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Are you College Ready?
TEA (Texas Education Agency) defines college readiness by achieving one of the indicators listed below. Students will need to meet requirements in both math and ELA in any combination of Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Requirements (ACT, SAT, TSIA2, or College Prep Classes). TSI is a program designed to help colleges and universities determine if a student is ready for college-level coursework in reading, writing, and math. Not all incoming college students are required to take the TSIA2. Achieving the “TSI Met” requirements listed below will allow the student to be exempt from taking the TSIA2.
Explore the tabs below to learn about TSI Met requirements and testing opportunities available to your student.
College Readiness Indicators
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Click on each tab to learn more about each TSI criteria.
- Any combination of a successful score on math and ELA (English Language Arts)
- TSIA2
- ACT
- SAT
- Completion of a college preparatory course offered through Texas College Bridge
- Earn an Associates Degree through Tarrant County Community College (TCC)
- Earn a score of 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement Exam
- Earn 3 hours of credit in Dual Credit in either math or ELA
- Earn 9 hours of credit in Dual Credit in any combination of courses
- Earn 3 hours of credit in any OnRamps course
- Any combination of a successful score on math and ELA (English Language Arts)
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College Ready - SAT Scores
- 480 or higher Reading & Writing
- 530 or higher Math
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College Ready - ACT Scores
Minimum composite score of 23 with
- 19 in English &
- 19 in Math
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College Ready - TSIA2 Scores
ELAR
- 945 or higher on multiple choice
- 5 or higher on essay
- Less than 945 and 5 or higher on the diagnostic and 5 or higher on essay
Math
- 950 or higher on multiple choice
- Less than 950 and 6 on the diagnostic
National Testing Opportunities
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Click on each tab to learn more about national testing opportunities at each campus.
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What is the ACT?
The ACT is a comprehensive exam that is one of the two tests commonly used for college acceptance purposes. The exam consists of four multiple-choice tests and one writing prompt (Saturday tests only).
- English: 75 questions, 45 minutes
- Mathematics: 60 questions, 60 minutes
- Reading: 40 questions, 35 minutes
- Science: 40 questions, 35 minutes
Date: March 7, 2023 (on home campus)
Who: Juniors
When: During the school day
Other test dates during the year on Saturdays:- October 22, 2022 @ BHS & SHS
- December 10, 2022 @ BHS & SHS
- February 11, 2023 @ BHS & SHS
- April 15, 2023 @ BHS & SHS
- June 10, 2023 @BHS
ACT Resources:
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What is the ASVAB?
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a career exploration program that includes a multiple aptitude test battery and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. An interest inventory and various career planning tools are designed to help students explore career opportunities. This test is administered by a representative from the military, but there is no obligation to enlist after taking the ASVAB.
Date:
- CTHS - October
- BHS - November
- SHS - December
- WHS - January
Who: Offered to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Cost: no cost
Contact your campus College and Career Readiness Specialist for information about campus-specific test days
Minimum Required ASVAB Scores for Military Branches:
- Army - 31
- Navy - 35
- Marines - 32
- Air Force - 31
- Coast Guard - 40
*These scores are subject to change without notice.
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What is the PreACT?
The PreACT assessments offer students an early experience with ACT test items, provides a predicted ACT test score, and offers a wealth of information to help students get the start they need to be college ready.
Date: October 13, 2022 (home campus)
Who: All students who register with their campus College & Career Readiness Specialist
Cost: $17 per student
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What is the PSAT/NMSQT?
The Preliminary SAT also known as the PSAT/NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test), is a practice version of the SAT exam. Most students take this exam in 10th and 11th grade. If you earn a qualifying score as a junior, you could qualify to receive a National Merit Scholarship. This test is 2 hours and 45 minutes in length and tests skills in reading, writing, and math.
Date: October 12, 2022 (home campus)
Who: All students who register with their campus College & Career Readiness Specialist
Cost: $18 per student
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What is the SAT?
The SAT is a comprehensive exam that is one of the two tests commonly used for college acceptance purposes. There are three sections: math, critical reading and writing. The first two sections are multiple-choice tests. The writing is only offered on Saturday tests.
- Reading: 52 questions, 65 minutes
- Math: 58 questions, 80 minutes
Date: March 1, 2023 (on home campus)
Who: Juniors
When: During the school day
Other test dates during the year on Saturdays:- October 1, 2022 @ BHS & SHS
- November 5, 2022 @ BHS & SHS
- December 3, 2022 @ SHS
- March 11, 2023 @ BHS
- May 6, 2023 @BHS & SHS
- June 3, 2023 @ BHS
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What is the TSIA2?
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) is a series of placement tests for students enrolling in public colleges and universities in Texas. These tests help schools determine if the student is ready for college-level courses in the areas of reading, writing, and math.
TSIA2 - Everything You Need to Know (video)
TSIA2 - Student Informative Brochure (document)
Date: December 6-9, 2022
Who: Students enrolled in Geometry, Algebra II, and English III
When: During the school day at BHS, CTHS, SHS, WHS - contact your campus College and Career Readiness Specialist for information
Date: February 22-March 3, 2023
Who: Students who plan to enroll in the Dual Credit Program with TCC
When: During the school day at BHS, CTHS, SHS, WHS - contact College and Career Readiness Specialist for information
Date: May 15-16
Who: Students enrolled in English II
When: During the school day at BHS, CTHS, SHS, WHS - contact your campus College and Career Readiness Specialist for information
For more information, contact:
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Boswell High SchoolRiley Cavanagh rcavanagh@ems-isd.netChisholm Trail High SchoolMelissa Cordova mcordova@ems-isd.net
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Saginaw High SchoolCathy Bradshaw cbradshaw@ems-isd.netWatson High SchoolKatie Munk kmunk@ems-isd.net