College
Entrance Exams
Which Entrance Exam is right for me?
To attend a four-year college or university, a student must take the SAT and/or ACT.
To attend a two-year junior/community college, a student must take the TSIA (Texas Success Initiative Assessment).
All colleges require a student to be TSI complete to take college-level courses in math and English. A student may be accepted to a college or university with low SAT/ACT/TSIA scores, however, if these scores do not meet the TSI exemption requirements, then additional TSIA testing via the college's request may be required.
After additional TSIA placement testing, if a student fails to meet the TSI exemption requirement, the college may require the student to take a developmental course in math and/or English.
ACT
Scores needed to be TSI exempt:
Composite Score: 23
English: 19
Math: 19
For more information on test dates and to register for the ACT visit: www.ACT.org
SAT
Scores needed to be TSI exempt:
EBRW: 480
Math : 530
For more information on test dates and to register for the SAT visit: www.collegeboard.org
TSIA
Scores needed to be TSI exempt:
Reading: 945 and 5 essay
Math : 950
To register for the TSIA, visit the Go Center. You may also contact the SFA testing center or Angelina College to take the TSIA on their campuses.
Admissions Process
APPLY APPLY APPLY!!
...and pay attention to deadlines!
Item(s) needed for college applications:
Financial Aid
FAFSA
The FAFSA is a federal financial aid program for students attending college. You must fill out a FAFSA to receive government grants, and universities will require you to have an FAFSA on file before awarding any scholarships. You can use your parents' tax information from the previous year to complete a FAFSA. Click here to go to the FAFSA web page.
If you need assistance with your FAFSA, check out the resources on this page, or come visit us in the Go Center!
Scholarships
Below are scholarship opportunities, Please reach out to Mrs. Jackson-Tubbs if you have questions or know of any others that are available. Deadlines for scholarships vary, so please refer to the individual link for more information.
The Scholly App is a $3/month service that will match you with qualifying scholarships!