ADVi is a chatbot that uses text messages to provide helpful, student-friendly information about college. Any student in Texas can start getting support from ADVi by texting COLLEGE to 512-829-3687 or by opting in on their freshman application in ApplyTexas.
Once you opt in, you’ll get a welcome text. This will include information about what ADVi can help with and how ADVi will keep your information safe.
ADVi will also ask a few questions to learn more about you and where you are in the process of choosing a pathway to further your education. Then you’re all set to start asking questions – any time, 24/7.
If you are in the process of applying to a college or university, ADVi will also reach out to you 2-3 times a week with helpful tips and information about the college going-process, reminders of important deadlines, and encouragement to keep pursuing your educational goals!
If you are a high school junior or younger, or if you are a parent, educator, or counselor, you won’t receive the messages mentioned above. But you’re welcome to use ADVi to ask questions anytime.
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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
TSIA2 Entrance Requirements for Dual Credit and for entrance into Junior Colleges and Technical Schools.
Mathematics: a minimum score of 950 or less than 950 and a diagnostic level 6
ELAR: a minimum score of 945 on the multiple-choice section with an essay score of 5-8, or less than 945 on the multiple-choice section, a diagnostic level of 5 or 6, and an essay score of 5-8
A student shall be exempt from taking the TSIA if the student has:
scored an ACT college prep assessment composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English test. With these scores, the student shall exempt both Reading and Writing sections of the TSIA.
scored an ACT college prep assessment composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the mathematics test. With these scores, the student shall exempt the Math section of the TSIA.
taken the SAT administered March 2016 and later and earned a minimum score on the evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) assessment of 480 shall exempt both Reading and Writing sections of the TSIA
taken the SAT administered March 2016 and later and earned a minimum score of 530 in Mathematics shall exempt the Math section of the TSIA.
served for at least 3 years preceding enrollment, is a veteran, on active-duty, or a student who is or has served as a member of a reserve component of the U.S. armed services.
transfered from another institution having satisfactorily completed college-level coursework; or
enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less (Level One certificates) at a public institution.
FAFSA (You will need to fill this out in OCTOBER of your senior year.)
FAFSA Help Sheet
Federal Student Aid
College For All Texans (lists different financial aid waivers)
Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation:
Compendium
3 GREAT Search Engines to Start Your Scholarship Search: