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Many colleges, universities, trade schools and military branches require testing to ensure students are college- or military-ready. These tests include the SAT, ACT, TSI, ASVAB and more. Please see the below for more information about each of these assessments.
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ASVAB
The ASVAB Career Exploration Program is a comprehensive career exploration and planning assessment that includes the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world. The program also offers an interesting inventory and other activities designed to help students explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions.
While this is a test that the military uses during the recruiting process, taking the ASVAB does not obligate a student to the military in any way, and can be used for career exploration purposes only. The ASVAB CEP is offered at no cost and no obligation to 10th, 11th and 12th graders.
Progressive High School will provide eligible students with an opportunity to take the ASVAB CEP on Thursday, October 19, 2023 and Tuesday, March 5, 2024.
Test day information will be communicated to those who signed up prior to the exam.
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Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires students to be assessed in English Language Arts & Reading (ELAR) and Mathematics prior to enrolling at a Texas public college or university. The exam is called the TSIA2.
Who has to take the TSIA2? Any student who is not considered TSIA2 exempt and who is planning on enrolling in college level courses at a Texas public college or university. The TSIA2 is not required at private universities or out of-state colleges.
Where do I take this test? Fort Bend ISD offers the exam for free at each high school campus. PHS will offer the exam multiple times during the regular school year.
How much does it cost? If taken through FBISD, the exam is free. If taken at the college you plan to attend, the exam cost varies between $29.00 and $50.00.
What happens if I do not meet the minimum standards? Students who do not meet college level readiness scores on the TSIA2 be able to retest or will be required to take non-credit bearing courses before the student is able to enroll in a credit bearing course. For example, if a student did not meet the minimum score required on the TSIA2 on the ELAR section, the student would be required to co-enroll in a pre-college level English and English 1301. The pre-college level English course costs the same as the college level course but the student does not earn college credit.
How many sections are there on the TSIA2? There are two sections on the TSIA2. There is an ELAR section and a math section. There are two sections within the ELAR exam, there is a multiple choice section and there is an essay section. There is only a multiple choice section on the math exam.
If a student does not meet college level readiness on the multiple choice section, the student will move into a diagnostic section. If the student does well enough on the diagnostic section the student can be considered college level ready.
TSIA2 College Level Readiness Scores
ELAR (MC & Essay): 945+ AND Essay 5; OR 910-944, Diag 5-6 AND Essay 5-8
Math: 950+; OR 910-949 AND Diag 6
How do I study for the TSIA2?
- There is a free student app on the Accuplacer website.
- Students can use link their College Board and Khan Academy account together and use the Official SAT Practice Program to help prepare for the TSIA2
- If you have already taken the TSIA2 once, use the Learning Locator Code on your TSIA2 score report. Enter the Learner Location Code on the TSIA2 Learning Resources page.
How do I let my college know I have taken the TSIA2?
- It is the student's responsibility to notify the college that she/he has taken the TSI Assessment
- KHS is not allowed to send TSI scores to colleges on the student's behalf
- Students can send scores to colleges through the Accuplacer Student Portal. Click on Your Accuplacer Scores Report and follow the instructions to view your scores. Once you can see your scores, you will be able to select up to three (3) colleges to send your score to. If you want to send your scores to more than three (3) colleges, just repeat the steps to see your scores.
- If a college is not listed, contact the college's testing center to inquire about how to have your scores pulled from the Accuplacer Cross Institutional Reporting Form.
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- HCC is not on the list of colleges in Accuplacer. To send your TSIA2 scores to HCC click on the link below and follow the instructions.
- HCC TSI Assessment Page
- Click on +TSI Assessment Score Retrieval Request
- Click on the HCC campus you will be taking most of your classes through.
- Complete the form.
- HCC is not on the list of colleges in Accuplacer. To send your TSIA2 scores to HCC click on the link below and follow the instructions.
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ONE CLICK AWAY
All of your testing needs are just one click away! The ASVAB assessment and TSI will be offered to all PHS students. Please click here to sign up.
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SAT and ACT
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The SAT and ACT are offered several times throughout the year. Students may be more successful on one test over the other, so we highly encourage our students to take both. Students who qualify for a fee waiver may request one by visiting by clicking here. Students can register for the SAT by clicking here. Students can register for the ACT by clicking here.
TEST ACCOMMODATIONS
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Students requiring accommodations or English Learner supports must ensure that they request accommodations in advance of the deadline.
- ACT: Students should click here and follow the steps to make a request at least six weeks prior to the test date
- SAT: Students should download this form and submit it to Lead Counselor Marva Casey-Flentroy two months prior to the test date.
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