TSIA2 Testing Information

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

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

Test Taken Before February 15, 2023:

*Composite Score: 23, -AND-

*English Section Score: 19

*Math Section Score: 19

Test Taken On/After February 15, 2023

*Combined score of 40 on the English & Reading tests for an exemption in reading & writing

*At least 22 on Math for an exemption in math

*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

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

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.

Tarrant County College

University of North Texas

University of Texas Arlington

Tarleton State University

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.

Study for the TSIA2

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

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

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