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THEA Testing

Texas Higher Education Assessment

The new name for the TASP Test is the THEA Test. The content of the THEA Test is the same as the former TASP Test. The THEA Test has been 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. The THEA Test provides the diagnostic data required by this legislation.

The ACCUPLACER Test is an alternative to the THEA.

Registration bulletins can be picked up in Testing Services located in the Rusk Building, 3rd floor.

Registration is available online at: www.thea.nesinc.com.

Testing Calendar for 2009-2010

Cost

$29.00

What to Bring to the Test Center:

You may NOT bring with you or use during the test any of the following types of calculators:

You will not be permitted to bring or use a calculator manual or to share a calculator with another examinee.  Testing staff will not have calculators or batteries available.

Identification Policy

Acceptable forms of photographic identification include the following:

Acceptable forms of non-photographic identification include the following:

All forms of identification must be originals. Photocopies will not be accepted. If you do not have photographic identification, you may not be admitted to the test center.

Alternative Testing Arrangements
Alternative testing arrangements that are supported by documentation may be provided for the following examinees who would not be able to take the test under standard conditions:

Examinees requesting alternate testing arrangements must submit the following:
test registration form
payment
mail or fax the completed Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form
mail or fax any required documents

The deadline for submission of requests and all necessary documentation for alternative testing arrangements is the regular registration deadline.

Read the THEA Registration Bulletin or contact the THEA Program at www.thea.nesinc.com or telephone (866) 565-4879 for additional information. 
Mailing Address:          THEA Test
                                    Evaluation Systems
                                    Pearson
                                    P.O. Box 140347
                                    Austin Texas 78714-0347

Additional Information

Find more information about THEA Testing at http://www.thea.nesinc.com.

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