TSIA 2.0 Testing at Odessa College
All public institutions of higher learning in Texas require that incoming students document compliance with the Texas Success Initiative through an assessment or a qualifying exemption or waiver. The holistic advising and placement scale is designed to support and accelerate entry into college-ready coursework.
Holistic Advising & Placement Chart | Exemptions & Waivers
On January 11, 2021, Odessa College began to administer the TSIA 2.0 in response to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) updates. Per THECB's college readiness classification scores, the holistic advising matrix below outlines uses the TSIA 2.0 scores combined with the student's prior academic success and history, as well as personal experiences and circumstances. This matrix is designed to supplement current placement practices and accelerate entry into college-ready coursework. TSIA 1.0 scores will remain valid for five (5) years from the test date.
| TSIA 2.0 ELAR | TSIA 1.0 Reading Writing |
Placement | Holistic Considerations |
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ELAR: 945-990 |
Read: 351+ Write: 340+ Essay: 4+ |
College Ready | NA |
| ELAR: 934-944 Diagnostic: 1-4 Essay: 1-4 |
Read: 340-350 Write: 329-339 Essay: 1-3 |
--8-week Co-Req-- ENGL 1301/INRW 0385 ENGL 2311/INRW 0387 |
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| ELAR: 910-933 Diagnostic: 1-4 Essay: 1-4 |
Read: 310-339 Write: 310-328 Essay: 1-3 |
--16-week Co-Req-- ENGL 1301/INRW 0380 ENGL 2311/INRW 0382 |
| TSIA 2.0 Math | TSIA 1.0 Math | Placement | Holistic Considerations |
| 950-990 --OR-- 910-949 Diagnostic: 6+ |
350-390 | College Ready | N/A |
| 939-949 Diagnostic: 1-5 |
339-349 | --8-week Co-Req-- MATH 1314/MATH 0314 MATH 1324/MATH 0324 MATH 1332/MATH 0332 MATH 1342/MATH 0342 |
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| 910-938 Diagnostic: 1-5 |
310-338 | --8-week Co-Req-- MATH 1314/MATH 0314 MATH 1324/MATH 0324 MATH 1332/MATH 0332 MATH 1342/MATH 0342 |
Basis for Exemption |
Requirements
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ACT Test Results |
ACT administered prior to February 15, 2023: composite score of 23 with a minimum
of 19 on the English test shall be exempt for both the reading and writing sections
of the TSI Assessment, and/or 19 on the mathematics test shall be exempt for the mathematics
section of the TSI Assessment; |
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SAT Test Results |
A minimum score of 480 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing test shall be exempt from the TSIA-ELAR; a minimum score of 530 on the Mathematics test shall be exempt from the TSIA-Math. |
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STAAR EOC Test Results |
A minimum score of Level 2 on the English III shall be exempt from the TSIA-ELAR; a minimum score of Level 2 on the Algebra II EOC shall be exempt from the TSIA-Math. |
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GED Test Results |
A minimum score of 165 on the Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA) subject test shall be exempt from the TSIA-ELAR; a minimum score of 165 on the Mathematical Reasoning subject test shall be exempt from the TSIA-Math. |
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HiSET Test Results |
A minimum score of 15 on the Reading subtest and a minimum score of 15 on the Writing subtest, including a minimum score of 4 on the essay, shall be exempt from the TSIA-ELAR; a minimum score of 15 on the Mathematics subtest shall be exempt from the TSIA-Math. |
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College Degree Previously Earned |
Associate degree or higher |
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Previous Course Work Accredited Private or Out-of-State Institution of Higher Education |
Grades of "C" or higher in equivalent English or Math readiness courses or college-level courses |
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Level 1 Certificate Students |
Technical programs with 42 or fewer semester credit hours |
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Previous Military Service |
On or after August 1, 1990, students who were honorably discharged, retired, or released from active duty as a member or reserve member of the armed forces of the U.S. or Texas National Guard are exempt. |
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Current Military Service |
Students who are serving on active duty as a member or reserve member of the armed forces of the United States, Texas National Guard, and have been serving for at least three years preceding enrollment are exempt. |
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College Prep Course |
A student who successfully completes a college preparatory course under TEC §28.014 is exempt for twenty-four (24) months from the date of high school graduation for the course's content area. The student must enroll in their first college-level course in the exempted content area in their first year of enrollment in an institution of higher education. This exemption applies only at the institution of higher education that partners with the school district in which the student is enrolled to provide the course. |
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Students Not Seeking a Degree or Certificate |
Students wishing to enroll in classes for personal enrichment are exempt. Those classes must not be of the nature to require college-level skills in reading, writing, or math—maximum of 18 hours, cumulative. |
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Assessment |
Math/ |
Combined/ |
ELA/ |
Writing/ |
Evidence |
Combined/ |
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TAKS2 (11th |
2200 | 2200 | 3 | |||
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PSAT/NMSQT3 |
50 | 107 | 50 | 107 | ||
| PSAT/NMSQT4
(AFTER 10/15/15) |
510 | 460 | ||||
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PLAN (Pre-ACT) |
19 | 23 | 19 | 23 | ||
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ACT Aspire |
431 | 435 | ||||
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STAAR EOC |
4000 | |||||
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STAAR EOC |
4000 |
*Dual credit eligibility is not a college readiness benchmark but allows qualifying students to enroll in a college-level course (by subject area[s]).
