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College Ready

TSI and the College Prep Initiative
The Texas Success Initiative (also known as Texas Success Initiative Assessment) is an assessment created to measure a student’s college readiness in the general areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. It is a 3 part test and will help determine what type of course or intervention will best meet the student's needs and assist in becoming better prepared for college-level coursework. More information on the TSI can be found here.
College ready students may begin taking courses that count towards a degree. If a student shows they are TSI exempt, they are not required to take developmental courses when starting college coursework. Developmental courses do not count towards a degree and are not covered by financial aid. Read more about the College Prep Initiative at Austin High here.
How do you determine if you are TSI (college ready)?
Check the chart below to see if you meet the exemption test scores, if not, then you will need to schedule a TSI test with our TSI test coordinator Diana Clawson.
Minimum Scores Eligible for TSI Exemption 
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*ACT/SAT scores not older than 5 years and from same test date only. 
Do I have to take all 3 parts of the exam? 
Not necessarily. Students must test only in the area they are not exempted, so partial exemptions apply.
How do I sign up for the TSI TEST? 
To sign up for the TSI exam test click: HERE. 
TSI Test Details
All Testing will be in Computer Lab 264 at 9:00 AM.  Arrive early. Every student will do a Pre-Assessment Activity (PAA) before taking the TSI Assessment, this is done on your testing day. The test is un-timed. Students cannot bring calculators - they'll only be allowed to use the calculator app provided by the test. Please contact Ms. Clawson at diana.clawson@austinisd.org with any questions, changes or cancellations about the test.
What if I don’t pass one or more sections of the TSI?
Students may retest if they do not pass, however, between testing sessions, students MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF PREPARATION for the re-test.  This can be in the form of online test prep or in-person tutoring.  Visit Diana Clawson in the tutoring center for details and to learn more about this.
Why is it important to be TSI ready when I graduate from Austin High? 
College is expensive and takes time to complete a degree.  If you are not college ready based on TSI when you enroll as a freshman, you are beginning college in a deficit.  Meaning, you are not going to start earning college credit until you are TSI ready. This costs money too, you pay for the developmental courses without getting college credit for them. You must enroll in a developmental course every semester (Fall/Spring/Summer I/Summer II) until you clear all three sections of TSI. Dropping a developmental course may result in a TSI violation. Talk to the adviser at your college before dropping any developmental course.  Financial Aid does not pay for developmental courses. We want to help you avoid this.
Questions?  
Please contact Diana Clawson (512) 414-7288 Diana.Clawson@austinisd.org
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Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 414-2505 Office
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Amy Taylor, Principal
amy.taylor@austinisd.org
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  • HOME
  • Our Programs
    • Academies >
      • Academies at AHS
      • Academy Admissions Process
      • Academy Websites >
        • Academy for Classical Studies
        • Academy for Global Studies
        • Academy for Design and Technology
        • Academy for Science and Innovation
    • Academic Supports >
      • 504
      • AVID
      • Dyslexia Support
      • G/T
      • MAPS
      • SPARC
      • SPED
    • ELL
    • Advanced Academics >
      • Advanced Placement
      • Dual Credit
      • UT Micromajor
    • Athletics
    • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
    • Core Academics >
      • English/Language Arts
      • Math
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • World Languages
    • Endorsements
    • Fine Arts
    • FIT
    • Project Lead the Way
    • Student Wellness
    • Student Sharing
  • Our School
    • About Austin High >
      • AHS Brand Guide
      • Campus Map
      • History of AHS
      • Our Location
      • Profile: Mission and Vision
      • School Report Card 2015
    • Accolades
    • Administration
    • Principal's Monthly Report
    • Alumni Information >
      • Alumni at AHS >
        • Dedication Day >
          • Hall of Honor Student Steering Committee
          • Maroon Society
        • Hall of Honor >
          • Distinguished Alumni
          • Honored Faculty
          • Honored Veterans
    • Calendars and Schedules >
      • AHS Calendar
      • AISD Calendar
      • Athletic Schedules
      • Bell Schedules
      • Block Schedule (A/B Days)
      • Final Exam Schedule
      • Fundraising Calendar
      • Late Start Days
      • AHS Testing Day Schedules
      • AISD Testing Schedule
      • Principal's Coffee Meetings
    • Campus Advisory Council (CAC)
    • College and Career Center >
      • AISD College & Career Readiness
      • Career Information
      • Graduation & Beyond
    • Counselors
    • Facility Use Information >
      • Facility Use General Information
      • Facility Use FAQs
      • Facility Use Calendar
      • Austin HS Staff Facility Use Form
      • Facility Use Forms
    • Graduation Information
    • Library
    • Staff Directory
    • Our Teachers & Staff
  • Parents
    • 3 Initiatives
    • Emergency Plan
    • Back the Track
    • Coffee with the Principal
    • Registration >
      • New Student Registration
      • Returning Student Registration
    • From the Registrar
    • My Training for Parents
    • Parent Education Series
    • Parent Technology Support
    • PTSA
    • REMIND Messages
    • Schedule a Tour
    • School Cash
    • Attendance Office >
      • Attendance FAQs
      • Student Check-Out/Absence Notes >
        • Student Check-Out Form
    • Traffic Routes
    • Volunteer Now!
  • Students
    • 2019-2020 Course Selection
    • Clubs and Activities >
      • Activities and Clubs
      • Student Council
    • Technology >
      • Chromebook Guide
      • Student Technology Support
    • Honors and Awards >
      • AP Scholar
      • National Merit
      • Trustee Award
    • How do I...? >
      • Dress Code
      • Final Exam Waiver Information
      • GPA
      • Lunch Info
      • Parking Permit
      • Schedule Change & Off Periods
      • Secondary School Information Guide
      • Student IDs
      • Textbook Request
      • Transcript Request
      • Tutoring Center
      • VOE for Drivers Ed
    • Seniors Information
    • Student Education Series
    • Summer Assignments
  • Quick Links
    • 2019-2020 Course Selection
    • AHS Calendar
    • Austin ISD Website
    • Bell Schedule
    • Block Schedule
    • Feeder Schools >
      • O. Henry Middle School >
        • Barton Hills Elementary
        • Bryker Woods Elementary
        • Casis Elementary
        • Mathews Elementary
        • Oak Hill Elementary
        • Pease Elementary
        • Zilker Elementary
      • Small Middle School >
        • Oak Hill Elementary
        • Patton Elementary School
    • Naviance/Family Connection
    • Parent/Student Cloud
    • Student Check Out/Attendance Notes
    • Summer Assignments
    • Weekly Newsletter
    • Who to call...