If you are not exempt, you must take a TSI approved test. There are variations of the approved TSI tests:
Regularly Scheduled THEA Test
The Regularly Scheduled THEA test is given by National Evaluation Systems (NES) at many locations across Texas approximately six times a year.
Visit the THEA Test Schedule page for testing dates and more details.
The scores for the regularly scheduled THEA test are made available two weeks (or 10 working days) after the test date. A registration booklet is needed to register for each of these tests. The cost of the test varies depending on the date on which you register.
Internet Registration is available to THEA Test examinees! Please visit www.thea.nesinc.com to inquire about THEA internet registration.
THEA Quick Exam
The THEA Quick Exam is a campus version of the THEA test. These scores are also made available within five to seven work days. If you would like to find out more about this test, which is available on a limited basis, please call Texas Tech University’s Testing Office at (806) 742-3671 and they can provide any information you might need.
Other Approved TSI Tests
Other Approved TSI Tests: Accuplacer, Asset, Compass. These alternate TSI tests are given at most community colleges. Texas Tech currently administers the Accuplacer in our Academic Testing Services Office, Room 214, West Hall before 1 PM any weekday. Please contact the Testing Office at (806) 742-3671 to inquire about the Accuplacer test at Texas Tech University. The following website includes test prep for the Accuplacer exam: http://www.testprepreview.com/accuplacer_practice.htm
Students testing at a school other than Tech, particularly those out-of-state, must be certain to take the correct portion of the TSI test selected. Please use the guidelines listed below.
Note: some schools will not share test results. Before you test, verify that the other school is willing to fax Tech a copy of your official scores or provide you with an official copy of the score report to submit to us. Please fax results to 806-742-4767.
| Test | Portion Required for TTU | Required Score |
|---|
| ASSET: |
Reading Skills |
41 |
| Elementary Algebra |
38 |
| Writing Skills (objective) |
40 |
| Written Essay |
5 |
| COMPASS: |
Reading Skills |
81 |
| Algebra |
39 |
| Writing Skills |
59 |
| Written Essay |
5 |
| ACCUPLACER: |
Reading Comprehension |
78 |
| Elementary Algebra |
63 |
| Sentence Skills |
80 |
| Written Essay |
5 |
| THEA: |
Reading |
230 |
| Math |
230 |
| Writing |
220 |
| Essay |
5 |
