TSI Guidelines

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In September 2003, a new set of requirements for enrollment into public colleges in Texas became law.  The program, called Texas Success Initiative, TSI, replaced all THEA requirements.  It is important that you understand what these changes mean to you, both for your potential course requirements and your testing mandates.  A brief description of the testing changes is presented below. 

Testing and TSI Mandates

Nearly all students are still required to take exams before they are allowed to enroll in college courses.  The DCCCD, and therefore El Centro, has selected the Accuplacer as the primary assessment for enrollment.  All the DCCCD colleges use the same exams, standards, and requirements for enrollment and placement.  All colleges also allow one attempt and one retest on the Accuplacer each semester.  To take the retest, you must provide the Director of Counseling a valid reason for retesting; not doing as well as you wanted does not necessarily meet the mandates for retesting.  A special referral form is available to request retesting.  You must wait at least 48 hours after your original test before you can retest; however, you must retest within 14 days after your initial exam.

Practice Tests

The following Assessment Practice Tests are provided to assist you in your preparation for the actual tests:

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