PSAT | SAT | ACT | TSI

PSAT/ NMSQT

Scope

Duration: 2 hours 14 minutes
Sections: Math, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing
Cost: Fee is covered by the school
Max Score: 1520

The PSAT, Preliminary SAT, helps prepare students for the SAT and ACT. All sophomores and juniors are automatically registered for the test that takes place in October. This exam does not count towards your college applications but it is the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship.

What to Bring 

What Not to Bring

  • Any device, including smart watches, that can be used to record, transmit, receive or play back audio,     photographs, text, or video content
    • Protractors, compasses, or rulers
    • Highlighters, colored pens or pencils
    • Dictionary or other books
    • Food and drinks
 

SAT

Scope

Duration: 2 Hours 14 Minutes
Sections: Math, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Cost: $55 (1 test is offered during the spring for juniors cost is covered by the school for that exam) 
Max Score: 800 each section

*Students who are eligible can receive a fee waiver. Check with Ms. Luna on requirements. 

Test Prep Mock Exams

TBD

Test Prep Organizations

The SAT is used as an entrance exam by most colleges and universities. This test is used as one factor in the admission decision process. To register for the SAT, visit www.collegeboard.org.

 

SAT Dates for 2025-26

SAT Test Date* Registration Deadline
Aug 23, 2025 Aug 29, 2025
Register
Sep 13, 2025 Sept 2, 2025
Register
Oct 4, 2025 Sep 19, 2025
Register
Nov 8, 2025 Oct 24, 2025
Register
Dec 6, 2025 Nov 21, 2025
Register
Mar 14, 2026 Feb 27, 2026
Register
May 2, 2026 Apr 17, 2026
Register
 

ACT

Scope

Duration: 2 Hours 55 Minutes

Sections: Eng., Math, Reading, Writing (Optional)
Cost: $60; $85 with Writing
Max Score: 36

*Students who are eligible can receive a fee waiver. Check with Ms. Valverde on requirements.

Test Prep Mock Exams

TBD

Test Prep Organizations

 

Similar to the SAT, the ACT is used as an entrance exam by most colleges and universities. To register for the ACT, visit www.act.org. 

ACT Dates for 2025-26

 

Test Date Regular Registration Deadline
Late Fee Applies After This Date
Late Registration Deadline

September 6, 2025 

August 1 August 19

October 18, 2025

September 12  October 30

December 13, 2025

November 7 November 24

February 14, 2026

January 9 January 23
 

Texas Success Initiative (TSIA)

Scope

Duration: About 3 hours but it's self-paced and not timed
Sections: English, Writing (Essay), and Math
Cost: Free on campus

TSI Practice 

TSI Practice (Select TSIA 2)

 

Score Retrieval

Students will immediately receive an email from Accuplacer following their test with a link to retrieve their scores. 

 

If you don't have access to that email but need your scores, please follow these steps: 

  • Go to the Accuplacer Student Portal 
  • Enter in your Information (Where it asks for student ID you'll need to enter your State ID.  You can find this by logging into the student's Naviance account, clicking on About Me, and My Account)
  • Once you enter your information, scroll to the bottom of the page and select Send my scores
  • You'll receive an email to the account listed with your score report
  • If you need to send it to an institution, from your score report, select Share my Score Report and select the school that needs your scores

 

The TSI Assessment is designed to help institutions of higher education determine if students are ready for entry level courses in English and Math.  All students are encouraged to complete and meet the TSI benchmarks before they graduate.  The test is typically administered to all 9th and 11th graders during their spring semesters.  Seniors will have the opportunity to re-test throughout their senior year.  For more information, please visit TEA's site

Benchmark Scores needed: 

Section Score
English, Language Arts and Reading

945 and an essay of 5 or more

or 

Less than 945 and a diagnostic level of 5 or more and an essay of 5 or more

Math

950 

or 

Less than 950 and diagnostic level of 6

Scores needed to be exempt from the TSI: 

Test ELAR Score Math Score
SAT 

480

530
ACT (Taken before 2/15/23

23 Composite with 19 English

23 Composite with 19 Math
ACT (taken on/ after 2/15/23) Combined score of 70 on English and Reading 22 math
Additional score exemptions can be found here

 

 

Test Prep Organizations

Khan Academy

More than a Teacher

Princeton Review

Kaplan Test Prep

Sylvan Learning Center