How to Take the TSI Assessment

Get the guidance you need to complete the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment at Blinn College. Learn about testing options, required pre-assessment steps, scheduling, fees, and what to expect before taking the exam.

Schedule an In-Person TSI Assessment Appointment

Step 1: Apply to Blinn College

Step 2: Schedule Your TSI Appointment

Appointments and Walk-Ins

In-person testing is only guaranteed by appointment at the following locations.

Step 3: Pay Your Test Fees

  • After you schedule your appointment, you will receive an email with instructions on how to pay.

  • Testing Fees:

    • Full Test (English Language Arts & Reading + Math): $30

    • Single Section (either ELAR or Math): $10

    • Essay Retake Only (must have completed essay portion previously): $10

Important: All testing fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Step 4: Prepare for Your Testing Day

  • Arrive on time for your appointment.

  • You must bring a valid, physical photo ID to your testing appointment.
    Accepted forms of ID include:

    • Blinn ID card

    • Driver’s license

    • State-issued ID card

    • Passport

Digital copies or photos of your ID will not be accepted. If you do not present an acceptable physical ID, you will not be allowed to take the test.

Step 5: After You Test

  • After you complete your TSI Assessment, you can meet with an academic advisor to plan your next steps.

  • Visit our Meet with an Academic Advisor page for advising hours and availability.

Take the TSI Assessment from Home

ProctorU is an online proctoring service provided through a contract with the College Board's TSI testing program.

  • ProctorU is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by appointment.

  • The fee for using ProctorU is $28, in addition to Blinn College's TSI Assessment fees.

If you would like to test through ProctorU, follow these steps:

Step 1: Apply to Blinn College

Step 2: Check if ProctorU Works for You

Important: Before scheduling your ProctorU appointment, you must have a voucher number from Blinn College (details in Step 3).

Step 3: Request Your Testing Voucher

Do not schedule your ProctorU appointment until you have your voucher number.

  • Complete the Voucher Request Form to notify Blinn College that you would like to test through ProctorU.

  • After submitting your form:

    • You will receive an email from the Blinn Testing Center with instructions to pay the Blinn TSI Assessment fee ( $30 for all parts, $10 for one part).

  • Once payment is received, your voucher will be emailed to you directly from Accuplacer.
    (Be sure to check your spam/junk folder!)

Voucher Processing Time: Your voucher will be processed within three business days after payment is received.

Step 4: Prepare for Your Testing Appointment

On the day of your test, you must have:

  • A valid, physical photo ID (driver’s license, state-issued ID, passport, or Blinn College ID).

    Digital copies or photos of your ID will not be accepted. You will not be allowed to test without a valid physical ID.

  • Your testing voucher number.

Note: ProctorU may have additional technology or environment requirements. Please review their guidelines carefully when scheduling.

Step 5: After You Test

  • After you complete your TSI Assessment, you may meet with an academic advisor to plan your next steps.

  • Visit our Meet with an Academic Advisor page for advising hours and availability.

Take the TSI Assessment at Another Institution

Remote testing is available for students who live outside the Blinn College District area and are unable to test at one of Blinn's campuses.

Follow these steps to complete your TSI Assessment at a remote location:

Step 1: Apply to Blinn College

Step 2: Find a Test Center Near You

  • Use the Accuplacer Testing Center Lookup to find a convenient testing site.

  • Important: Most remote testing centers charge a separate proctoring fee, which you must pay directly to them. This is in addition to the TSI test fee you pay Blinn College.

Step 3: Request a Remote Site Voucher

Step 4: Pay Your Test Fees

  • After you submit your voucher request, Blinn College will email you instructions to pay your TSI Assessment fee.

  • Testing Fees:

    • Full Test (English Language Arts & Reading + Math): $30

    • Single Section (either ELAR or Math): $10

    • Essay Retake Only (must have previously completed essay portion): $10

Please note: All testing fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Step 5: Schedule Your Testing Appointment

  • Once you receive your voucher information, contact your chosen testing center to schedule your appointment.

  • Important:
    You must have your voucher information before your testing appointment.

  • On test day:

    • Arrive on time.

    • Bring a valid, physical photo ID (accepted IDs: Blinn ID card, driver’s license, state-issued ID, or passport).

      Digital copies or photos of your ID will not be accepted. You will not be allowed to test without a valid physical ID.

Step 6: After You Test

  • Once you have completed your TSI Assessment, you may meet with an academic advisor to plan your next steps.

  • Visit our Meet with an Academic Advisor page for advising hours and availability.

I Have Already Taken the TSI Assessment

If you have taken the TSIA within the last five years, you may submit those test scores to be used at Blinn by completing the Test Score Submission Form (you will be asked to log into your myBLINN account).

You may also submit the Score Request Form to have Blinn pull your previous score reports. Please allow up to five business days for processing.

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