The University of Texas at Austin

  Texas Success Initiative - UT Austin  
A state legislated program designed to improve student success in college.
 
 

 

What is TSI?

Am I exempt?

If I’m not exempt, what do I do?

Will UT Austin accept another college’s assessment test?

How do I register for THEA or Quick THEA?

What is considered a passing score?

If I don’t pass, how do I complete my TSI requirement?

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What if I’m not a UT Austin student?

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What is considered a passing score?

Minimum passing scores for assessment instruments approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board are:

THEA
Reading: 230
Mathematics: 230
Writing: 220

COMPASS
Reading: 81
Algebra: 39
Writing: 6 on essay, or combined scores of 59 on writing & 5 on the essay

ACCUPLACER
Reading: 78
Algebra: 63
Writing: 6 on essay, or combined scores of 80 on sentence Skills and 5 on the essay

ASSET
Reading: 41
Algebra: 38
Writing: 6 on essay, or combined scores of 40 on writing and 5 on the essay
 


  Texas Success Initiative Office
  University of Texas at Austin | UT Maps
  Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) Room 22
  1 University Station, F4000
  Austin, Texas 78712
  Tel: (512) 471-8277
  Fax: (512) 471-4990
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