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Since 1989, the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA®) has provided Texas students and institutions of higher education with a flexible, fair, and accurate testing and score-reporting system. Its purpose is to assess the reading, mathematics, and writing skills that entering freshman-level students should have if they are to perform effectively in undergraduate certificate or degree programs in Texas public colleges or universities.

The THEA Test was approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, under Senate Bill 286, Texas Education Code, Section 51.3062: Texas Success Initiative, for use by Texas institutions of higher education as an assessment instrument to evaluate incoming students. It provides the diagnostic data required by this legislation; its content is the same as that of the former TASP Test.

The THEA Test is the only assessment developed specifically to evaluate the readiness of students for college-level coursework in Texas. It was developed through a rigorous review and approval process supported by skilled and experienced Texas educators. All THEA Test questions have been reviewed by committees of Texas educators to ensure content accuracy and to prevent potential bias.

You may pick up the THEA Information Packet containing a registration form in the Testing Center office Room 200D in the Student Center or visit the THEA website at: www.thea.nesinc.com.

Preparation Classes

THEA preparation classes are offered through the Community Services Division.  Please call 936-633-5208 for more information and class schedules.

Practice exams can be obtained at the THEA website at:  www.thea.nesinc.com.

2007–2008 BEFORE YOU REGISTER  TEST DATES Refer to the following table for information about registration options and deadlines for each test administration. Test Date Regular Registration Deadline Late Registration Deadline (additional fee applies) Emergency Registration Deadline (additional fee applies) October 13, 2007 September 14, 2007 October 3, 2007 October 10, 2007 February 23, 2008 January 25, 2008 February 13, 2008 February 20, 2008 April 19, 2008 March 21, 2008 April 9, 2008 April 16, 2008 **June 21, 2008 May 23, 2008 June 11, 2008 June 18, 2008 **July 26, 2008 June 27, 2008 July 16, 2008 July 23, 2008 ** Not at Angelina College. The deadline for submission of requests and all necessary documentation for alternative testing arrangements is the regular registration deadline. Because of space, staff, and time constraints, there can be no assurance that requests received after this deadline can be accommodated. Internet Registration All registration periods. To register on the Internet, your registration must be completed by 5:00 p.m. central time on the registration deadline for the period. U.S. Mail Registration Regular registration period only. To register by mail, your registration materials must be postmarked by the regular registration deadline.

 

 

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