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Beginning August 26, 2014 the TSI Assessment is the entrance test used in the state of Texas. The scores are utilized in advising and placement of students in appropriate course work in accordance with the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) . Scores are not used as admission criteria. The assessment tests measure strengths and weaknesses in reading, mathematics, and writing. If test scores indicate a weakness in any or all of the skill areas, the student will complete a skill-building, collegepreparatory program. The TSI Assessment test is administered at Frank Phillips College and at other Texas colleges on established dates. Registration forms are available in Student Central or at the main office of any FPC location. Students who are classified as “out-of-state” will have the opportunity to take an assessment test at designated times during registration. A scored writing sample must be included in the writing section of the test in order to determine placement. Certain students may be exempt or waived from provisions of the assessment. Specific exemptions and waivers are listed in the following sections.  \nExemptions from Provisions of Assessment Test  \nFor Non-Dual Credit Students  \nExemptions  \nThere are several types of TSI exemptions. Some are blanket exemptions which exempt students from TSI requirements in all sections (math, reading, and writing) . This includes students with the requisite military service (honorably discharged, retired, or released) or students with an earned associate or baccalaureate degree. Others provide exemption on a section by section basis. This includes students taking ACT/SAT/TAKS/STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) tests and students who have completed college-level courses, such as transfer students. For these exemptions, students may be excused from one, two, or all TSI sections depending on test performance (ACT, SAT, TAKS, STAAR EOC) or the determination of the receiving institution. When qualifying test scores are achieved on more than one test, the reporting institution may choose which scores to report.  \nEarned degrees: A student who has graduated with an associate or baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education.  \nACT, SAT, TAKS, STAAR EOC: A student who meets the exemption standards and whose ACT, SAT, TAKS, or STAAR EOC scores are active (have not expired) . Appropriate ACT and SAT test scores are valid for exemption purposes for exactly five years from the qualifying test date. Exit Level TAKS scores are valid for exactly five years.  \nACT, SAT, TAKS, STAAR EOC exemption standards are:  \nACT: For active tests, a composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English and/or the mathematics tests shall exempt a student for the corresponding sections(s) .  \nSAT: Scores for TSI purposes must come from either the old SAT (administered prior to March 2016) or the revised SAT (administered March 5, 2016 or later), but not a combination of old SAT  \nscores and revised SAT scores.  \nFor active tests administered prior to March 2016, a combined critical reading and mathematics score of 1070 with a minimum of 500 on the critical reading test and/or the mathematics tests shall exempt a student for the corresponding section(s) .  \nFor active tests administered March 5, 2016 or later, a minimum evidenced-based reading and writing (EBRW) score of 480 and a minimum math score of 530. A combined score is no longer needed with this new test.  \nTAKS (Eleventh Grade Exit Level) : A minimum scale score of 2200 on the math section and/ora minimum scale score of 2200 on the English Language Arts section with a writing subsection score of at least 3 shall exempt a student from the corresp","cbCaiu91fDgRxZWX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu91fDgRxZWX","pdf",76165,"English","# Admission & Registration\n## College Entrance Test (TSI Assessment)\n## Exemptions from Provisions of Assessment Test\n## Waivers","[{\"question\":\"What is the TSI Assessment used for in Texas college admission and registration?\",\"answer\":\"The TSI Assessment is the entrance test used in Texas. Scores support advising and placement into appropriate course work, not admission criteria.\"},{\"question\":\"Are TSI exemptions available for all test sections or only specific sections?\",\"answer\":\"Both are available. Some exemptions are blanket exemptions covering math, reading, and writing, while others apply section-by-section based on qualifying test performance or institutional determination.\"},{\"question\":\"How long are qualifying ACT or SAT scores valid for TSI exemption purposes?\",\"answer\":\"Appropriate ACT and SAT test scores are valid for exactly five years from the qualifying test date. Exit Level TAKS scores are also valid for exactly five years.\"}]","Admission & Registration - College Entrance Test - TSI Assessment Exemptions and Waivers | PDF",1790475120,23]