TSI College Readiness
Overviews & Exemptions
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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 reading, writing, and math. In a nutshell, if a student is not what is deemed as TSI complete, the college will assume the student is not ready to take on college-level coursework. In turn, the college will require the student to take developmental coursework to build knowledge and skills.
This required developmental coursework costs money and prevents students from jumping right into courses that will apply toward the completion of a college degree. If we can avoid this coursework by proving students are TSI complete, we most certainly want to!
Am I TSI Exempt/Complete?
There are several paths to meeting the TSI requirement.
Note: Students can be partially complete in one content area (ex; Math, but not Reading/Writing) and can combine qualifying scores across tests listed here.
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)
480+
Math
530+
ACT
If ACT was taken prior to February 15, 2023:
FIRST: Composite of 23+
THEN: English 19+ // Math 19+
If ACT is taken on or after February 15, 2023:
English + Reading sections combined score of 40+ = Reading/Writing college readiness
Math score of 22+ = Math college readiness
tsi assessment
English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR):
College Readiness Classification (CRC) > = 945 and Essay >= 5, or
CRC < 945 and Diagnostic Level >= 5 and Essay >=5
Mathematics:
CRC > 950
CRC < 950 and Diagnostic Level = 6
Before summer 2025, these measures could be used as temporary documentation of college readiness for dual credit **Starting summer 2025, these assessments cannot be used for dual credit college readiness-- only TSI, SAT, or ACT scores can be used**
pSAT
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)
460+
Math
510+
staar
EnglishII: 4000+
Algebra I: 4000+ with a 70+ in completed Algebra 2 course
What can I do if I am not TSI Complete?
Take the TSI Assessment
This is a test offered year-round at ACC and periodically at LISD high school campuses. You will only need to test in the area(s) in which you are not TSI complete. Registration Information // Full TSI Assessment Details
Take (or re-take) the SAT or ACT
Let Mrs. Wolske 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.
TSI Assessment FAQ's
Still have questions or want to know more? Click here.
View or Request TSI Scores
To look up your test scores and send them directly to an institution, use the ACCUPLACER Student Portal. Choose Leander ISD as your Institution (where you took the test). Once you find your scores, click the yellow "Send Reports".
To give Austin Community College permission to access your score, complete this form.
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