Alamo Colleges TSI Math Placement Test Prep

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Based on 202 reviews

The TSIA2 course I took was a tremendous help. I went into the course knowing very little about math other than middle school level basics. I took math when I was in high school but I never understood what was going on and I had just barley scrapped by. This course is the first thing I've ever been able to understand on the topic of math. I feel confident to go to college now that I have a clue on what's going on. Thank you so much.

Gaige Wildhunt

20:11 11 Jul 22

That course was the absolute reason in my success of the TSIA2 test. I did pass it and can take College level algebra instead of developmental math. Specifically speaking, the quadratic equations, functions/graphing, linear equations in two variables and expressions, equations and formulas really helped. So I'd most definitely give that course a lot of credit to helping me pass.

Myron Johnson (MJ's Liquid Gold)

16:34 13 Jan 22

I passed my TSI and couldn’t have done it without this site! Thank y’all so much! Everything was very helpful since I haven’t been in high school since 2013 so most of it was like learning it for the first time and was so easy to understand! Thank y’all!

Courtney Wheelhouse

21:28 28 May 21

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What math placement test does Alamo Colleges use?

Alamo Colleges uses the TSI math placement test. To review for the test, you’ll want a study guide that includes comprehensive instruction, guided practice, and interactive tests. For most students, test prep books and practice questions are not enough, and classes and tutors are too expensive. Fortunately, online courses now offer a balance of affordability and effectiveness.

Do I need to take the TSI math placement test at Alamo Colleges?

Most students at Alamo Colleges will need to take the TSI math placement test. However, if you think you might have a high enough score on the SAT or ACT to be exempt from taking the placement test, check online or contact your testing center.

What type of math is on the Alamo Colleges math placement test?

The math on the Alamo Colleges TSI placement test covers Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and Geometry. Make sure your preparation only includes the topics on the test - nothing more and nothing less. The best test prep courses emphasize efficiency.

Is the math on the Alamo Colleges placement test hard?

The TSI math placement test at Alamo Colleges isn’t hard if you receive the necessary individualized instruction when preparing for the test. With a study guide that has a math tutor built into the program, you’ll get all the help you need.

Does Alamo Colleges accept CLEP?

Yes, Alamo Colleges accepts CLEP credits. For example, students who pass the CLEP College Algebra may be able to receive course credit at Alamo Colleges.

What is Alamo Colleges known for?

Five colleges form the Alamo Colleges District. One of the more recent additions, Northwest Vista College offers over 18,000 students the opportunity to study in traditional and non-traditional forums through its main campus and several satellite locations. Palo Alto College was a finalist for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. St. Philip’s College was traditionally a black college since its founding in 1898 and continues to adapt to meet the needs of an ethnically diverse community. It has two campuses: the Martin Luther King Campus (MLK) and the Southwest Campus (SW). San Antonio College typically has an enrollment of over 20,000 students per semester and bears the namesake of the city in which the four preceding district colleges are located. Situated just to the northeast, in Universal City, Texas, Northeast Lakeview College opened in 2007 and, after ten years, received full accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Enrollment into one of the five colleges in the district is handled through ApplyTexas. A high school transcript with GPA or official scores from the GED will be expected. SAT or ACT scores that are sufficiently high may preclude the necessity of taking the TSI assessment. If this test is required, students may need to use the Go FAARR and Test Prep modules. In addition to statewide testing and Post-Assessment advising, students should be prepared to take two college-readiness testing modules through the district’s online interface, ACES.

Different colleges within the district offer different programs. For example, Northeast Lakeview College, Palo Alto College, and San Antonio College all offer a Biology program that has a pre-nursing emphasis. The last of these three schools has a designated nursing program that prepares students, through either the generic program or the career mobility program (which has either a vocational nurse or a military mobility track), to seek licensure through the Texas Board of Nursing upon completing the Associate of Applied Science Degree and passing the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). SPC has both a Vocational Nursing program and an LVN/Military to ADN program. The latter provides a single year of accelerated studies that may enable Licensed Vocational Nurses to attain an associate degree more rapidly.

Most of the colleges in the district, like Northwest Vista College, offer programs specifically designed for obtaining an Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT). This degree may enable graduates to fill the position of assistant teacher in schools. They may also, along with graduates from an Associate of Arts degree program in another discipline, transfer to a four-year institution and, upon completion of their studies, seek to obtain certification as a teacher.