TSI Essay Practice!

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In this video, I teach you how to easily understand a TSI essay prompt, how to organize your essay, and how to write your own essay following my exclusive TSI Essay Formula!
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[@steiner1436]

Your template was insanely helpful, was stressing about the TSI then found your video. Memorized the key points of the template and made a 7 on the essay the next day! Ty really appreciate the vids.

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy I was able to help!! That’s a GREAT score!!!

[@mrtechno966]

This video was very helpful and it helped me pass, but here are some more tips that I think are important in making sure you pass. (I failed 2x and these were the things I changed the third time around) •The most important thing is word count. If you only write 300 words your going to fail so make sure you write 450+ words!! • it’s graded by a computer. The program is looking at your writing style and not the content in your paper. •do not have short sentences. Have at least 15 words per sentence. •Avoid First-person phrases like, “In my opinion” or “I believe” If you take mine + Mr. Tooheys tips you’ll pass with a high score!

[@MichaelToohey]

Thanks for your insights, Key! I agree with you about the computer grading your writing style for sure… but if you actually have something to say, your style is almost guaranteed to be better than hundreds of words of nonsense, so don’t ignore the content of your essay! That being said, we’ll done on passing (and not giving up!) and thank you for sharing your valuable insights!!

[@mrtechno966]

@@MichaelToohey oh yes of course! i agree 100%, I should have made that clear. I wanted to get as close to 600 words as possible so I applied that tip when I was finished with my essay but I was still a couple hundred words away for 600. So I just added on to my body paragraphs by rewording what I already said, which I would not normally do this if a person was reading the essay but since it was a computer it didn’t seem to matter. But thanks for the support and I’ll definitely be buying your math course when I have to take that portion of the TSI. I think it’ll definitely help me pass it the first time around 🤞🏻

[@MichaelToohey]

I love the value you’re adding to the discussion here!!! Thank you! Please let me know if you have any questions as you begin your math prep or if I can help in any other way!

[@cadeg6658]

I took the tsi on on Tuesday, i passed the english and writing part, i did ok on the math, but i did very bad on the essay. I never really knew how to properly construct a essay and i was stressing out because i needed that essay part to be on the “college ready” side of the tsi scale so i can take the classes i needed for my major. I watched this video and studied what you taught and two days later i passed with a high score thanks to you. I really appreciate you uploading this video and providing the help i needed to pass.

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to help!!! You put in the work to prepare, so your success is well deserved! Best of luck with the rest of your studies!!

[@cadeg6658]

@@MichaelToohey thank you very much!

[@samanthav3482]

@@MichaelToohey retaking my essay tomorrow, wish me luck lol 😬

[@MichaelToohey]

Best of luck… I’ll be praying for your success!!

[@marycoletteujunwa2693]

@@MichaelToohey please I need help for the reading part and Math, I passed writing and essay because I wrote only English Now, I want to write my math and reading, this Friday,I need a serious help on them, I want to pass them all, this Friday Thank you so much Michael Toohey

[@SatoruTrading]

Thank you soooo much Mr Toohey for your essay template. i gave TSIA yesterday and passed in all sections with preparation of 2 weeks. i watched all your videos and your cheat sheets really helped. I cant thank you much you covered every topics. i got 5 in Essay and i am happy with that because i barely did any practice. All magic is of your Essay Template. it made Essay planing and structuring very very easy, i just wrote my thoughts and essay was ready. (My essay prompt was: do people get successful because of Luck or people get successful with hard work). This was my prompt if someone wants to practice there was 2 quotes of some authors about this topics. Thank you sir.

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations on passing!! I’m so happy to help!! Glad you found the essay formula so helpful! That prompt you got is a LOT like one of the essays in my videos… thanks for sharing about your experience!! : )

[@loveefaerie6330]

You both are so unhinged it’s so entertaining. I forget the entire lesson here because I’m so wrapped up in the both of you being so chaotic I love it

[@MichaelToohey]

Ha! Thanks for reaching out!! I’m glad you’re finding a video on writing essays so entertaining!!

