What is the TSI Test?

• The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA2)

• Tests your skills in Reading, Writing, and Math

• Shows if you're ready for college classes

• Good news: You can retake it as many times as you need!

• Even better news: No penalty for wrong answers, so always guess if you don't know!

📱 Official TSI Website: https://www.highered.texas.gov/texas-success-initiative/

🎯 Free TSI Practice: https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students (look for TSIA2 practice)

Why Testing Matters for YOU

• High scores can help you skip basic college classes (save time and money!)

• Proves you're ready for college-level work

• Opens doors to scholarships and opportunities

• Helps you graduate with CCMR recognition

How GEAR UP Helps You Succeed

• Free test prep workshops

• Tutoring in math, reading, and writing

• Practice tests and study materials

• Support from teachers and counselors who believe in you!

• Explore your interests – Pathways help you connect what you enjoy learning with future careers.

• Plan for high school – Choosing a pathway now sets you up with classes that match your goals.

• Stay on track – Pathways guide you toward graduation and postsecondary success.

• Use career tools – Take the free Tomorrow Ready Texas interest quiz: www.tomorrowreadytexas.org

• Discover college options – Learn about majors, careers, and planning on My Texas Future: www.mytexasfuture.org/middle-high-school

• Explore careers – Use Texas OnCourse for career quizzes and planning: www.texasoncourse.org

• Explore early: Take a quick interest quiz to find careers that fit you. Link: My Next Move Interest Profiler — https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

• Connect interests: Match your hobbies to real jobs and classes. Link: Roadtrip Nation Career Explorer — https://roadtripnation.com/career-explorer

• Plan your path: See which high school courses fit your goals and endorsements. Link: Texas CTE Programs of Study — https://www.txcte.org/programs-of-study

• Build skills: Practice teamwork, problem-solving, and communication with activities. Link: JA My Way Tools — https://www.jamyway.org/tools

• Know your options: Compare certificates, community college, and universities. Link: Texas OnCourse Student Guide — https://texasoncourse.org/students

• Involve your family: Explore careers together with simple guides. Link: Texas OnCourse Families — https://texasoncourse.org/families