- Register for the SAT
- Register for the ACT
- TSI-A: Talk to your Success coach
- ASVAB: Talk to your counselor
Preparing for college tests
Learn about ways you can prepare for taking college readiness assessments.
Texas requires that students take tests like the SAT, ACT and TSI-A to determine if they are ready for college. Studies show that test scores improve significantly with practice. There are plenty of tools to get ready for your tests, such as online practice tools, invitation-only programs and special programs within our district.
Learn more about college readiness assessments on our college and career readiness page.
Online test prep
Shmoop
All of our students can practice for the ACT, ASVAB, AP, PSAT, SAT and TSI-A using Shmoop's Test Prep Suite. To use Shmoop:
- Go to Ready Hub to access Shmoop.
- Sign in with your GISD login.
- Find and click on "My Stuff", and select "Test Prep Passes".
- Pick your test and get started.
Khan Academy
We have partnered with Khan Academy to provide personalized study plans based on their PSAT scores. To get started, simply link your PSAT or SAT scores to Khan Academy Official SAT Practice. Aim to work through each skill until you score at level three.
Find out more about this free online resource and how students should set up and link their accounts on the Khan Academy instructional resource page. Remember, the skills needed to succeed on SAT can help with the TSI-A as well.
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Campus opportunities
TSI-A Success program
Each high school campus has two TSI-A Success coaches. These coaches advise students on scores needed for college readiness, help enroll students in virtual TSI-A test prep and host intervention when needed. Coaches will arrange face-to-face or remote testing when students are ready to take the official TSI-A.
PSAT/SAT Boot Camp
Students are invited to attend a free college entrance exam prep program for the PSAT and SAT. We offer PSAT/SAT boot camps in the fall and SAT boot camps in the spring to help students succeed on the exam.
Students may participate in virtual, student-driven test prep through Shmoop for the 2020-21 school year. Face-to-Face boot camps are not offered but may resume next school year.
Invitation-only test prep programs
Students that score well on the PSAT may be invited to participate in one of the district's Scholar programs.
Rising Scholars and Superintendent's Scholars
The 100 top scoring 9th and 10th-graders on the PSAT earn special titles for their achievements. 9th-graders are designated Rising Scholars and 10th-graders as Superintendent's Scholars.
Students with high scores are invited to a free summer PSAT prep program called the Scholars Academy. Students will learn test-taking tips and strategies, which helps students increase their chances of qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship program.
The 100 top-scoring 10th-graders will be recognized at the Superintendent's Scholars Ceremony.
Superintendent's Honor Scholar
The 50 top scoring 10th-graders are designated as Superintendent's Honor Scholars. These students are invited to participate in a partnership program between the district and KD College Prep. This program includes at least 58 hours of rigorous instructional workshops at any of the KD College Prep locations with the goal of maximizing their potential to achieve National Merit Semifinalist or Finalist recognition.