[@stormiluce704]

I failed my essay first time. Watched this video, followed the steps and I PASSED today! I used I believe as well. Thank you so much!!

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to help!!! Congratulations on passing!!!

[@axb.h49]

I took the TSI this Thursday. To be honest I knew nothing about this exam, but thanks to you Mr. Toohey your techniques really came in handy and I passed the exam from the first try with high scores. Thank you for your TSI content and I would 100% recommend your course to anyone who needs the TSI.

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations on passing!! Best of luck with the rest of your studies!!

[@sandracastle552]

I failed the essay section on my TSI got a 4. Understanding the question was difficult for me. I will retake it tomorrow and am very excited to apply what I learned from you. Thanks!

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to help! Best of luck on the test tomorrow… I’ll be praying for your success!!

[@kangyeseo8376]

SAME- i’m taking it this Saturday. i got a passing score for the reading, but then i wrote the essay and got a 4. So, i came here to study.

[@MichaelToohey]

Best of luck on your retake!!

[@yoongisdishwasher4485]

Thank you for this video, I watched this before my exam and I scored an 8 on my essay!

[@MichaelToohey]

That’s a fantastic score!! We’ll done!!

[@lynhenry8883]

Took my essay the other day and passed. Thank you Mr. Toohey, this video is very helpful since english is my second language only. But I did not passed the Math and ELAR

[@MichaelToohey]

Thanks for reaching out! Congratulations on passing the essay!

[@courtneyhammock3942]

Took the TSI yesterday, took it 3 times before I watched this tutorial, once I got the information from this video I ended up doing so well! I passed both the math and essay portions thanks to Mr. Tooheys help! Thanks so much Mr. Toohey!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations Courtney!! Thank you for sharing your testimonial!!

[@AnaMunoz-dm6df]

Graduated high school back in 2014 and hadn't been back to school until a few weeks ago to take my TSI for the first time. Writing wasn't my biggest strength, but after watching this video I passed my essay on my first try! Thank you so much for this very helpful video!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Ana!! Best of luck with your return to school!!

[@jasminmaboudi6085]

Watched this for the second time this morning before taking my test, and I passed it. I never practiced the essay before, but I recommend you do it. Thank you, Mr. Toohey.

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to help, Jasmin!!!

[@mayrafaz1426]

I have been watching this and I loved it! I haven’t been to school I’m 10 years so I was a bit rusty! I used this method and 🙌 I scored a 6! The method makes it super easy!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Mayra!!! That’s a great score!!! I’m so happy for you!!

[@Bioticlive]

Hey, Mr. Toohey I just took the TSI, and thanks to this video I got a 6! Thank you!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! That’s a great score! We’ll done!

[@Strey_TXT24]

You are literally a life-saver. I have my tsi day after tomorrow and i had no idea about the exam, but after watching your videos i'm confident enough to give my exam. Thank You!

[@MichaelToohey]

So happy to help, Aryan!! Best of luck on the exam!!

[@Strey_TXT24]

Update:- I passed my Tsi exam

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you!!

[@RRsanantonio]

English is my second language, but I passed the reading with 950 and 6 for the essay. I found Mr. Toohey's videos very helpful. If you need more learning resources, you can try to study with GED materials as well. Thank you Mr. Toohey!

[@MichaelToohey]

Thank you, Hong!! And congratulations on passing the test!!

[@sheebasajan5266]

I took my TSI test today and I passed English multiple choice and essay part . No words to show my gratitude. These guidelines showed me how to construct an essay.Thank you and appreciate your hard work to help us.

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to help!! Congratulations on successfully passing the test!!

[@jonathanvijay3766]

Hey Mr. Toohey, I passed my TSI thanks to you . ngl I was doubtful about the writing of both sides but it paid off! thank you once again!

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to hear you passed!! Congratulations on your success!!

[@starrbella6]

Passed my Essay! Thank you! Great method made it easy to organize my thoughts!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Starr!! So happy for your success!!

