TSIA TSIA Retesting and Exemptions 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following SAT scores can exempt a Texas student from taking the TSIA2?
- SAT total score of 700
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 480 or higher AND Math score of 530 or higher (Correct answer)
- Any SAT score above 1000
- SAT Writing score of 400
Correct answer: SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 480 or higher AND Math score of 530 or higher
Texas students who score 480 or higher on SAT EBRW and 530 or higher on SAT Math qualify for TSIA2 exemption in those respective subjects.
Question 2: What ACT score can exempt a student from the TSIA2 Math requirement?
- ACT Composite of 20
- ACT Math score of 19 or higher (Correct answer)
- ACT Math score of 25 or higher
- ACT Reading score of 22
Correct answer: ACT Math score of 19 or higher
An ACT Math score of 19 or higher qualifies a Texas student for exemption from the TSIA2 Math assessment.
Question 3: Which high school program can exempt a Texas student from TSIA2?
- Honor Roll participation
- Graduating with a Distinguished Level of Achievement or better in Texas (Correct answer)
- Completing dual enrollment in any course
- Passing the STAAR Reading exam once
Correct answer: Graduating with a Distinguished Level of Achievement or better in Texas
Texas high school graduates who earn a Distinguished Level of Achievement on their diploma may qualify for TSIA2 exemption under state guidelines.
Question 4: How many times may a Texas student retake the TSIA2 if they do not achieve college-ready scores?
- Only once total
- Only twice per year
- There is no limit on the number of retakes (Correct answer)
- Three times maximum per section
Correct answer: There is no limit on the number of retakes
There is no statewide limit on how many times a student may retake the TSIA2; students can test as many times as needed to achieve college-ready scores.
Question 5: What must a student do before retaking the TSIA2?
- Wait one full calendar year
- Complete required developmental coursework or show evidence of preparation (Correct answer)
- Pay a $200 federal fee
- Obtain a teacher recommendation letter
Correct answer: Complete required developmental coursework or show evidence of preparation
Some Texas institutions require students to complete developmental coursework or show evidence of preparation before retaking the TSIA2, though policies vary by institution.
Question 6: Which military-related exemption applies to the TSIA2 in Texas?
- Any veteran is automatically exempt
- Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from TSIA2 (Correct answer)
- Veterans must retake TSIA2 annually
- Only National Guard members qualify
Correct answer: Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from TSIA2
Active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from TSIA2 requirements under Texas state law.
TSIA TSIA Retesting and Exemptions 1
Which of the following SAT scores can exempt a Texas student from taking the TSIA2?