The math section covers fundamental math, algebra, geometry, and problem solving. The writing section has a written essay of 300 to 600 words and multiple-choice questions. For students who plan to attend a public community college, public technical college, or public university in Texas. About 125 public and independent community colleges, technical colleges, and universities in Texas, as well as a number of high schools, have Test Centers . The sections are not timed separately.
Some waivers are available.
Ask the financial aid office at the institution you wish to attend or your high school counselor to see if you qualify for a waiver. To familiarize yourself with the test, you can take a practice test available on-line or in The Official TASP Test Study Guide , but it is not required. The study guide includes test-taking strategies and test instructions. Ask your high school counselor or college admissions counselor for more details. The Texas Academic Skills Program and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.