TSI Requirements
Required Scores for Dual Credit
| Assessment | Reading and Writing | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| STAAR | 4000 in English II | 4000 in Algebra I and passing grade in Algebra II course |
| PSAT | 460 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 in Mathematics |
| PLAN | 23 Composite; 19 or higher in English | 23 Composite; 19 or higher in Mathematics |
| ACT Aspire | 435 in English | 431 in Mathematics |
or
| Assessment | Mathematics | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 19 in Mathematics and 23 Composite | 19 Verbal and 23 Composite | 19 Verbal and 23 Composite |
| SAT or PSAT on/after March 5, 2016 | 530 Math | 480 Evidenced Based Read/Write | 480 Evidenced Based Read/Write |
| STAAR | Level 2 (4000) Algebra II | Level 2 (4000) English III | Level 2 (4000) English III |
| TSIA | 350 Math | 351 Read | 340 M/C and 4 Essay; or less than 340 M/C and ABE LVL 4, and 5 Essay |
| TSIA 2 | Math 950; or less than 950 and Diagnostic Level 6 | English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) 945 M/C and 5 Essay; or less than 945 M/C and Diagnostic Level 5, and 5 Essay | Reading/Writing are combined in the TSIA2. |
Special Exemptions for Specific High Schools
Sherman Bearcats to Bachelors Program (B2B)
No TSI required for the following courses:
- EDUC 1300
- PHED 1164
- MUSI 1306
- COSC 1301
Texoma Christian School Eagle Pathway Program
No TSI required for the following courses:
- EDUC 1300
- PHED 1164
- MUSI 1306
- COSC 1301
Tioga ECHS
No TSI required for the following courses (mainly 9th graders):
- EDUC 1300
- PHED 1164
- MUSI 1306
- COSC 1301
Tioga ECHS 10th graders
Tioga ECHS 10th Graders may use ENGL 1 EOC/STAAR with a scale score of 4000.
These students typically enroll in:
- SPCH 1311
- SOCI 1301
- GOVT 2306
- PSYC 2301
Career Technical Education Exemption
High School students enrolled in a certificate program of one year or less (Level-One certificates, 42 or fewer semester credit hours or the equivalent) are exempt from TSI requirements.