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What is TSI
TSI stands for Texas Success Initiative and is the standard by which Texas public post-secondary institutions evaluate a student's college readiness in English and math. In a nutshell, students must meet college readiness standards in order to take college-level classes. This can be done through the SAT, ACT, and/or TSI Assessment (specific score info is listed below). Students who do not meet college readiness standards will use their TSI scores for placement in the appropriate developmental course(s).
Glenn offers several TSI testing opportunities on campus throughout the school year - we highly encourage students to take advantage!
How do I meet TSI?
Check below for passing requirements for each test: SAT, ACT, or TSI Assessment. Students can use section scores from two different tests to meet TSI. (ex. meet English score with SAT and math score with TSI Assessment)
SAT
SAT
English: 480+ Evidence Based Reading & Writing section
Math: 530+ Math section
ACT
ACT
English:
English + Reading combined score = 40+
Math:
Math score = 22+
TSI Assessment
TSI Assessment
English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR):
College Readiness Classification (CRC) = 945+ and Essay 5+
ORCRC <945 and diagnostic level 5+ and Essay 5+
Math:
CRC = 950+
ORCRC < 950 AND diagnostic level 6+
TSI for Dual Credit
Dual Credit students must meet the same qualifications as traditional college students using the same scores listed above for SAT, ACT, or TSI Assessment.
TSI for Dual Credit
Dual Credit students must meet the same qualifications as traditional college students using the same scores listed above for SAT, ACT, or TSI Assessment.
Students interested in Dual Credit may sign up here to test at the GHS campus on Oct. 20 (student holiday), Oct. 23 (A Day), or Nov. 21 (B Day) or students may test for free at any ACC campus testing center. (Student must have started an application to ACC to access free testing.)
How do I take the TSI Assessment?
Take the TSI at GHS
Take the TSI at GHS
Testing is available three days a week in the GHS College and Career Center by appointment.
More dates offered as needed--look for advertised dates on Class Google Classrooms and weekly campus newsletters.
1) Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) - follow these PAA instructions
2) Sign up for a TSI test date using this link
The English TSI test will be administered to all Seniors needing a score at least one time each semester in all English 4 classes.
The Math TSI test will be administered to all Seniors needing a score at least one time in the spring in all Senior Level math classes.
Take the TSI at ACC
Take the TSI at ACC
Complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) - follow these PAA instructions
Download your completion certificate - you will bring this to your testing appointment along with a photo ID.
You may walk into any ACC testing center to test with no appointment. Please arrive with plenty of time to complete the test before the testing center closes. ACC Testing Center Locations & Hours
***Now through August 2025, TSI testing is FREE at ANY ACC campus. If you test after this date, please follow the instructions below.
Go to ACC’s Assessment Marketplace Store to select and purchase your test ticket - save your receipt and bring with you to your testing appointment
Contact the San Gabriel Campus testing center to set up your test session. You can test at any ACC campus (San Gabriel is the closest location to Glenn).
***TSI testing at an ACC campus is an excused absence. Please take your test ticket or dated test scores to the GHS attendance office.
TSI Resources
TSI FAQs
Q: Is the TSI required for High School graduation?
A: No. The TSI is not required to graduate from high school. The TSI is a college placement exam. If students do not submit SAT or ACT scores when applying to colleges in Texas, the admitting post-secondary institution requires proof of academic readiness. The TSI measures student academic readiness for college level work.
Q: How many times can I take the TSI?
A: Students may take the TSI as many times as they need to earn a score that meets the benchmark required by colleges to register for classes.
Q: I plan on taking a year off from school, why should I take the TSI during High School?
A: TSI scores are good for 5 years. Like any assessment, it is easier to perform well while you are learning/engaging/studying the material you are tested over. The TSI will not get easier if you wait to take it.
Q: How do I send my scores to schools?
A: Students are sent a copy of their score report immediately after the test. The scores are sent to the email address the student entered on their personal information page before starting the TSI test. If a student is not able to access the score report from the email, they may request a copy of any TSI test taken at GHS by emailing anne.kennedy@leanderisd.org and requesting the score report.
Q: I have taken the TSI test multiple times, but cannot meet the benchmark score. What does this mean for college classes?
A: Students may still take college classes, but may be limited to a certain set of courses until college readiness is demonstrated by the student.
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