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TSI

What is the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment?

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state-required assessment of reading, writing, and math skills to help make sure that students are prepared for college classes.

Students may be exempt from taking the TSI Assessment by:

Test

Reading & Writing Exemption

Math Exemption

SAT 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 530 Math
ACT Combined score of 40 on English and Reading 22 Math

 

The TSI Assessment is NOT a pass or fail test and it does NOT prevent you from enrolling in college. After taking the exam, you will receive a score report and a chart of what scores are considered college ready.

Who Needs to Take the TSI Assessment?

Most incoming college students in Texas are required to take the TSI Assessment unless they are exempt. Exemptions may be granted for students who:

  • Meet certain SAT or ACT test score thresholds.
  • Have already completed college-level coursework in the relevant subject area.
  • Are enrolling in a certificate program of one year or less.

It’s important to check with your college or university to determine if you need to take the TSI Assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pre-Assessment Activity for the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2)

Please Note: Completion of the PAA is required prior to taking the TSIA2.

Begin your Pre-assessment Activity

The Pre-Assessment Activity is designed to help you prepare for the TSI Assessment and score as high as possible on each test. Please follow these steps to complete the PAA: 

  1. Go to https://accuplacer.org
  2. Click on Information for Students 
  3. Click TSIA2 Practice Resources for Texas Students (left hand side)
  4. Click on Take PAA (about midway down on the left)
  5. Set up account, log in
    • Save your password because you may have to log in to access a copy of your PAA Certificate of Completion.

6. Select Texas Success Initiative 2.0 Pre-Assessment Activity (TSIA2-PAA)   

Choose Practice Test: TSIA2 PAA

  1. Select Begin Pre-Assessment Activity
  2. Select Hutto High School
  3. Complete the PAA by answering the ELAR and Math questions.

 Once you have completed the Pre-Assessment Activity, you will receive a link to your PAA Certificate of Completion .

You must send the PAA "Certificate of Completion" to hhs.collegeandcareer@huttoisd.net.

Begin your Pre-assessment Activity