Dual Credit and TSI
Dual Credit
Dual Credit information can be found on the AC Dual Credit webpage
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Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment
TSI Test Prep Resources
All tests
Reviews, practices tests, & videos at Houston Community College
Reviews, practices tests, & videos at Austin Community College
The Official TSI Study App FREE Practice tests on computer, tablet, or smartphone.
Math
Writing
Reading
TSI tutoring at AC is available to High School students at no cost
Success Center
345-5542
Ware, Room 300, Washington Campus
8:30am – 8:30pm Monday – Thursday, 8:30-12:30 Fridays
Individual tutoring for Reading, Writing, & Math TSI
Free, no appointment needed
Rapid Review
Math review, 4 hour sessions on scheduled days
Reem Weatherspoon, 371-5119
TSI Information
The TSI tests are part of the Texas Success Initiative, a state-legislated program designed to improve student success in college. There are two components of the program. The first is the assessment of students’ basic skills in reading, mathematics, and writing. The second is developmental instruction to strengthen academic skills that need improvement. So if students do not score in the college-ready level range on one part of the assessment, High Schools are now required to offer them remediation to help them become prepared for college-level course work.
Colleges use the TSI scores in a similar way: to make sure students can handle Freshman classes. If not, students are placed in a class that matches their skill level. Remediation in college, however, usually means taking and paying for class that is not going to count towards a degree. With the high price of tuition, it is understandable why the state wants students to get fully college ready while still in High School.