• Texas Success Initiative (TSI)

    Students attending Texas public institutions of higher education must be in compliance with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), as of fall 2003 (Texas Education Code §51.3062) in order to enroll in public institutions of higher education. The law requires all entering college students to be assessed for college readiness in reading, mathematics and writing unless the student qualifies for an exemption. Each student who fails to meet the minimum passing standard of the exam offered by the institution must be placed in a developmental education program designed to help the student achieve college readiness.

     

    Which Student must take a TSI Assessment (TSIA2)?

    Unless exempt, a student who is entering a Texas college or university must take a TSIA2 exam and earn a score at or above the college-ready benchmark in order to enroll in credit-bearing courses. A student may be exempt, or partially-exempt, from taking TSIA2 by meeting college-readiness scores on either SAT or ACT exam.

    Students interested in taking dual credit courses may also need to take TSIA2 to show college readiness for enrollment purposes.

    What scores exempt a student from TSIA2?

    • SAT - 480 or higher on the Evidence-based Reading & Writing; 530 or higher on the Math
    • ACT - 40 combined score on English and Reading; 22 on Math
    • Students can be exempt on one section and take TSIA2 for the other section.

     

    When Can Students Take TSIA2?

    TSIA2 is administered several times during the school year at Hightower HS. Students who wish to test, must register, complete the required Pre-Assessment Activity before they test the first time, and study prior to testing to ensure they receive their best score.  Retesting is available if needed.  Students should check with the CCR Advisor for Test dates set for the current school year.