Postsecondary Readiness: TSI Strategy
Texas public higher education institutions use the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) to determine whether students are ready for college-level courses in English language arts and reading (ELAR) and mathematics.
Students can meet TSI benchmarks by:
- Passing the TSI Assessment (or TSIA2) in reading and math
- Meeting a "college-ready" criterion score on the SAT, ACT, or certain end-of-course (EOC) exams like STAAR English III or Algebra II
- Taking college preparatory coursework offered by their school district, though credit for the course must be accepted by the higher education institution of their choice.
Research shows that students who enter higher education ready to immediately take credit-bearing courses are far more likely to persist and complete a degree than those who require remedial courses that do not count toward a degree.
Ultimately, the objective of Commit's TSI strategy is to ensure that students can successfully transition to college without remediation.
TSI Conference and related convenings
Providing affordable access to high-quality educational opportunities from Pre-K to 12th grade, including dual college credit and industry certifications while in high school.
TSI Community of Practice
Helping Dallas County students succeed in the transition into college and/or a living wage career.
TSIA2 Toolkits & Resources
Ensuring state education policy puts students first to improve economic mobility in Dallas County and beyond.
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