[@laurenmj3653]

I just have to tell you THANK YOU so much!! I watched your video last night and took my tsi test today and got a 6! I haven’t been in school in 20 years and I wouldn’t have passed that if i hadn’t of watched your video! Thank you

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Lauren!! I’m so happy to hear that!! Best of luck with the rest of your studies!!

[@laurenmj3653]

@@MichaelToohey thank you so much! :)

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to help!

[@alansam9548]

Really appreciate the start! Thank you

[@MichaelToohey]

My pleasure!!! I’m happy to help!!

[@omjiprasadsah9332]

Today morning, I just remembered your said format and cracked the essay later this afternoon. Thanks, creator!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Omji! I’m so happy to help!

[@farahalyahya1026]

Thank you for the helpful video! I really appreciate you for providing us with these powerful techniques. I'm going to take the test tomorrow. Keep me in your prayers!

[@MichaelToohey]

Than you!! I’ll be praying for you tomorrow!

[@angelamendieta5799]

Did u passed??

[@lvmoonxlxghtvlluv1205]

I took the tsi about a year ago and I’m planning on taking it again and I came across this same video I studied the format and everything and I got a 4 the reasoning was because It said it was repetitive with transitions and other things so use this format wisely but the thought process was good they also made it to where you have to get a 5 on the writing so with using this format I failed when if I could have just done it on my own it could have been so much better

[@michaelahclarice983]

So great full I found your videos. Just took my TSI2 TODAY and got a 960 on my Exam and a 7 on my essay thanks to your videos.

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Michaelah!!! I’m so happy to be able to help!!

[@LUVBUG24K]

you deserve sooo much praise!!!!! thank you!!!!!

[@MichaelToohey]

Ha! Thank you!! All praise be to God… without Him I can do nothing…

[@damisiju2252]

Thank you so muchhhh😝 I've been watching these for days now I passed the test on my first try 🤗🤗

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you!! And I’m happy to help!!

[@spaceoutman52rodriguez64]

I just wanna say Mr. Toohey I had been failing the writing portion all the time until I saw this video I finally pass I just wanna say thank you so much for making this tutorial now all I need is the math

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!! Best of luck on the math test… let me know if you have any questions!

[@mgillespie1985]

Took my TSI essay today and passed it thanks to ur Essay Formula !! Thank You for posting this video🙂

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you, Mari!!

[@nstefan1233]

Just finished my TSI essay today and I got 5 thanks to your video! This is my second retake since I got a 4 last time but thanks to your video its helped me with my organization and structure. Much appreciation 🙏❤️

[@MichaelToohey]

Great Job!!! Thanks for reaching out!!

[@MichaelToohey]

Great Job!!! Thanks for reaching out!!

[@CarleneMcLeod-rh9xp]

Hello Mr. Toohey 👋. I took the TSIA2 today for the second time and I passed the Essay portion with a 6. Thank you for your writing style, I followed it and I was successful 🙏🏽. As for the math portion I failed it it for the second time with a 935 😞 I got registered today for a developmental class in Math (5 weeks long) I’ll just take this route with the Math 😁 🤷‍♀️ THANK YOU! 🙏🏽

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations on passing the essay!!!

[@notpear6480]

Thank you so much I made a 6 today all because of you I’m going to be using this method to do the rest of my essays also the comment @Key made helped me a bunch.

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! That’s a great score!! Best of luck with the rest of your studies!

[@shalomtua]

I took the Tsi yesterday and this video helped me alot in the essay part. Thanks

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to help!!

[@violetacarreno1535]

Thank you so much I took the essay part today and passed with a 6 ! watched your video last night and It helped me so much !

[@MichaelToohey]

That’s a great score, Violeta! Congratulations!!

[@funboi4249]

Before stumbling across this video, I had failed the essay twice and after I Found your video, I was finally able to pass it ! Your tips were very useful and I hope everyone who watches this uses them. Thank you very much!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations on passing!! I’m so happy to help!!

