TSI - College REadiness

Overview and Exemptions

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 we deem as TSI complete, the college will assume a 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): 

Mathematics: 

Below scores can be used as TEMPORARY documentation of college readiness for students pursuing Dual Credit coursework. These scores do not apply to graduating seniors.  

PSAT

Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW) // 460+

Math // 510+

STAAR

English II: 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 at LISD high school campuses and year round at ACC.  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. Kendall 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. 

If you took the TSI at VHS and need a copy of your scores, email Ms. Kendall at Katie.Kendall@leanderisd.org.