Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) assesses reading, mathematics, and writing skills.  Most students will need to take THEA (or a similar test) prior to enrolling in college.   For more information on the specific skills tested by THEA, visit this link:  http://www.thea.nesinc.com/TA7_testskills.asp  TEST DATES (at Blinn) To register for THEA (or Accuplacer) at Blinn, go to the Enrollment Services Administration Building at Blinn.  The office is open Monday-Friday from 8am to 5pm.  You will need to pay $10 to reserve your seat; an additional $29 is due on the test day (no cash).  Contact Ruby Ormsby (ruby.ormsby@blinn.edu or 209-7286) with questions. Report to the Health Building 225 between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. on the Saturday listed below: May 17, 2008 June 28, 2008 THEA EXEMPTIONS Students may be exempt from taking THEA based on a previous standardized test score (SAT, ACT, or Exit-Level TAKS).  To view or print exemption criteria: THEA Exemptions

PRACTICE TESTS Practice and prepare for THEA (and other tests) at the link below. (Login is brya11337 at BHS or lonestar from home.) Practice Now