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ELAR
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MATH
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Steps to Success for the TSIA 2.0
- Confirm with your Academic Success Coach that you are required to complete the exam and verify
which sections you need. You are encouraged to view exemptions at this link (please link the
holistic advising chart here). - Please visit Pre-Assessment Activity to complete this activity before you arrive. You can find this
pre-assessment at https://practice.accuplacer.org/login - Print your completion confirmation page and bring it with you on your desired test date.
- You will need a photo ID for verification purposes and know your social security number.
- Once you begin the exam, you have 14 consecutive days to complete it. There is no
need to
rush! - You are welcome to visit our Testing Center Marketplace to pre-pay for your exam.
TSIA 2.0 Testing at Home
We offer the TSIA 2.0 completely online. All you need is a computer, a web cam and
a high speed
Internet connection. No additional software is required prior to your testing session
appointment. The
live online proctor will provide the necessary software to effectively proctor your test session remotely.
After the session is complete, your proctor will conclude the test session and remove
any remote
proctoring software from your workstation.
Please note that this service will cost an additional $25.00 fee.
Here are the steps to get started TSIA 2.0 Testing at Home:
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Visit the Testing Center Marketplace.
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Pay for the TSI Assessment. It will be $29.00 for 3 sections of the exam. If you have previously completed the TSIA and need to retest on a section please choose the appropriate box corresponding to your testing needs. If you are retesting one section it will be $10.00 and if you are retesting two sections it will be $20.00.
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Check your email. A testing voucher will be generated and emailed to you once payment has been confirmed and will contain further instructions. Please allow 24-48 business hours to receive your testing voucher.
- Once you receive your testing voucher please visit Examity to schedule your exam. When utilizing Examity you cannot stop and resume your test session. You will have to complete the exam in one test session; however, you can take as long as you would like for that test session.
How long does it take to complete the TSIA?
We encourage you to take your time and complete the assessment in sections so that you are able to do your best. There are 3 sections, Math, Reading and Writing, and each section takes about 1-1/2 hours to complete; however, that is only an estimation and solely depends on the testing candidates established pace. The test is not timed and you have 14 consecutive days from your start date to complete the exam.
Where can I go to study for the TSIA 2.0 test?
There is a FREE TSIA Study App! It includes interactive practice test in arithmetic,
elementary algebra,
college-level math, reading comprehension, and sentence skills. You can access the app from a
computer, tablet or smartphone. To get the free Web-based app, visit https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org/login.
Additional study information can be found at the following study sites:
https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/student/practice
https://mometrix.com/academy/accuplacer-test/
https://testpreppreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm
https://hippocampus.org
You can also access FREE TSIA 2.0 test prep by LRC tutors.
The LRC offers tutoring by appointment: LRCTutoring@odessa.edu or 432-335-6640
What if I have completed the TSI exam and did not score as high as I would have liked to?
Accuplacer offers a free study resource that is specialized to your comprehension level, refer to your TSIA Score Report and locate the TSIA 2 Learning Resources message. Follow the link and enter your Learning Locator Code to access the learning and practice materials.
The LRC offers tutoring by appointment: LRCTutoring@odessa.edu or 432-335-6640
Testing Center Tips:
- The Testing Center is located in the SPUR Building, Suite 150.
- All test candidates must present a current photo ID for verification purposes during the check-in process.
- You will be provided a locker to store your personal items when completing your exam.
- We welcome you to park in any WHITE or YELLOW parking space located in the lot to the left of the Administration Building.