The Texas SucÂcess Initiative Assessment 2.0, now the TSIA2, is a state-manÂdatÂed proÂgram that applies to all stuÂdents enrolling in Texas pubÂlic colÂleges and uniÂverÂsiÂties for the first time. StuÂdents are required to take the TSI2 to demonÂstrate colÂlege readiÂness, unless one of the following exemptions apply:
- Achieved at or above the state exempÂtion scores on ACT, SAT, TAKS or STAAR End of Course (EOC).
- Earned an assoÂciate or bacÂcalauÂreÂate degree.
- ComÂpletÂed colÂlege-levÂel courseÂwork at a priÂvate or indeÂpenÂdent instiÂtuÂtion of highÂer eduÂcaÂtion or an accredÂitÂed out-of-state instiÂtuÂtion of highÂer education.
- AttendÂed any instiÂtuÂtion preÂviÂousÂly and has been deterÂmined to have met readiÂness stanÂdards by that institution.
- ServÂing on active duty as a memÂber of the armed forces of the UnitÂed States, the Texas NationÂal Guard, or as a memÂber of a reserve comÂpoÂnent of the armed forces of the UnitÂed States and has been servÂing for at least three years preÂcedÂing enrollment.
- HonÂorÂably disÂcharged, retired, or released from active duty as a memÂber of the armed forces of the UnitÂed States or the Texas NationÂal Guard or serÂvice as a memÂber of a reserve comÂpoÂnent of the armed forces of the UnitÂed States.
- An instiÂtuÂtion may exempt a non-degree-seekÂing or non-cerÂtifiÂcate-seekÂing student.
The TSI AssessÂment 2.0 is an instrucÂtionÂal proÂgram designed to enhance the sucÂcess of stuÂdents in colÂlege-levÂel coursÂes. The proÂgram proÂmotes the earÂly diagÂnoÂsis of basic skills in mathÂeÂmatÂics (algeÂbra & staÂtisÂtics), and basic skills in language arts and reading, and manÂdates proÂgrams to ensure the sucÂcess of stuÂdents in highÂer education.
Based on how you perÂform, you may either be enrolled in a colÂlege-levÂel course that matchÂes your skill levÂel or be placed in the approÂpriÂate develÂopÂmenÂtal course or interÂvenÂtion to improve your skills and preÂpare you for sucÂcess in colÂlege-levÂel courses.
Steps to sign up for the TSIA2:
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ParÂticÂiÂpate in a Pre-AssessÂment ActivÂiÂty (PAA)
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RegisÂter for the TSIA2
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Pay for the TSIA2
PAA CERÂTIFIÂCATE AND PAYÂMENT
STEP 1: TSIA2 PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
Angelina College provides the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA), hosted by Querium, and documents your participation upon completion of the PAA. The activity includes the following:
- A description of the approved exemptions;
- Practice test questions and feedback;
- An explanation of all your developmental education options, if you don’t meet the minimum passing standard; and
- Information on campus and community resources that will help you succeed as a college student.
- To complete the Pre-Assessment Activity for Angelina College, sign up here.
Your PAA Completion Certificate will be sent to the e-mail you provide. KEEP THIS EMAIL OR PRINT THE CERTIFICATE and email it or have the printed certificate with you when you come for your testing appointment. You cannot test without this Certificate! If you misplace your certificate or cannot provide it on your test day, you will have to take the PAA again to obtain another certificate.
The PAA Certificate can be used to take the TSIA2 for one year.
STEP 2: TSIA2 REGISTRATION
After completing the PAA, use the following online form to register to take the TSIA2: Reservation Form for TSIA2.
STEP 3: TSIA2 PAYMENT
After registering, pay for the TSIA2.
Payment can be made to the Business Office by phone or in person
- $35 for the Complete TSIA2, ELAR (English Language Arts Reading) and MATH
- $17.50 for ELAR with Essay (Essay dependent on scores of Multiple Choice section)
- $17.50 for MATH only
- $17.50 for ELAR Multiple Choice (Retest only)
- $15 for Essay (Retest only)
AC Business Office: Roadrunner Central in the Student Center / Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm / (936) 633-5318
Payment from the Business Office must be emailed to the Testing Center or presented to testing administrator prior to testing.
Please see the College Board’s Student Portal to help prepare for the TSIA2.