Exams and Testing

The Texas Success Initiative Assessment (TSIA) is a test that determines a student's readiness for post-high school coursework in the areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. By taking the TSIA, your child can identify their strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring they are well-prepared for college and post-high school success. Additionally, performing well on the TSIA can help your child avoid college remedial classes, saving time and money as they pursue their higher educational goals. This is a digital exam and only built in calculators are allowed. The exam is not timed. Click here for free practice resources.

The PSAT/NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) is a standardized test that serves multiple purposes for high school students. It is a two hour and fourteen minute test with 98 questions with two math modules and two reading modules. The PSAT/NMSQT helps your child prepare for the SAT by familiarizing them with the test format and types of questions they will encounter. Additionally, high scores on the PSAT/NMSQT can qualify students for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program, which offers financial aid for college. Click here for information about the National Merit Scholarship Program. 

The SAT is a digital two hour and fourteen minute standardized test with 98 questions broken into two math modules and two reading modules. Taking the SAT will help your child demonstrate their readiness for college-level work and improve their chances of college admissions, acceptance into specific university programs, job applications, scholarship applications, and merit-based scholarships. For more information including SAT Preparation Resources and national test dates, please visit the College Board SAT website.