Testing Information

AP Exams are standardized exams designed to measure how well you’ve mastered the content and skills of a specific AP course. Advanced Placement courses have an end-of-year exam, commonly referred to as the “AP Exam”. “AP” on your high school transcript shows colleges you're motivated to succeed, and taking the exam demonstrates your commitment to tackle and complete college-level work. Your AP score could earn you college credits before you even set foot on campus. In fact, most AP students who enroll in four-year colleges start school with some credit. 

 

AP TESTS GIVEN AT TSA

AP RESOURCES 

 

The ACT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. It is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test administered by ACT, Inc. The purpose of the ACT test is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. 

 

ACT RESOURCES

 

The ASVAB is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success in the military. It is administered annually to more than one million military applicants, high school, and post-secondary students.

 

ASVAB RESOURCES

 

The PSAT/NMSQT stands for the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which students take as a sophomore or junior. High enough marks on the PSAT/NMSQT as a junior can help a student land a National Merit Scholarship, which can mean big bucks for college.

 

PSAT RESOURCES

 

The SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, computer-based test created and administered by the College Board. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. How important SAT scores are in the college application process varies from school to school. Overall, the higher you score on the SAT, the more options for attending and paying for college will be available to you.

 

SAT RESOURCES

 

As a Texas public school, the TSA students must pass five exams as part of the Texas graduation requirements. The required high school State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) End of Course (EOC) exams include Algebra I, Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History. Students typically complete the STAAR exams toward the end of the spring semester when they are nearing the end of their course. Additional opportunities to retake the exam occur in June and December. The STAAR EOCs do not replace the final exam for a particular course subject.

 

STAAR EOC’s 

STAAR EOC RESOURCES

 

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a program that assesses the college readiness of students entering Texas public colleges, technical schools, and universities. The TSI consists of three exams: English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR), Mathematics, and Essay.

 

TSI PASSING SCORES

TSI RESOURCES

 

Visit the TSA TESTING webpage for more information, including exam dates, list of acceptable calculators, link to study guides, and consent form for accommodations requests.