Testing
What system does the Testing Center use to help students register for their tests?
RegisterBlast
At New Student Orientation, students who are deemed not college ready in Math or English must attend what session that allows them into the appropriate Math or English course?
Placement (Multiple Measures or MM is also acceptable).
I am a transfer student and it is my first semester at TAMUSA. I earned a 1.85 in that term. What is my academic standing?
Academic Warning
What system can students use to schedule an in-person appointment with a TAMUSA ALC tutor?
Brainfuse
False
What is the main item that students need when checking in at the Testing Center for their exam?
If a student needs to take the TSI exam at TAMUSA they must complete this first.
Pre-assessment Activity or PAA
What is the name of the event(s) that the retention team and ALC host for midterms and finals?
Prep and Unwind
What occupies the ALC staff, tutors, and SI leaders the first two-three weeks of the semester?
classroom visits
Name one of the peer coaches that work for FATE.
Jorge or Esperanza
What web platform do we use for our Math placement exam (to place higher than college level)?
ALEKS
True or False: Texas College Bridge is a permanent waiver.
False
I have returned from my 1st dismissal for spring. I earned a 1.89 term GPA but my TAMUSA GPA went to a 2.02. What is my academic standing at the end of spring?
Academic Dismissal 2 or A2
True or False: All subjects/courses in Brainfuse Live Help are available for 24/7 tutoring.
False
List one Housing Program supported by the FATE Center.
HomeBase
SIL
Housing First
Thru Project
Do community members who take tests with TAMUSA's Testing Center have to pay for parking?
No
If a student has a diagnostic score of 2 or 3 in Math, what course does the Math department prefer the student be placed in?
MATH 0300
True or False: TAMUSA's 1st year retention rate averages around 55%.
Last year, on average, students who attended 14 or more SI sessions earned at least _____________ higher than their classmates in their class.
Half a letter grade
FATE students can request up to _____ dollars every academic year for emergencies.
$500
What does TCFP stand for?
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
What does Clint call the process he does (with the help of IT) to allow not college-ready students enrolled in the co-req course this term to register for the college level course next term?
ROC (or ROCs)
FTIC & not college-ready
What was the average GPA of students who met with a tutor in Spring 2026?
3.07 (3.0 - 3.1 will be accepted)
What is the name of the scholarship foster/adopted youth can apply for that pays out $2500 in fall and $2500 in spring?
Educational Training Voucher or ETV