Test Scores for Dual Credit
Dual Credit Exemption Scores*
| Assessment | Math/ Algebra | ELA/Reading Skills | Combined/ Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT | 19 | 19 | 23 |
| SAT 1 | 530 | 480 | |
| SAT 2 | 500 | 500 | 1070 |
| PSAT/NMSQT3 | 510 | 460 | |
| PSAT/NMSQT4 | 50 | 50 | 107 |
| Aspire5,6 | 431 | 435 |
*Students must meet both relevant subject and composite score standards
1 SAT administered on or after March 5, 2016
2 SAT administered prior to March 5, 2016
3PSAT/NMSQT administered on or after October 15, 2015
4PSAT/NMSQT administered prior to October 15, 2015
5Student must successfully complete the course in which they placed to be considered TSI complete.
6 Students using these scores for an exemption must make a “C” or better the first semester,
or they will need to take the TSIA to continue in dual credit.
| Math | Reading | Writing |
|---|---|---|
| 350 or higher | 351 or higher | Essay Score of 5 or higher OR Essay Score of 4 and MC Score of 340 or higher |
Dual Credit TSIA Scores
Both Reading and Writing must be met to qualify for ENGL courses.
Dual Credit STAAR EOC Scores
Students may use STAAR EOC English II and Algebra I scores for dual credit. Minimum scores of 4000 are required for both. Student must also have a passing grade for Algebra 2. Math score is only needed if taking a math dual credit course. Students using these scores for an exemption must make a “C” or better the first semester, or they will need to take the TSIA to continue in dual credit.
