Test Scoring
TSIA2 Test results are usually available in Testing Center immediately. Occasionally, an essay score may take 24 hours.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) forbids giving scores over the telephone. However, students are welcome to come to the Testing Center to pick up a copy of their scores and course recommendations. This information is also available during the student's Academic Advising session, required of all new students.
Scoring
The TSIA 2 Assessment is a series of basic skills tests completed on a computer.
The tests are designed to measure current skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
This assessment allows you and your advisor to work together to help you succeed in
your courses. Test scores indicate areas where you may need help and which courses
might be a starting point for your educational career.
A student may retake an assessment at any time, subject to availability, to determine readiness to perform freshman-level academic course work. Students who score below the minimum on the retest will be subject to additional action to assist in reaching the College Readiness standard.
College Readiness Standard
Required Scores for College Readiness
TSIA 2013 Version
TSI Reading 351+
TSI Writing 310-339 4+ (ABE) 5+ (Essay)
TSI Writing 340+ 4+ (Essay)
TSI Math 350+
TSIA2 Effective January 11, 2021
ELAR CRC 945+ and Essay 5+
OR
CRC 910-944 and DL 5+ and Essay 5+
Math CRC 950+
OR
CRC 910-949 and DL6
TISA/TSIA2 scores are valid five years from date of testing.
Developmental Courses
Assessment tests are designed to help students succeed at the level in which they
are ready. In some cases, this will mean students need to enroll in developmental
level courses to prepare them for college-level courses. Your Academic Advisor will
let you know if developmental level courses are required in certain areas. If they
are required, you must enroll and attend a developmental course for at least one of
the sections until the courses are completed with a grade of "C" or better.