Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) 

In order to take the TSI, students must first complete the PAA and complete the PAA completion form. You will need a laptop, computer, or tablet with a stable internet connection and audio capabilities to complete this assessment.

*This assessment may not work on your smartphone. We advise using a laptop, computer, or tablet. 

About the Pre-Assessment Activity 

What is the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)? 

The Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) is a state required information session that provides students with the information they need before taking the TSIA2. TSI Rule 4.55(b) requires all prospective students to complete the TSI Pre-Assessment prior to scheduling the TSI. 

How do I complete the Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA)? 

If you are required to take the TSI Assessment test, you must complete the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity prior to scheduling your TSI exam.

HOW TO COMPLETE THE PAA

  • To complete the TSI Pre-Assessment Activity, please visit the TSI Pre-Assessment website.  TSI PAA WEBSITE
  • You will need to create an account and then select the Texas Success Initiative 2.0 Pre-Assessment Activity (TSIA2 – PAA) link.
  • Please select Amarillo College as the campus where you plan to take the TSIA2.  If you don’t know your Student ID, leave it blank.

Once you have completed the TSI Pre-Assessment, please forward your completion certificate to testingservices@actx.edu.

Once your certificate has been sent, please call the Testing Center at (806) 371-5445 to schedule your TSI. 

How do I prepare for the TSI? 

For those who would like to prepare for themselves, the Amarillo College testing center offers study materials for both the math and ELAR portion of the TSI. To access these materials, please visit the Testing Center website at https://www.actx.edu/testing/tsi. 

For those who would like FREE, one-on-one or group tutoring support with a professional or peer tutor, please call the Ware Academic Success Center at (806) 371-5458 to schedule an appointment or book one online using the following link. 
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