Understanding the TSI
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Understanding the TSI
What is the TSI?
The Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSI) is the revised version of the TSIA1. The Texas Success Initiative requires all Texas public institutions of higher education to determine their students’ readiness for success in freshman- level academic courses. All students entering Texas public colleges, technical schools, and universities undergo assessment using the TSI, unless exempt. The TSI consists of three examinations – Mathematics, English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR), and Essay. Students are placed into appropriate coursework based on their results from the TSI.
How do I prepare?
How do I read my scores? What do they mean?
TSI college readiness scale are as follows:
- ELAR: CRC score of 945-990 plus a minimum of 5 on the Essay Test, or a CRC score under 945 with a Diagnostic Test score of 5-6 and an Essay score of at least 5
- Mathematics: CRC score of 950-990, or a CRC Test score below 950 with a Diagnostic Test score of 6.
The scores will be released immediately following completion of the assessment. You’ll receive one of the following score levels:
- Basic – you need significant improvement in the subject area
- Proficient – there’s some room for improvement in the content area
- Advanced – you’ve shown exemplary skills in the content area