Holistic Advising

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has mandated Holistic Advising for placement.

TSI Rule 4.53 definition of differentiated placement is the advising and placement of students based on individual strengths and needs. Placement may be based on:

1.  TSC assessment cut-score,

2.  Diagnostic profile,

3.  High school GPA/class ranking,

4.  Prior coursework,

5.  Workplace experience,

6.  Non-cognitive factors (motivation, self-efficacy), and

7.  Family life issues (job, transportation, finances, childcare, etc.).