[@jellybelly20]

You are a savior Mr. Toohey. I initially got a 4 on the essay but with your tips and template I ended up getting a 6 the next time around!! Thank you so much 😭

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!! That’s a great score!! I’m so happy to help : )

[@nancypiedra2012]

I passed my test today, found your video lastnight and it helped so much. thank you!!!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Nancy!!! I’m so happy for your success!!

[@peytonboyd406]

Thank you sooo much for this video.I am currently in 8th grade and took both the essay and writing part a few days ago and unfortunately didn’t pass the essay part I got a 4 but after watching your video a lot and putting your strategies to use I passed with a 6!🎉

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Peyton!! I’m so happy for you and your success! Best of luck at the next level!

[@MM-iuoti]

Helllooooo, I watched your video yesterday, and I passed the essay !!!Thank you so much❤

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!! I’m so happy to help!!

[@SunshineJxssie]

Took my essay Tsi yesterday and passed! Now I’m finally free from the shackles of the TSI 💃🏾

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for your success!!

[@wody6742]

Bro I literally finished and I used your formula and I passed first try, thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy to help!!! Best of luck with the rest of your studies!!

[@wody6742]

@@MichaelToohey I just needed the writing already had the math and reading tsi

[@MichaelToohey]

I have some TSI Writing videos too… check them out!

[@KelleyZimm]

Made a 6 on my Essay. I used the essay formula and the feedback you gave and I finally passed. Thank You!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for your success!!

[@zeke2708]

Thanks, this helped me out. I passed the test yesterday I changed it up a bit, I didn’t use “i’s”

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations on passing the test!!!

[@atifajalalzai4503]

Here from Afghanistan 😂 I am taking my exam next week. This video helped me a lot. Wish me good luck, please. Thanks

[@MichaelToohey]

Best of luck on your upcoming test… Praying for your success!!

[@atifajalalzai4503]

@@MichaelToohey Thank you so much Sir.

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m happy to help!

[@Aaronjr-q8o]

Thank you Mr toohey for the advice, I retook my essay today and got a 6! Your videos are informative!!!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!!

[@matitalk]

I am taking both Math and ELAR TSI tomorrow. I've been watching your tutorials. I will let you know the result.

[@MichaelToohey]

Best of luck!! Praying for your success!!

[@ccarocore]

Taking my tsk today but this was very helpful thx I’ll give an update how it goes!

[@MichaelToohey]

Thanks for reaching out!! Best of luck on your test today… Praying for your success!

[@anjalimanoj995]

Hello Mr. Toohey I took my tsi again today. This was my 4th attempt. I successfully passed the essay part with a 5. I am so happy and thank you for making this video and the TSI essay formula sheet helped me a lot. When I wrote my essay this time, I didn't create any new category like theoretical skills. I used the same exact style of writing given in the formula sheet. My topic was is our ability to change ourselves unlimited or our abilities are limited to make important changes in our lives. My argument was the ability to change ourselves are unlimited and after submitting the essay, I was really happy. Once again thank you very very very much for making this video and showing an example of a prompt with a student using the formula sheet. I don't know how to explain my happiness to you. I was very sad when I didn't pass my essay last time and I gave up on my tsi and started practicing for my SAT. But my parents encouraged me to take it again for one last time and I successfully passed it today. I will surely recommend your video to my friends who is going to take TSI ELAR from now on and for my friends who failed the essay part of the TSI. Once again thank you so much. I also would like to see more videos of your tips and tricks for passing SAT Reading and Writing Section. Thank you very much.

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Anjali!!! This makes me so happy to hear! Sounds like you organized your argument and counterargument perfectly, and wrote a great essay!!! So happy for you!!

[@MichaelToohey]

I do have some videos for SAT Reading and Writing, have you seen them on my channel yet?

[@antonioguerrero9381]

I failed twice and today I finally passed my essay. The formula was really helpful.

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Antonio!! I’m so happy I could help!

