TSI Assessment (Texas Success Initiative Assessment)
September – December 2014
IMPORTANT! REQUIRED!
Before testing, complete the TSI Pre-Assessment Activities.
Before Taking the Test –Complete the Pre-Assessment Activities
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Go to http://tinyurl.com/mo6fjqo. (mo6fjqo)
Read the information about the importance of the assessment, the testing process,
remediation options, and institutional and community resources.
 Answer the sample questions on paper, and check your answers at the end.
 Find the Completion of Pre-Assessment Activity section, click on the link which includes
the phrase “surveymonkey” and enter your name/address/phone and indicate that you
have completed the activities.
 Optional: Go to https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/prepare-for-accuplacer.
About the TSI Assessment Students who need to show college readiness in reading,
writing, and mathematics will take the TSI Assessment. The TSI Assessment is aligned to the
Texas College and Career Readiness Standards. It offers both placement testing as well as
detailed diagnostic profiles of students’ college readiness and/or adult basic education levels. If
you do not know whether you need to take this test, please ask staff at the Student Services
desk in the Administrative Services Building for a Referral for Testing form.
Testing Time The TSI Assessment is an untimed test. The test publisher estimates that most
students will take about four hours to take all three sections.
Scores Scores are usually available immediately after testing. Sometimes the essay score is
delayed, and a complete score report is available on the next business day.
Passing Scores ( based on a scale of 310-390; Essay 1-8)
Reading
Writing
351
Essay score of 5
Essay score of 4 and multiple choice score of 363
Mathematics
350
Retests There is no waiting period before retesting.
No Electronic Devices Cell phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the
testing room. You may not use a hand-held calculator; the test will give you a pop-up calculator
on the problems that allow calculator use.
Disabilities Students with disabilities may request reasonable testing accommodations
based on the documentation that they provide to the Coordinator of Special Services for
Students with Disabilities. Documentation must be provided and testing requests should be
made at least two weeks prior to the desired test date.
Two Ways to Take Your Test:
Two Locations:
1. Drop-In without an appointment
2. Reserve a computer by making a prepaid reservation.
Main Campus in Denison
South Campus in Van Alstyne
“Drop-In” Without a Reservation
Checklist - How to “Drop-In” for the TSI Assessment
Complete the Pre-Assessment Activities at http://tinyurl.com/mo6fjqo.
Know the exact sections of the test that you should take. If you are not certain, ask GC
Admissions and Records staff for a Referral for Testing Form.
Know your Grayson College student ID number; this number will be used for your testing
record. If you do not have a GC ID number, know your Social Security number.
Be aware that the TSI Assessment is an untimed test. Arrange for adequate time to take
your test; average testing time is four hours; some students take longer.
Decide whether to test at the Main Campus in Denison or the South Campus in Van Alstyne.
Review the days/times available at each site – see below.
Pay $25 test fee at GC Business Office and get a receipt.
Bring photo ID and Business Office receipt to the Testing Center.
Do not bring a calculator. The test will give you a pop-up calculator on the problems that
are approved for calculator use.
Ask testing staff to take the TSI Assessment. Please understand that “drop-in” testing will
be based on the availability of computers and testing staff. GC Testing Centers administer a
variety of tests, sometimes for groups starting at set times. If you arrive at a busy time, you
may have to wait until computers and staff are available.
Most students will receive their TSI Assessment score reports immediately after testing.
You will be instructed to take your score report to a GC counselor for advising.
Students requesting special accommodations for testing may not drop-in for testing. Please
meet with the Coordinator of Special Services for Students with Disabilities at least two
weeks prior to your desired test date.
Drop-In at the Main Campus in Denison, Room SC-115
August 25 – December 11, 2014
Days
Monday - Thursday
Start Your Test During These Hours
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Drop-In at the South Campus in Van Alstyne, Room SB-121
August 25 – December 11, 2014
Days
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Start Your Test During These Hours
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Reserve a Computer by Making a Prepaid Reservation:
You may register online or in person. Seating is limited.
Register online – Go to www.registerblast.com/grayson. Print the Online Admission Ticket for
the TSI Assessment and then follow the instructions for online registration. Pay $28.50
($25 test fee + $3.50 transaction fee) by Visa/MasterCard. On test date, bring items listed on
the Online Admission Ticket.
Register in person – Pay $25 test fee at GC Business Office. Immediately bring receipt to
Testing Center to register for the test. You are not registered until you receive your Admission
Ticket from the Testing Center.
Main Campus in Denison, Room SC-115
Monday
Wednesday
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Wednesday
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Wednesday
Test Dates
September 8
September 17
September 22
October 1
October 6
October 15
October 20
October 29
November 17
November 19
December 1
December 3
Test Time
2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
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2:00 p.m.
South Campus in Van Alstyne, Room SB-121
Monday
Monday
Monday
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Test Dates
September 15
September 29
October 13
October 27
November 10
November 24
Test Time
1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
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1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
On test day, bring the following items:
1. Admission Ticket (and Register Blast receipt
if registered online)
2. Photo identification
DO NOT BRING CELL PHONES!
We wish you success on your test!