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1. 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
2. Earn an Associates Degree through Tarrant County Community College (TCC)
3. Earn a score of 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement Exam
4. Earn 3 hours of credit in Dual Credit in either math or ELA
5. Earn 9 hours of credit in Dual Credit in any combination of courses
6. Earn 3 hours of credit in any OnRamps course

College Ready - SAT Scores

• 480 or higher Reading & Writing
• 530 or higher Math

College Ready - ACT Scores

Minimum composite score of 23 with

• 19 in English &
• 19 in Math

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

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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

• 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:

• About the ACT Test
• Sample Test Questions
• Free ACT Prep

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.  

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

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

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

• 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

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