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It describes the required TSIA assessment, including TSIA2 effective January 11, 2021, and how exemptions affect placement. Students not meeting exemptions may use multiple measures or take a corequisite with support. 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The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) is the mandated instrument used to determine college readiness of the students. The TSIA has a version 2.0 effective January, 11, 2021 (TSIA2) . Alamo Colleges District implements TSI requirements by offering various types of courses or interventions to prepare students for college level coursework.  \nStudents not meeting the exemptions defined below (Tables 1 and 2) will be placed in appropriate courses utilizing alternate methods of demonstrating college readiness such as multiple measures (Table 4) or may include taking a corequisite course that includes support combined with the credit course. Performing your best on the test will affect the amount of time and tuition cost you will have to spend on preparing for many of Alamo Colleges’ programs and courses. Students may retest on TSI Assessment at any time.  \nIf you need to take the TSIA, several options are available for you to review and prepare for the test. Spending a short time reviewing information about the test and the type of questions you can expect may assist you in maximizing your performance on the exam. Please request information about these options.  \nYou will be advised based on TSI exemptions and college readiness as well as your program area of interest.  \nYou will not be denied admission to the Alamo Colleges based on your TSI Assessment scores.  \n\n| Table 1: TSI Exemptions |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Academic Exemptions (not required to take TSI Assessment) |  |  |  |\n| 1. Exam | Combination Score | English/Reading | Math |\n| ACT\u003Cbr>(scores valid for 5 years)\u003Cbr>Note: ACT taken ON orAFTER February 15, 2023 | N/A | (A01O + A03=A0RW) = 40+ English and Reading (E+R) | (A02O) = 22+ Math |\n| ACT\u003Cbr>(scores valid for 5 years)\u003Cbr>Note: ACT taken PRIOR to February 15, 2023 | (A05O) = 23+ Composite | (A01O) = 19+ Reading/Writing | (A02O) = 19+ Math |\n| ACT Note: The use of scores from both the ACT administered prior to February 15, 2023, and the ACT administered on or after February 15, 2023, is allowable. Must meet new benchmarks (E/R:40+ MATH:22+) |  |  |  |\n| SAT\u003Cbr>(scores valid for 5 years)\u003Cbr>Note: SAT taken ON orAFTER March 5, 2016 | NA | (S11) = 480\u003Cbr>Evidenced-Based Reading and\u003Cbr>Writing | (S12) = 530 Math |\n| STAAR end-of-course (EOC)\u003Cbr>(scores valid for 5 years) |  | (STRW) = 4000+\u003Cbr>English III (Level 2 or Meets Standard) | (STRM) = 4000+ Algebra II (Level 2 or Meets Standard) |\n| General Educational Development (GED)\u003Cbr>(scores valid for 5 years)\u003Cbr>Note: GED taken ON orAFTER January 1, 2014 |  | (GDRL) = 165 +\u003Cbr>Reasoning Through Language Arts | (GDMA) = 165 +\u003Cbr>Mathematical Reasoning |\n| Other Exemptions or Exceptions (not required to take TSI Assessment) |  |  |  |\n| 2. A student who has graduated with an associate or baccalaureate degree from an institution of higher education. |  |  |  |\n\n\n| 3. A student who has earned the Texas First Diploma, effective September 1, 2023. |\n| --- |\n| 4. A student who transfers to an institution from a private or independent institution of higher education or an accredited out-of-state institution of higher education and who has satisfactorily completed college-level coursework as determined by the receiving institution (see Table 2) . |\n| 5. A student who has previously attended any institution and has been determined to have met readiness standards by that institution. |\n| 6. A student who is serving on active duty as a member of the armed force","cbCaidQ6xC88iiH2","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidQ6xC88iiH2","pdf",351310,"English","# What is the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)?\n## Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA)\n## TSI exemptions and placement options\n## Table 1: TSI Exemptions","[{\"question\":\"What is the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and what areas does it target?\",\"answer\":\"TSI is a state mandate effective August 26, 2013 designed to help students achieve college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics.\"},{\"question\":\"What assessment is used to determine college readiness under TSI?\",\"answer\":\"The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) is the mandated instrument used to determine college readiness.\"},{\"question\":\"Do students get denied admission to Alamo Colleges based on TSIA scores?\",\"answer\":\"No. Students will not be denied admission to the Alamo Colleges based on their TSI Assessment scores.\"}]","Common Entry Requirements - Updated 04-10-2026 | PDF",1790473609,23]