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Per THECB's college readiness classification scores, the holistic advising matrix below outlines uses the TSIA 2.0 scores combined with the student's prior academic success and history, as well as personal experiences and circumstances. This matrix is designed to supplement current placement practices and accelerate entry into college-ready coursework.  \n\n| TSIA 2.0 ELAR | Placement | Holistic Considerations |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| ELAR CRC: 945-990 Essay: 5-8\u003Cbr>--OR--\u003Cbr>ELAR CRC: 910-944 Diagnostic: 5-6 Essay: 5-8 | College Ready | NA |\n| ELAR CRC: 934-944 Diagnostic: 1-4 Essay: 1-4 | 8-week Co-Req\u003Cbr>ENGL 1301/INRW 0385\u003Cbr>ENGL 2311/INRW 0387 | • Diploma Type & Endorsement\u003Cbr>• Prior College Coursework\u003Cbr>• HS Graduation Year (within 5 years)\u003Cbr>• HS GPA and Rank\u003Cbr>• HS English Grade(s)\u003Cbr>• HS Standardized Test Scores\u003Cbr>• First Language |\n| ELAR CRC: 910-933 Diagnostic: 1-4 Essay: 1-4 | 8-week Pre-Req\u003Cbr>INRW 0380 in 1st 8 Weeks ENGL 1301/2311 in 2nd 8 Weeks |  |\n\n\n| TSIA 2.0 Math | Placement | Holistic Considerations |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| CRC: 950-990\u003Cbr>--OR--\u003Cbr>CRC: 910-949\u003Cbr>Diagnostic: 6+ | College Ready | NA |\n| CRC: 939-949\u003Cbr>Diagnostic: 1-5 | --8-week Co-Req--\u003Cbr>MATH 1314/MATH 0314\u003Cbr>MATH 1324/MATH 0324 MATH 1332/MATH 0332\u003Cbr>MATH 1342/MATH 0342 | • Diploma Type & Endorsement\u003Cbr>• Prior College Coursework\u003Cbr>• HS Graduation Year (within 5 years)\u003Cbr>• HS GPA and Rank\u003Cbr>• HS Math Grade(s)\u003Cbr>• HS Standardized Test Scores\u003Cbr>• First Language |\n| CRC: 910-938\u003Cbr>Diagnostic: 1-5 | --8-week Co-Req--MATH 1314/MATH 0314\u003Cbr>MATH 1324/MATH 0324 MATH 1332/MATH 0332\u003Cbr>MATH 1342/MATH 0342 |  |\n\nTSIA Exemptions  \n\n| Basis for Exemption | Requirements\u003Cbr>TAC §4.54 |\n| --- | --- |\n| ACT Test Results\u003Cbr>Scores are valid for 5 years | ACT administered prior to February 15, 2023: composite score of 23 with a minimum of 19 on the English test shall be exempt for both the reading and writing sections of the TSI Assessment, and/or 19 on the mathematics test shall be exempt for the mathematics section of the TSI Assessment;\u003Cbr>ACT administered on or after February 15, 2023: a combined score of 40 on the English and Reading (E+R) tests shall be exempt for both reading and writing or ELAR sections of the TSI Assessment. A score of 22 on the mathematics test shall be exempt for the mathematics section of the TSI Assessment. There is no composite score. |\n| SAT Test Results\u003Cbr>Scores are valid for 5 years | A minimum score of 480 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing test shall be exempt from the TSIA-ELAR; a minimum score of 530 on the Mathematics test shall be exempt from the TSIA-Math. |\n| STAAR EOC Test Results\u003Cbr>Scores are valid for 5 years | A minimum score of Level 2 on the English III shall be exempt from the TSIA-ELAR; a minimum score of Level 2 on the Algebra II EOC shall be exempt from the TSIA-Math. |\n| GED Test Results\u003Cbr>Scores are valid for 5 years | A minimum score of 165 on the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subject test shall be exempt from the TSIA-ELAR; a minimum score of 165 on the Mathematical Reasoning subject test shall be exempt from the TSIA-Math. |\n| HiSET Test Results\u003Cbr>Scores are valid for 5 years | A minimum score of 15 on the Reading subtest and a minimum score of 15 on the Writing subtest, including a minimum score of 4 on the essay, shall be exempt from the TSIA-ELAR; a minimum score of 15 on the Mathematics subtest shall be exempt from the TSIA-Math. |\n| College Degree Previously Earned | Associate degree or higher |\n| Previous Course Work Accredited Private or Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education | Grades of \"C\" or higher in equivalent English or Math readiness courses or college-level courses |\n| Level 1 Certificate Students | Technical programs with 42 or fewer semester credit hours |\n| Previous M","cbCaiovQnBuOj5Cg","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiovQnBuOj5Cg","pdf",207327,"English","# TSIA Holistic Advising Matrix\n## TSIA 2.0 ELAR Placement and Holistic Considerations\n## TSIA 2.0 Math Placement and Holistic Considerations\n# TSIA Exemptions\n## ACT, SAT, STAAR EOC, GED, HiSET Requirements\n## College Degree and Prior Course Work Exemptions\n## Military Service and College Prep Course Exemptions\n## Students Not Seeking a Degree or Certificate\n## Dual Credit Students Assessment Mapping","[{\"question\":\"How does the TSIA 2.0 holistic advising matrix determine placement?\",\"answer\":\"It combines TSIA 2.0 ELAR and Math scores with the student’s prior academic success and history, plus personal experiences and circumstances, to supplement current placement practices.\"},{\"question\":\"What placement outcomes are listed for TSIA 2.0 ELAR scores?\",\"answer\":\"The matrix maps score ranges to outcomes such as “College Ready” and co-requisite or pre-requisite pathways, including specified course pairings for 8-week supports.\"},{\"question\":\"What conditions can make a student exempt from the TSIA assessment?\",\"answer\":\"Exemptions are listed for qualifying ACT, SAT, STAAR EOC, GED, HiSET results, as well as prior college degrees, specific prior coursework, certain Level 1 certificate students, military service, and approved college prep course completions.\"}]","TSIA 2.0 Holistic Advising Matrix - TSIA Exemptions and Placement Criteria | PDF",1790476004]