TSIA2 Purpose and Overview 5

Question 1

A student earned an AP English Language score of 3 in high school. Does this exempt them from the TSIA2 ELAR section?

Accepted Answer

No, a score of 3 on an AP exam does not meet the TSIA2 exemption threshold

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Yes, any AP score of 3 or higher in English exempts the student

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Yes, but only if the score was earned within the last two years

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No, AP scores are never recognized as TSIA2 exemptions

Question 2

Under TSIA2 policy, what must a student do if they want to retest after receiving a non-college-ready score?

Accepted Answer

They may retest at any time; there are no mandatory waiting periods between attempts

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They must wait 30 days before retesting on the same section

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They must complete a developmental course before being allowed to retest

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They must obtain written permission from their academic advisor

Question 3

Which of the following describes the adaptive nature of the TSIA2 CRC sections?

Accepted Answer

Question difficulty adjusts based on a student's previous responses within the same session

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Students choose their own difficulty level at the start of the test

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All students receive the same questions in the same order

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Difficulty is preset based on the student's high school GPA

Question 4

A student who places into developmental education due to TSIA2 scores at a Texas community college will have their financial aid affected in which way?

Accepted Answer

Financial aid eligibility is generally not directly affected by TSIA2 placement, though developmental hours may count toward degree hours

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The student loses all federal financial aid until they achieve college readiness

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The student receives a tuition discount for developmental courses

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The student must repay any aid already disbursed for the semester

Question 5

Which of the following is true about TSIA2 testing fees?

Accepted Answer

Fees vary by institution; Texas does not set a uniform statewide testing fee

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The TSIA2 is free to all Texas public college students by law

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ETS charges a fixed $29 fee that all Texas institutions must charge

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Fees are waived automatically for students who qualify for Pell Grants

Question 6

What is the primary distinction between the TSIA2 and a traditional college entrance exam such as the SAT or ACT?

Accepted Answer

The TSIA2 is a placement tool used after admission, while the SAT/ACT are used for admissions decisions before enrollment

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The TSIA2 tests more subjects and is harder than the SAT or ACT

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The SAT and ACT are required in Texas; the TSIA2 is optional

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The TSIA2 is only for students who failed the SAT or ACT

Question 7

If a Texas public university fails to assess a student who was required to take the TSIA2, what is the potential consequence under state policy?

Accepted Answer

The institution may be found out of compliance with THECB requirements and risk reporting sanctions

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The student is automatically placed in all developmental courses

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The student receives a failing grade for their first semester

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No consequence occurs because enforcement is voluntary