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What is the purpose of the TSI?
To test your preparedness to take college level classes.
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What does TSI stand for?
Texas Success Initiative
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How many extra points do you receive for an advanced class (Pre-AP, AP, or Dual Credit)?
10
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What types of universities accept the top 10% of high school students?
Public
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What is an extracurricular activity?
An after school activity such as sports, band, YoungLife, dance, cheer, etc.
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What is the purpose of the SAT?
It is an admissions test for college.
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What sections are on the TSI?
Reading, Math, and Writing
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How can you calculate a student's unweighted GPA?
Average all of their grade without any extra points
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Is Texas A&M a public or private university?
Public
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Do extracurricular activities show that you are well rounded person and likely to be involved in college as well?
Yes.
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Why would you have to take a remedial class in college?
If you never passed the TSI.
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If you fail the TSI should you immediately retake the test?
No, you should study with Ms. Frances before testing again
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How can you calculate a student's weighted GPA?
Average all of their grades after adding 10 points for any advanced (Pre-AP, AP, or Dual Credit) classes.
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Are junior are community colleges 2 or 4 year schools?
2
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Why would you want to send Letters of Recommendation to a college?
It is helpful for a college to see if you are a good fit especially if you may not be in the top 10% of your class.
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How can you receive college credit and high school credit for a class at the same time.
Take a dual credit (ACC) class.
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How can you be exempt from taking the TSI?
High SAT (1070) or ACT (23) score or have been/were in the military
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If a student is ranked 30 out of 200 what quarter of their class are they in?
1st
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Is Austin College a 2 or 4 year college?
4
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How many colleges are in the Austin Community College network?
11
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Spell my last name.
WIEWECK
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Before you take the TSI what MUST you do?
Receive information on the importance of the test, simple questions, course options, and resources for students.
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What is the valedictorian scholarship?
First year's tuition paid at a public TX school.
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List the 5 type of "degrees" you can receive from any type of college.
Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
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What can prevent you from receiving financial aid in college?
Failing dual credit (ACC) classes in high school.