Texas Success Initiative ((TSI) requires that all students attending a public college or university test or be exempt from testing to prove college readiness. Test exemptions are based on ACT scores, SAT scores, or EOC scores.
| Test Exemption | Required Score |
|---|---|
|
STAAR/EOC
|
English II (level 2)- minimum score of 4000 Algebra I (level 2)- minimum score of 4000, and high school Algebra II course score of 70 or above |
|
ACT |
English- 19 with a composite score of 23 Math- 19 with a composite score of 23 |
|
SAT |
Evidence Based Writing- 480 minimum Math- 530 minimum |
| PSAT |
Evidence-based Reading and Writing - 460 minimum Mathematics - 510 minimum |
|
PLAN |
For students entering 11th grade only: |
If a student is not exempt from testing, the TSI assessment must be taken prior to registration. For information on each test, see the Amarillo College Testing Center website. To schedule testing contact your school counselor or the Amarillo College Testing Center, 806-371-5445.
| STATE APPROVED TEST | REQUIRED SCORES |
|---|---|
| TSI Assessment (Beginning January 2021) |
For Courses requiring College Level Reading and Writing: Ready for College Level Math: |
|
TSI Assessment |
Reading- 351 or higher Math- 350 or higher Writing- 340-390 and minimum 4 on WritePlacer essay |
The table below shows which test is required for each course:
| SECTION OF TEST REQUIRED | COURSE |
|---|---|
|
Reading |
Art Appreciation, Biology, Child Development, Computer courses, Criminal Justice, Economics,Education, Electronics, EMT, Foreign Languages, Government of the U.S., History of the U.S., Humanities, Learning Frameworks, Life Science, Music Appreciation, Music Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Sign Language, Sociology. |
|
Reading and Writing |
English |
|
Writing |
Speech |
|
Math |
College Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Physics, Business Math, Machining |
|
Math and Reading |
Chemistry |
