The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. The tests help Texas schools determine whether you’re ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.

If you’re not ready for college-level courses, the tests help determine what types of courses or interventions will best prepare you for college-level work. You take TSIA2 tests on a computer and, depending on school policy, may get your results immediately after you finish the test.

Not all Texas college students have to take TSIA2. If you’ve met college readiness standards on a standardized test like the SAT or successfully completed a high school college preparatory course, you may be exempt. Contact the college you’ll be attending to see if you need to take TSIA2.

Before you take TSIA, you’ll need to complete a pre-assessment activity. The institution or school district where you test will provide the activity and document your participation.

Texas students must complete the Pre-Assessment Activity prior to taking the TSIA2. 

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment, 2.0 (TSIA2) is the test created by the state of Texas to help determine whether students are ready for freshman-level college courses in Mathematics and English language Arts and Reading (ELAR).

TSI Rule 4.55(b) requires that all testing sites provide a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) for all test takers prior to test administration. The PAA will help you understand the following:

•  Why you are being tested?

•  How the TSIA2 works, including calculator and highlighter tutorials and practice test questions.

•  How test results impact your postsecondary options.

Texas Success Initiative 2.0 Pre-Assessments Activity (TSIA2 - PAA)