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The course(s) must be equivalent to the CTC course(s) on the C or Better Transfer Course list.  \n􀁸 Previously attended any public Texas institution, and the transcript indicates a TSI status that has been determined to have met readiness standards by that institution.  \no For students meeting non-Algebra intensive readiness standards in mathematics CTC requires additional preparatory coursework/interventions for Algebra intensive courses, including MATH 1314/1324/1414 .  \n􀁸 On or after August 1, 1990, was honorably discharged, retired or released from active duty as a member of the armed forces of the United States or the Texas National Guard or served as a member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.  \n􀁸 You have completed the SAT, ACT, or other approved assessment exam with the minimum score needed for TSI exemption. (see table listed below) . Tests must have been taken within the previous 5 years.  \n\n| TEST | READING & WRITING EXEMPTION | MATH EXEMPTION |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| SAT (before March 2016) | 1070 Combined with 500 Critical Reading | 1070 Combined with 500 Math |\n| SAT (March 2016 and later) | 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 Math |\n| ACT | 23 Composite with 19 English | 23 Composite with 19 Math |\n| TAKS | 2200 ELA (English Language Arts) with 3+ Writing sub-score | 2200 Math |\n| STAAR | 4000 on the English III (EOC) | 4000 on the Algebra II (E0C) |\n\nWith a full exemption, a student qualifies for the following entry-level college courses: ENGL 1301, MATH 1314/1324/1332/1342, and BIOL 1406. If you have an exemption and are having trouble registering for these courses, please email [registration.help@ctcd.edu](registration.help@ctcd.edu).","cbCaif1xvN1HguWe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaif1xvN1HguWe","pdf",174864,"English","# Eligibility Conditions\n## Education, Coursework, Prior Enrollment\n## Military Service and Approved Assessments\n## Test Score Exemption Table\n## Entry-Level Course Eligibility","[{\"question\":\"What education-based conditions can qualify a student for TSI exemption?\",\"answer\":\"A student is exempt if they graduated college with an associate's or bachelor's degree.\"},{\"question\":\"How does approved coursework with a C or higher affect TSI exemption eligibility?\",\"answer\":\"A student can be exempt by earning a C or higher in an accredited, college-level course in reading, writing, or math, as long as the course is equivalent to CTC courses on the C or Better Transfer Course list.\"},{\"question\":\"Which assessment results can provide a TSI math and reading/writing exemption?\",\"answer\":\"Approved exams within the previous five years can qualify. Examples include SAT (before March 2016) scores of 1070 combined for reading \\u0026 writing and 500 for math, SAT (March 2016 and later) 480 for reading \\u0026 writing and 530 for math, and ACT 23 composite with 19 in English and 23 composite with 19 in math.\"}]","TSI Exemptions - Eligibility Conditions and Approved Assessments | PDF",1790473593]