[@parallelwave4652]

I took the TSI last week unfortunately I was off on the essay by one point and the writing by two problems. Did well on the math. I am retaking it tomorrow and the question for the essay part it was something about money and time and how we value we one differently and why. It was so deep, did not expect it. Hopefully I pass! THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is the most helpful video by far! I was writing my essay and had an outline and everything done well including thesis but decided last minute to change it all and wrote a completely different side of the question for the essay.

[@MichaelToohey]

Thanks for reaching out!! Yes, the essay questions I have seen ARE surprisingly deep, if you’re able to really think about the question (and answers) and consider BOTH sides of the argument… stick to my formula and you will be great! Best of luck on the test!

[@lienlilies8294]

Can you tell me more information about the essay question? I'm going to take the test tomorrow, and I am so scared because I never did good on the essay part.

[@MichaelToohey]

Sure! I’ll be happy to help! What questions do you have?

[@lienlilies8294]

@@MichaelToohey I made a 5 on it. And it is a passing score, right?

[@MichaelToohey]

Yes! A 5 is considered a passing score!! Congratulations!!

[@kangyeseo8376]

taking it tmrw. i’m so busy every week so now i’m rushing through this video i saw some key points hope i pass.

[@MichaelToohey]

Best of luck!! I’ll be praying for your success!!

[@kangyeseo8376]

@@MichaelToohey tysm! i got a 148 for english but i was one point away from passing the essay so i have to do it again. But at least i still have time to keep preparing! i’m going to study the essay some more.

[@memekyles117]

I passed my essay part today from watching your videos... Thank You!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!! I’m happy to help!

[@user-dn1fg4ym5w]

Update. I just completed the TSI reading, essay, and math this evening. Scores from the first time taking in 2022 : ELAR - 956 Essay - 3 Math - 938 Diagnostics - 4 1-10-2024 ELAR - 953 Essay - 5 Math - 950 No need for diagnostics, got enough right on the first 20! Thank you for your help Mr. Toohey! I followed all of your instructions, studied your course, and applied everything I learned.

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you!! Thank you for sharing your success!!

[@scabbypatties]

Not going to lie I was skeptical at first about this video but I passed first try and have been out of school for the last 5 years listen to this man he really out here giving cheat codes to the test.

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations on passing!! I’m so happy to help!!

[@romarictchoffo5950]

I watched to this video this morning and went to take my test. I got a score of 6 I am so happy. Thanks!!

[@MichaelToohey]

That’s a great score! Congratulations!!!

[@italiantime2012]

About to watch this video later!

[@MichaelToohey]

Great! Let me know if you have any questions!!

[@user-eh7uo7br7i]

My 8th grader passed with a 6 using this strategy! Thank you!

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to help!! Pass on my congratulations!!

[@BilboBagginsLoafer]

I procrastinated on studying for my Tsia2 test and am now trying to cram every testing video this guy has into my memory! It’s midnight and one day before my test! I’m off to a great start 🥴😂😩! I’ll update y’all on how I do 😂! Let’s put his videos and my procrastination skills to the ultimate test 😂❤️!

[@MichaelToohey]

I love this post so much!! You study like I did when I was in school!! We’ll, in any case, watch all my videos, and please keep us updated… “Let the Great Experiment Begin!”

[@MichaelToohey]

“Procrastination skills”… Ha!

[@BilboBagginsLoafer]

I failed the math but passed the reading and the essay! Thank you for your video! It really helped me!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations on passing the reading and the essay! I was wondering how you did… thanks for reaching out!

[@anjalimanoj995]

@@BilboBagginsLoafer Hello So my Tsi elar is tomorrow and I am really nervous about the essay part do you have any tips or suggestions for me?

[@classroommusic782]

Bro Francisco is a real one throughout the videos .

[@MichaelToohey]

He did a great job!! Didn’t he?

[@rajveerbhardwaj8470]

I got a 6 out of 8 on my essay yesterday thank you 😁

[@MichaelToohey]

That’s great! I’m happy to help!!

