Welcome to the TSIA Testing Information Site
What is TSIA?
TSIA is a state assessment required to take college level coursework. Eighth graders particularly interested in taking academic college courses with ACC while in high school through the Dual Enrollment program are required to take this exam prior to course selection. Students testing for the first time must take both parts in ELAR & Math and the cost will be $15. Your score will determine the courses you are eligible to take. Students should visit with the ACC Advisor after testing to review their results.
Steps to register for the test
Step 1 - Registration
Complete the registration form by clicking HERE
Step 2 - Application
There are 2 parts to the ACC application process:
Register with Apply Texas HERE
Click login, then set up an account
Click Start/Edit Profile and fill out information (Left side of screen)
After you make your profile, the Start/Edit Application button will activate.
Click Start/Edit Application (Right side of screen)
Once you have submitted your ACC Application, you will receive an email with a confirmation that you have applied.
Step 3 - Pre-Assessment
Take the TSIA Pre-Assessment in Accuplacer
Print off your certificate that you completed the PAA
Step 4 - Payment
Complete the payment on MySchoolBucks ($15 for whole test, $5 for each section to retake test)
Step 5 - Complete Registration
Take your completed registration form, proof of application to ACC, your certificate from PAA, and receipt from MySchoolBucks and turn them into Mrs. Edith Zaragoza, school counselor. YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED FOR THE TEST UNTIL THIS STEP IS COMPLETE.
If you have questions about the test, please contact Adrienne Thomas at aathomas@alvinisd.net
If you have questions about dual enrollment, please contact Iris Hilliard at ihilliard@alvincollege.edu or 281-245-2726.