Students must satisfy the THEA or an approved alternative test before enrolling in college level courses unless otherwise exempt or waived.

The Accuplacer test was developed, standardized and validated by the College Board. It is used at over 300 colleges in the US. We began using it here in 1992. The results are based on your answers to a series of questions. If you do not take the test seriously, or if you are not feeling well when you take the test, the results may be poor. See similar questions...

Reading 230, Math 230, Writing 220 (Teacher certification requires a Reading score of 250 before a student may intern.) See similar questions...

You may go to www.thea.nesinc.com to see testing dates and registration information for THEA. Contact our Wharton Testing Center at 979-532-6386 or 6457, our Sugar Land Testing Center at 281-243-8434 or 8503, or our Fort Bend Tech Center at 281-239-1532, for ASSET testing dates. (ASSET is for WCJC students only). You may visit our website at www.wcjc.edu to see all our testing schedules. See similar questions...

Accuplacer consists of three sections (reading, writing and math). Most students take three hours to complete all three sections, but there is no time limit. The math, reading, and writing sections will be multiple choice, with the writing section requiring an essay. A more detailed Accuplacer description (Adobe .pdf) including practice questions is available online. See similar questions...

If you think your skills are better than the test indicated there are things you can do. During the first week of class, teachers will test you to determine whether you are in the right class. These tests tell your instructor where you fit best. You can then change classes if the tests show that you're in the wrong class. You are also eligible to take the Accuplacer test six months after you take it the first time. See similar questions...

The Accuplacer Test evaluates English and math competency. This is a placement test with three sections (reading, sentence structure, and math). English 101A or equivalent (ENG 1A) is required for admission. The English reading comprehension requirement is met through "clearing" English 163. The math requirement is met through "clearing" Math 151 (Algebra). Students take the test at the Placement Center in Building 1, fourth floor, Room 1405A. See similar questions...

Quick THEA allows for a “quick,” hassle-free registration. Quick THEA is the official THEA test given on days and times convenient for both individual schools and their students. Only current Brookhaven College students are allowed to register for the Quick THEA in the Advising Center. A $29 fee is paid the day of the test. Test results are normally available within two weeks. The regular THEA is given six times a year on the dates listed in the THEA Registration Bulletin. See similar questions...

Contact the office of the Texas Success Initiative for all THEA (formerly TASP) questions. Call 512-471-TASP (471-8277) or visit the THEA Web site. See similar questions...

THEA is waived if the student is enrolled in a certificate program that is 42 semester hours or less. Student is exempt if (l) 3 college hours were completed prior to the Fall of 1989, (2) student has earned a Bachelors Degree, or (3) student has reached a designated level on the ACT, SAT, or TAAS test within a designated time period. See similar questions...

Yes, various THEA study guides are available at most bookstores. A practice test is also available through the THEA Web site, www.thea.nesinc.com. See similar questions...

There is no cost for the assessment, if taken as the initial assessment. It is highly recommended that you take all portions of the test at one sitting. See similar questions...

If for any reason, you need to re-test in one or more areas, you will need to pay a fee of $10 per part. See similar questions...

TASP/THEA status must be "Passed" in all three areas (Reading, Writing & Math), or the student must be TSI complete in all three areas by some other means (see an advisor or counselor). See similar questions...

Yes. We have a small number of the TASP (THEA) study guides available for checkout. We also have some located at the Media/Reserves desk for in-library use. See similar questions...

With few exceptions, Lee College administers the Accuplacer whenever the Counseling Center is open. Students are advised to contact the Counseling Center to reserve a test time. Walk-ins may test if space is available. Accuplacer scores are available immediately following testing. See similar questions...

Lee College administers the THEA test at least once each month. Students are advised to contact the Counseling Center for exact dates and times. Score results will be mailed to the student’s home and should arrive one to three weeks after testing. The College has ways in which you will be able to demonstrate that you are ready for college level work. This may include developmental courses and retesting. See similar questions...

Our goal for students is academic success. At Brookhaven College THEA scores are used as an assessment and/or placement tool. The minimum passing THEA score in math is 230 which equates to completion of our DMAT 0097 course. The college-level standard score, as defined by the state, is 270. For this reason, you will be required to take developmental math courses if you have passed THEA with a score below 270. See similar questions...

All students must take the reading portion of the Accuplacer Test. Some students may have already taken an English composition course that is equivalent to the English 101A requirement. Students who do not "clear" English 163 must take English 163 at Ohlone or a reading substitution course (see a counselor for the list). The math requirement can be cleared by taking the Accuplacer math test or taking a math course of Elementary Algebra or higher from an accredited college in the U.S.A. See similar questions...