[@DannyStauber]

I PASSED THANKS TO YOU

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy to help!!

[@mrs.jeon.282]

I find it amazing how I scored a 4 out of 5 on my essay on ninth grade i really don’t know how I did that so im just nervouse about the tsi now

[@MichaelToohey]

Don’t worry!! Watch my videos and follow my TSI Essay formula!! You can do this!!

[@ghostlylocust7450]

have my essay tommorow made a 4 on the first try hopefully this will help , either way thankyou. Edit. I passed with a 6

[@MichaelToohey]

Happy to help! Best of luck on the test… I’m praying for your success!

[@ghostlylocust7450]

@@MichaelToohey thankyou so much I thought I did bad but ended up with a 6 thanks for the help

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations!! Great job!!

[@davei2938]

Passed today son! thanks for saving me time bro.

[@MichaelToohey]

Happy to help!! : )

[@Lexiluvsmusic]

I'm only 13 and I'm about to take the TSI test... this video is really helping me!! so please wish me luck! I'm taking the test tomorrow.

[@MichaelToohey]

Best of luck on the test!! I’m praying for your success!!

[@Lexiluvsmusic]

@@MichaelToohey thank you so much!!!

[@nucleotidea]

Hello Mr.Toohey, I have my English and essay test tommorow, and I am super stressed. My teacher keeps telling us that we must have developed ideas. Most of the samples essays have dates and events so I am worried that I won't be able to develop examples and simultaneously stay on topic since the computer will be grading it. Are there are tips that you have to tie back to a thesis? Also great video :)

[@MichaelToohey]

Yes! Just follow the formula that appears in the video and you will be in good shape! Make sure to organize all of your ideas first (just like you see in the video) and the thesis writes itself as long as you follow the formula… best of luck on the test tomorrow!

[@FraudulentBehavior]

I’ve taken the tsi recently,I passed the English,writing,and math section relatively easily but I’ve gotten a 4 on the essay portion of the test every time I have attempted it Hoping this will help me out

[@MichaelToohey]

I think it will!! Let me know if you have any questions!!

[@MachineWashable101]

I first took the essay about 2 months ago and got a 4, I had used the formula my teachers wanted and included a counter argument. I think what happened is that I hadn’t put enough words? I was around like 310 words

[@MichaelToohey]

The requirement is 300-600 words, so a 310 word essay shouldn’t be a problem as long as it directly addresses the prompt and both sides of the argument… just organize your ideas, follow my formula, and you’ll be great!

[@Urboiblaze]

Yes words area big issue due to a computer grading it atleast write 450 or more words on my previous ones i wrote only 310 and 330 the one i got a 6 on had 498 words also make sure ur grammar is correct and make ur thesis and response to it clear

[@nicolleen.2027]

Today’s my test… wish me luck!!!

[@MichaelToohey]

Best of luck!! I’m praying for your success!!

[@timotheemunyankindi755]

Which books can I use to prepare Tsi for english I need more information.

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m not familiar with any of the books… But I do have some videos on my channel for TSI ELAR (English Language Arts and Reading) prep and I have a full video course available with over 10 hours of instruction and all the materials you need to pass! You can click the link in the description of my TSI ELAR videos to get access!

[@ginajohnstone1227]

Seriously watched this loosely right before my tsi and passed 😛😛😛 966 with a 5 on essay good enough for me

[@MichaelToohey]

We’ll done!!! Congratulations on passing!!

[@looneysprig]

I got a 4 on the essay and I’m going to retake it tomorrow and I’m so nervous. I sometimes feel like the machine who graded my essay hates my writing for no reason. I literally put out my heart to that piece and I get a 4? I guess it’s because I rushed to get to the math portion, but thankfully the essay is all I need to re-take, so I can take all the time I want. Also, this video made me realize about some of the elements I missed in ny writing, so thank you and really hope I pass. I’m so nervous 😬

[@MichaelToohey]

You can do this!! Watch my videos and let me know if you have any questions!!

