The THEA Quick Test is offered by many colleges, universities, and high schools at convenient locations across Texas. The purpose of the test 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.

Contact the institution where you would like to take the test for information about how to register for the THEA Quick Test. For a list of available test sites and their contact information, see "Test Sites."

See "Test Sites" to find the most convenient testing location for you. Please note that additional testing locations may be offered. If your institution is not listed, consult with your advisor to determine whether the THEA Quick Test is administered at your institution.

The test fee is $29.00. Check with your institution to determine if any additional fees apply. Fees may be paid by personal check or money order made payable to Evaluation Systems or by credit card (VISA or MasterCard only) or a debit or check card that carries the VISA or MasterCard logo and that can be used without the entry of a personal identification number (PIN). Bank cards without a VISA or MasterCard logo cannot be accepted.

Contact the THEA Quick Test site to discuss your request for alternative testing arrangements.

The THEA Test consists of three sections: Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Each section of the THEA Test is designed to measure a student's academic skill against an established standard of competence. A student's scores are based on his or her performance in relation to the skills being tested. For a complete list of THEA test skills, refer to "THEA Test Skill Descriptions."

You should bring your admission information, several sharpened No. 2 pencils with erasers (no pens or mechanical pencils), and two pieces of identification, one with a recent photograph. You may bring a four-function (+, –, ×, ÷), nonprogrammable calculator (with square root [√] and percent [%] keys).

An official score report for all sections will be mailed to you within one week after your answer document is received at Evaluation Systems.

Your score report shows your score on each section of the THEA Quick Test and indicates how you performed on the skills in each section. This will provide information for you to use in identifying your areas of strength and weakness. If you do not pass the Writing Section, the features of your writing that need improvement will be noted on your score report in the space below your Writing Section score.

Score reports will be sent to institutions through the electronic THEA Test Score Distribution System. Unofficial scores for the Reading and Mathematics sections will be posted 24 hours after receipt of your answer document. Official scores for all three sections of the test will be posted within one week after your answer document is received by Evaluation Sytems. A report of your scores will be sent to each of the institutions you indicated on your THEA Quick Test registration form.

Yes. Score information sent to the institutions through the THEA Test Score Distribution System contains scaled scores and skill area performances for each section taken.

Yes. The THEA Test Score Distribution System allows institutions to search the THEA History Database for an examinee's scores. You will be required to sign the Authorization for Release of THEA Test Scores before an institution can use this service.