Texas success initiative (tsi) 

Texas Success Initiative

The TASP test was renamed the Texas Higher Education Assessment, or THEA. The TASP law has been repealed and replaced by a new program called the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). TSI requires students to be assessed in reading, writing, and math skills prior to college enrollment. Each higher education institution may determine what course of action is necessary for the student based on the assessment results.

Click here to see a complete list of TSI information.

What tests can we use for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI)?

You can use the same tests that you used for TASP purposes: the ASSET;the ACCUPLACER; the COMPASS; and the THEA (formerly known as the TASP Test). The MAPS was used for TASP purposes, but it is not on the list of tests for the Texas Success Initiative because it is no longer being printed and distributed by the test publisher. The Stanford Achievement Test, used under the TASP law for students who are hearing impaired, is no longer available under the TSI.  Here at UTB/TSC we administer the COMPASS e-Write.

If you are a new student here at UTB/TSC, you can call or come by Tandy Hall 216 for an up to date schedule of COMPASS e-Write testing dates.  If you believe you are exempt from testing, please make sure to check on our TSI Exemptions page.

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