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TSI Study Tools 2014

What is it? Practice Exams

The TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Assessment is an exam designed to improve the success of new college students.

Students will need to contact their campus Advising/Counseling Office to obtain a testing ticket and pay the fee in the Business Office prior to testing. You can read more about the TSI (including exemption qualifications) at: lonestar.edu/placement-testing-info.htm

College Board Sample Questions http://tinyurl.com/TSI-Practice

West Texas A&M University Virtual Math Lab http://tinyurl.com/TSI-Math

College Board TSI Essay http://tinyurl.com/TSI-EssayPractice

University of Texas Arlington http://tinyurl.com/TSI-ReadingPractice

Other Preparation Materials

Houston Community College http://tinyurl.com/hcc-tsi-review Watch videos to find out what types of questions to expect and to review concepts.

Lone Star has 2 TSI practice books* which you can request:

o TSI Texas Success Initiative Math Practice Test (ISBN: 9781493544509)

o TSI Texas Success Initiative Reading & Writing Study Guide (ISBN: 9781493672257)

*Please be aware that copies are limited and may not be available before your testing date due to the high volume of requests.

Next Steps:

Once youve taken a practice exam and can see where you might have some room for improvement, come to the Tutoring Center (at any campus) to get help with those areas. You can get more information (hours, contacts) on the LSCS Tutoring services at: http://www.lonestar.edu/tutoring

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