The National SAT/ACT Testing 

collegeboard.org and act.org for test dates

SAT/ACT TEST SITE INFORMATION:

The SAT/ACT test is now a digital (computer based test).  Because of the change in the delivery of the SAT/ACT test, the testing area/rooms have now changed.  Testing will occur in the CATE (Career and Technology) Building.  The CATE Building is located in the same general area that students were previously testing.  The building is labeled CATE and students are able to park in the front of the building and enter for testing.

Please enter the high school on the side of that faces Pot Belly Pig and Golden Corral.  Upon entry to LHS, the parking lot for the CATE Building begins to the left.  The CATE Building is on your left.

Here are some Important tips regarding testing:

If you feel sick the day of your test, please stay home and contact customer service for your options. You won’t be charged a change or cancellation fee if you stay home due to illness.  You cannot be admitted once testing has started. If you're late or absent on test day, you can reschedule. 

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What to Bring

There are only a few things you really need to bring on test day, and a lot of things you'll be better off leaving at home. Be sure to bring:

• Face covering

• Your up-to-date admission ticket

• Acceptable photo ID

• Two No. 2 pencils with erasers

• An approved calculator

• Epinephrine auto-injectors (e.g., EpiPens) are permitted without the need for accommodations. They must be placed in a clear bag and stored under the student’s desk during testing. For policies on other medications and medical devices, contact Services for Students with Disabilities.

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Nice to Have

• A watch (without an audible alarm)

• Extra batteries and backup equipment—you’ll have to ask for permission to access them. They cannot be on your desk during the test.

• A bag or backpack

• A drink or snacks (for your break)

• Breakfast before you arrive

TSIA2 aka TSI (Texas Success Initiative) 

The TSI Assessment (TSIA) is part of the Texas Success Initiative program designed to help determine if you are ready for college-level coursework in the general areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. This program also will help determine what type of course or intervention will best meet your needs to help you become better prepared for college-level coursework if you are not ready. If you are an entering college student in Texas, you are required to take the TSIA—unless you are already exempt (read below)—to determine your readiness for collegelevel work. Based on how you perform, you may either be enrolled in a college-level course that matches your skill level and/or be placed in the appropriate developmental course or intervention to improve your skills and prepare you for success in college-level courses. 

Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity Before you take the TSI Assessment, you must participate in a Pre-Assessment Activity. The college, university, or school district where you take your test is required to provide the PreAssessment Activity, as well as document your participation. It is a requirement that you complete this activity before you take the test. The activity includes the following: § An explanation of the importance of the TSI Assessment and how the assessment works; § Practice test questions and feedback; § An explanation of all your college developmental education and/or high school options if you don’t meet the minimum passing standard; and § Information on campus and community resources that will help you succeed as a college student. Contact the college, university, or school district where you plan to take the test for details on completing the mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity. 

Directions on where to test:

The TSI (Texas Success Initiative Assessment) is given in the GO Lab on Longview High School Campus.  Students will enter LHS by the receptionist desk/office area.  Proceed left toward the lower library and Little Theater and the GO Lab is located on the left of the Little Theater.  TSI testing is not given on Saturdays, but other days Monday - Friday are available as it relates to LISD policy for summer and regular school hours of operation.  Please contact the College and Career Center for further assistance.     

If you have questions, please contact Longview High School at 903-663-7323 or 903-663-7179.