DUAL CREDIT ASSESSMENT LEVELS CHART - Updated 04/1/21

Q: How are TSIA2 results used to determine placement levels for Reading and Writing?

The chart provides Level 1/2/3 ranges for TSIA2 taken on or after January 11, 2021, and combines score thresholds with EFL diagnostic values for Reading and Writing/English.

Q: What ACT and SAT cut scores correspond to each placement level?

For each subject area, the chart assigns Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 boundaries for ACT scores and SAT scores. SAT cutoffs differ by test date and by whether the SAT section is Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or Mathematics.

Q: When can students be exempt from reading/writing or mathematics assessments?

Exemptions are listed for students with qualifying ACT or SAT results within five years, PSAT-NSMQT version-only criteria, and STAAR (EOC) for Dual Credit, each with the required score or passing thresholds.

Oct 5, 2026

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Dual Credit Assessment Levels Chart maps placement level requirements across Reading, Writing and English, and Mathematics. It lists Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 criteria using TSIA2 placement scores (including EFL diagnostics), plus alternative cut scores for TSI Assessment, ACT, and SAT (EBRW and Mathematics) depending on test dates. The chart also specifies exemptions from some or all assessment requirements, using recent ACT/SAT thresholds and program-specific criteria such as PSAT-NSMQT and STAAR (EOC).

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DUAL CREDIT ASSESSMENT LEVELS CHART LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 DEVELOPMENTAL DEVELOPMENTAL COLLEGE READING | | (R1) | (R2) | (R3) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | *TSIA2 (on or after January 11, 2021) | 935 and below or EFL 2-4 | 936-944 or
EFL 5 or 6 | 945+ OR EFL >=5 & Essay >=5 | | TSI Assessment | 341 and Below | 342-350 | 351+ | | ACT (Reading) | 0-14 | 15-18 | 19+ | | SAT taken on or after March 5, 2016 (Evidence Based Reading and Writing) | 200-402 | 403-479 | 480+ | WRITING AND ENGLISH | | (E1) | (E2) | (E3) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | *TSIA2 (on or after January 11, 2021) | 935 and below or EFL 2-4 | Essay 3-4, 936-944 Or EFL 5 or 6 | Essay 5-8, 945+: OR <945 & EFL >=5 & Essay >=5 | | TSI Assessment | Essay 0-3 and 353 and Below | Essay 0-3 and 354+ | Essay 4 and 340+ or Essay 5 and ABE Diagnostic of 4+ | | ACT (English) | 0-14 | 15-18 | 19+ | | SAT taken on or after March 5, 2016 (Evidence Based Reading and Writing) | 200-402 | 403-479 | 480+ | MATHEMATICS | | (M0) | (M1) | (M2) | (M3) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | *TSIA2 (on or after January 11, 2021) | 935 and below or EFL 2, 3 | 936-945 or
EFL 4 | 946-949 or
EFL 5 | 950+; OR <950 & EFL 6 | | TSI Assessment | 335 and Below | 336-345 | 346-349 | 350+ | | ACT (Mathematics) | 0-12 | 13-15 | 16-19 | 20+ | | SAT taken on or after March 5, 2016 (Mathematics) | 200-329 | 330-486 | 487-529 | 530+ | *Test Scores/Placement levels subject to change *EFL = Diagnostic EXEMPTIONS FROM ALL OR SOME ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS | | Exempt from Reading and Writing | Exempt from
Mathematics | | --- | --- | --- | | ACT taken within 5 years from the testing date | Must be exempt from ALL parts with a composite of 23+, English 19+, AND Mathematics 19+ | | | SAT (taken on or after March 5, 2016) taken within 5 years from the testing date | Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) 480+ | Mathematics 530+ | | PSAT-NSMQT version only (effective 10/2015) | Evidence-Based reading and Writing (EBRW) 460+ | Mathematics 510+ | | STAAR (EOC) for Dual Credit | Level 2 ENGL 2 4000+ | Level 2 Algebra 1 – 4000+ and HS Algebra 2 (Passing Grade) OR Level 2 Algebra 2 4000+ | Updated 04/1/21 SS

FAQs

How are TSIA2 results used to determine placement levels for Reading and Writing?

The chart provides Level 1/2/3 ranges for TSIA2 taken on or after January 11, 2021, and combines score thresholds with EFL diagnostic values for Reading and Writing/English.

What ACT and SAT cut scores correspond to each placement level?

For each subject area, the chart assigns Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 boundaries for ACT scores and SAT scores. SAT cutoffs differ by test date and by whether the SAT section is Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or Mathematics.

When can students be exempt from reading/writing or mathematics assessments?

Exemptions are listed for students with qualifying ACT or SAT results within five years, PSAT-NSMQT version-only criteria, and STAAR (EOC) for Dual Credit, each with the required score or passing thresholds.

Oct 5, 2026

Uploaded by Aurelia