[@looneysprig]

@@MichaelToohey I just took it and I got a 5!!!! Thank you so much for the tips

[@MichaelToohey]

@looneysprig I’m so happy to help!! Congratulations on passing!!

[@justintomerlin]

Just passed! With a 6!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations, Justin!! Well done!!

[@taeheejeong7042]

Hello Mr. Toohey! This is my first time writing messages to you and also preparing for my TSI exam. I'm an international student who is trying to get into college in August. I would like to ask a question about the essay. While I was practicing the TSI with the book called 'TSI study guide 2023~2024 6th Edition', I realized that there were some different types of essay questions. To be specific, the question and the passage were a lot different than the essay in this video. For example, the essay in this video requires me to make one choice and write down reasons to support my opinion. However, in my book, there was a passage about 'parents making troubles while watching their kids' game'. And there were three questions. Question 1 was to analyze and evaluate the passage. Question number 2 was to develop my own perspective. And the final question was to explain the relationship between my perspective and the given passage. I was so surprised when I saw this different type of essay question. So I'm now feeling that I'm kind of lost. It will be an honor if you can give me some advice. And I also want to thank you for sharing all of your TSI education videos. It helped me a lot!

[@MichaelToohey]

Thank you for reaching out!! The format of the essay you see in my videos is for the most recent version of the TSI, the TSIA2 test… I have no idea why they’re structuring the questions the way you describe in the comments above… I’ve seen a lot of 3rd party prep materials that simply aren’t very good, so it could be that simple… the essay formula I provide in the video is helping recent students pass the essay portion (check the comments and see for yourself!) so of course, I recommend following my formula instead… I haven’t heard from any students about changes to the TSI essay, but I’ll let you (and everyone else!) know if there are important updates… Hope that helps!

[@taeheejeong7042]

@@MichaelToohey Thank you so much Mr. Toohey! I'm so glad that recent essay questions are almost like this video. I will practice the essay hard with your formula! Once again, thanks for your advice and support!

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m happy to help!

[@EUDrip]

I have a question, with this prompt are you allowed to play both sides while writing the essay? Or do you have to pick a side and base your reasoning on it?

[@MichaelToohey]

You definitely want to address BOTH sides of the argument in your essay… but whichever side you believe is more persuasive, pick that side to be your argument and make the other side your counterargument. I recommend structuring it using the formula that appears in the video…

[@MichaelToohey]

Make sense?

[@takeabrevk]

Hi Mr. Toohey! Quick question!! Are we allowed to write “stuff” in our essays as Francisco wrote? I personally feel that we are not allowed to write to be, say in a more professional sense as this is the TSI, but I’m not so sure. Please let me know when you can! Thank you sir for your hard work :)

[@MichaelToohey]

Great question!! I personally wouldn’t recommend using the words “stuff” or “things” if you can use a more precise term for those things… I mean, words.

[@MichaelToohey]

: )

[@MachineWashable101]

I got a 4 on my first essay but I’m retaking it in 2 days let’s hope I pass

[@MichaelToohey]

Best of luck! Let me know if you have any questions!

[@lvmoonxlxghtvlluv1205]

Did you pass?

[@howlingmedia4354]

I got a 4, on my test!

[@MichaelToohey]

Good job!

[@theswaggymcswaggerson]

retaking the test tmrw, i’ll let u know how it goes :0

[@MichaelToohey]

Best of luck on the test!!

[@nicoletello1744]

I have a question, the TSI is a timed test?

[@MichaelToohey]

Thanks for reaching out! Great question! The TSI is NOT a timed test…

[@rebeccam8729]

Does the essay need some type of header?

[@MichaelToohey]

Nope!

[@bridgettiscareno8334]

i passed my tsi with a 7 due to limited support of ideas, how can i support my ideas and recieve a score of 8 on the writing portion?

