful completion of the college-level courses (with a grade of A, B, or C)***
***It is always best to check to verify whether you are considered TSI complete and not just assume that you are.***
What can I do if I am not TSI Complete?
Take the TSI Assessment:
This is a test offered year-round at any ACC Assessment Center and will be offered at LISD Campuses throughout the year. You will only need to test in the area(s) in which you are not TSI complete. All students will qualify for one free test administration through LISD.
To test on an LISD campus, please reference these steps to register for a TSI Assessment.
To test on an ACC campus, you must go through an ACC Assessment Center and are responsible for following their processes and applicable fees.
Take (or re-take) the SAT or ACT
Please let Mrs. Kennedy know if you have updated SAT or ACT scores that will qualify you as TSI complete. Then, be sure to send these scores to the college you plan to attend.
How can I prepare for the TSI Assessment?
Review the resources available here: TSI Assessment Prep Resources.
Have questions or want to know more?
Check out the TSI FAQ page.