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TSIA2 Testing Information
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The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA or TSIA2) is the state-mandated placement test (Texas Education Code §51.333) that Texas public institutions of higher education must use to determine a student's readiness for college-level courses.Based on how a student performs on the TSIA2, they may either be enrolled in a college level course or be placed in the appropriate developmental course to improve their skills and prepare them for success in the college level course.High school graduates and dual credit students may have to provide TSIA2 scores to Texas colleges to show college readiness in the areas of reading, writing and math.Students can be exempt from the TSIA2 by scoring high enough on the SAT or ACT exam. Due to COVID 19, colleges may adjust their policy regarding TSIA2. Check with specific schools regarding their requirements.
TSIA2 Exemptions
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Students meeting the following criteria can be exempt from the corresponding TSIA2 section.
PSAT*For dual credit only.
EBRW(Evidence Based Reading & Writing) Section Score: 460
Math Section Score: 510
SAT
EBRW(Evidence Based Reading & Writing)Section Score: 480
Math Section Score: 530
ACT
Composite Score: 23, -AND-
English Section Score: 19
Math Section Score: 19
*Special Note: PSAT scores can only be used as an exemption for dual credit courses. Once a student scores a "C" or higher in ENGL 1301, HIST 1301, or GOVT 2305 for dual credit, students will receive a permanent TSIA2 exemption in that subject area.
*For exemptions, students must send their official scores through the College Board or ACT to their college.
TSIA2 Required Scores
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For students not meeting the exemption criteria, the following scores are required on the TSIA2.
ELAR
(Reading & Writing)
CRC 945-990 AND Essay 5-8 -OR-
CRC 910-944 AND Diagnostic Level 5-6 AND Essay 5-8
Math
CRC 950-990 -OR-
CRC 910-949 AND Diagnostic Level 6
Sending TSIA2 Scores to Colleges
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Option #1
Click here to request your TSIA2 scores from Accuplacer. You will need to fill in the requested information on this page and Accuplacer will send your scores to the email that was entered on your test day. You will need to use the institution where you took the exam when requesting your scores (Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD or Tarrant County College).
Option #2
Colleges have the ability to pull TSIA2 scores directly from the Accuplacer database. Please communicate with your college on the steps required to request the college pull your scores from the EMS ISD system. Schools will need your consent before they are able to pull your score, so it is necessary for you to follow their procedure. Below are links for several common colleges attended by CTHS students. Click the link to access the form required for the college to automatically retrieve your score report from EMS ISD.
For forms from other colleges, explore the specific college websites. Most colleges post information concerning testing and TSIA2 and have the request forms included on their sites.
Option #3
If you are having difficulty and have been unable to send your scores to colleges using the previous two options, please complete the following online form to request a copy of your score report. A PDF copy of the TSIA2 score report will be sent to the email address you identify on the form. Students will still have the responsibility of submitting the information received to their college of choice.
Scheduling the TSIA2
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Students will have the opportunity to take the TSIA2 on the CTHS campus if they meet one of the following criteria for the 2022-23 school year:
- Enrolled in Algebra 1, Geometry, & Advanced Geometry (Math section only)
- Enrolled in English II or English III (ELAR section only)
- Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior student completing the required enrollment steps for TCC dual credit courses
- Senior student seeking enrollment at TCC (for at least one class, must have TCC ID number)
Students that miss the campus testing date, or need to re-take a portion of the TSIA2, must schedule the exam through TCC. Click this link for information on how to schedule the exam with TCC.
Study for the TSIA2
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Use the resources below to study for the TSIA2.
TSIA2 Resources from Accuplacer: Access study guides and practice questions for the TSIA2.
TSIA2 Study App: Sign up for interactive test prep, practice questions, and question of the day.
TSIA2 Scores Required for Enrollment
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Academic Core Courses - TSIA2 Requirements
TCC Course
High School Equivalent Course
Qualifying TSIA2 Score/Exemption Required
ENGL 1301
ENGL 1302
English III or English IV
ELAR Section Only
ENGL 2323
ENGL 2327
English IV
Completion of ENGL 1301 & ENGL 1302 with a “C” or higher
HIST 1301
HIST 1302
US History
ELAR Section Only
GOVT 2305
Government
ELAR Section Only
ECON 2301
Economics
Must take TSIA2 - No Minimum Score
Career & Technical Courses (HCTC Campus) - TSIA2 Requirements
TCC Course
High School Equivalent Course
Qualifying TSIA2 Score/Exemption Required
AUMT 1405
AUMT 1407
Automotive Technology 1
Must take TSIA 2 - No Minimum Score
AUMT 1410
AUMT 2417
Automotive Technology 2
Completion of AUMT 1405/1407 with a “C” or higher
CPMT1403
ITNW 1309
Computer Maintenance & Lab
Must take TSIA 2 - No Minimum Score
ITNW 1425
ITSY 1300
Networking & Security & Lab
Completion of ITSC 1425/1305 with a “C” or higher
WLDG 1428
WLDG 1430
Welding 1
Must take TSIA 2 - No Minimum Score
WLDG 1312
WLDG 1434
Welding 2
Completion of WLDG 1428/1430 with a “C” or higher
CHEF 1301
CHEF 1305
Culinary Arts
Must take TSIA 2 - No Minimum Score
HAGM 2301
Advanced Culinary Arts
Completion of CHEF 1301/1305 with a “C” or higher
EMSP 1501
EMSP 1160
Emergency Medical Technician
ELAR & Math Sections
Career & Technical Courses (TCC Campus) - TSIA2 Requirements
TCC Course
High School Equivalent Course
Qualifying TSIA2 Score/Exemption Required
FIRT 1301/1329
FIRT 1311/1371
Firefighter I
ELAR & Math Recommended, Not Required
AERM 1310/1205 AERM 1310/1208
Advanced Aircraft Technology 1
ELAR & Math Recommended, Not Required
AERM 1314/1303
Advanced Aircraft Technology 2
Completion of Aircraft Technology I with a “C” or higher
HALT 1301
AGCR 2418
Greenhouse Operations & Lab
Must take TSIA2 - No Minimum Score
HALT 2308/2323
Horticultural Science & Advanced Plant and Soil Science
Completion of Greenhouse Operations & Lab with a “C” or higher