FAQs

A student can provide an official transcript from the high school where SAT/ACT/TAKS scores are recorded. If you previously attended another college/university and were exempt, provide those official transcripts showing your exemption.

Please note, a student who meets a TSI exemption status may still need to fulfill alternative placement requirements.  

No, you are not required to re-test. However, any placement scores that are more than 3 years old will expire and may not be used for course placement.

No. However, before registering for college level courses, all students must provide proof of meeting TSI requirements. All documents must be official.  Please see exemptions.

Students not taking the Accuplacer or approved TSI exam test when required will not be able to register at Northwest Vista College. The test information is used to determine appropriate placement into courses.

ELA 2200+

ESSAY 3+

MATH 2200+

(Please note, students scoring below 2300 on the Math TAKS will be required to take an alternative placement test in that section.  Please see the Testing Office for more information.)

 

Students may call the Assessment Office at (210)486-4346.

Students can also email the Assessment Office at nvc-assessment@alamo.edu 

The Assessment Office is located on the second floor in room 207 of the Cypress Campus Center.  Click here to view map.