People who want to enroll in Texas’s public colleges and universities typically take the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA). It is intended to evaluate how prepared students are for college in the three fundamental subject areas of reading, writing, and mathematics. The evaluation assists in determining whether students have the abilities and knowledge required to succeed in introductory college courses. The THEA is frequently required for students who do not qualify for specific exemptions based on their ACT, SAT, or TSI (Texas Success Initiative) scores, although the requirements may differ between institutions. The THEA or another assessment endorsed by the institution may be required of high school students, adult learners, and transfer students who intend to enroll in undergraduate programs at Texas public colleges or universities.