[@MichaelToohey]

That’s a great question! Just make sure that for your argument and counterargument, you have as much good evidence to support your ideas as possible. Not sure how many pieces of evidence you need exactly to get an 8 but I recommend at least 4 pieces of good evidence in each body paragraph to get the highest possible score…

[@anjalimanoj995]

Hello I am taking my TSI exam this coming Friday. This is my fourth time. I didn't pass the reading section the first time and I didn't pass the essay section the other two times. I used all your tips and the style that you have said in the video. But still, I didn't pass my essay. Are there any tips or tricks that you could suggest?

[@MichaelToohey]

So all you need to do is pass the essay portion, correct? Have you tried practicing the essays on your own yet?

[@anjalimanoj995]

@@MichaelToohey I want to do all the parts again even though I passed every section except for the essay. I haven't tried any essays on my own.

[@not_b0b]

are you supposed to indent because when i took the tsi i couldnt

[@MichaelToohey]

I wouldn’t worry about indenting… I can’t imagine that having an impact on your score.

[@mujtabatareen]

Is the writeplacer same as the TSI essay? Especially with regards to the mention of both sides of the argument. I have heard that you're supposed to be a staunch supporter of the side you choose and should refer the counter argument at the end. Is that true? Would be a pleasure if you could shed some light on that?

[@MichaelToohey]

Yes!!! It’s actually the exact same prompt for the TSI and the writeplacer!! You definitely want to refer to both sides of the argument… just follow my formula in my TSI Essay Practice video and you will be on the right track… but you’ve got to address BOTH sides of the argument to do it properly! Just choose the side that you think is more compelling (persuasive) and make that your main argument!! Make sense?

[@mujtabatareen]

@@MichaelToohey Yes, It is definetly making more sense to me now!! Thank you so much for clearing out the confusion.

[@ashleytristan2904]

I took the test I had four paragraphs and used your method included argument and counter argument. I failed with a 4. Do we have the option to only use one side of the argument and provide examples as our middle paragraphs? If that’s easier for us? Also I can’t find a direct answer for how many paragraphs we are supposed to have. I’m take the TSI ELAR essay portion. Is that the same test you are reviewing?

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so sorry to hear you didn’t pass, but you’re so close! You are free to write in any format you like, I just believe that the counterargument/argument format will give most students something substantive to say that will directly address the question… there is no paragraph requirement (only a word-count requirement), but keep in mind that you are graded for grammar/sentence structure as well, so I would practice writing a bit more on your own with a grammar/spell-check app like Google Docs to see what you need to fix in your writing… that alone might be enough to get you to a passing score!

[@MichaelToohey]

And yes, the essay that appears in the video is a TSI essay from and official released TSI practice test…

[@ashleytristan2904]

Got it. Thank you so much for responding!

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m happy to help!!

[@rakyaissefalldiallo7633]

Should we leave space between the paragraphs?

[@MichaelToohey]

I don’t think you have to… In any case, I can’t imagine that affecting your score, having spaces or not…

[@KaylieKristeen]

How can I get the Essay formula ?

[@MichaelToohey]

Thanks for reaching out!! You can get the TSI Essay Formula when you access the full version of the course! Just click the link in the description to get the full course!

[@paulekechukwu8481]

That was a lot😵‍💫

[@rebeccam8729]

Does the essay need a heading or anything?

[@MichaelToohey]

Good question!! No heading necessary… just understand the prompt and answer it directly using the format I show you in the video… best of luck on your upcoming test!!

[@destinymancillas6733]

How can I access the course I just purchased?? Seems I clicked off and now there’s no login link to access my course

[@MichaelToohey]

Thanks for reaching out! You should get a confirmation email with the link you need to access the login page… You may need to check your junk folder depending on your email security settings… let me know if you can’t find it and I’ll send you the link directly myself!

[@MichaelToohey]

What’s your email address?

[@karenmejia1001]

? We have to write this essay on paper ? On a computer

[@MichaelToohey]

Hi, Karen!! Great question: Your essay is typed up on a computer!

[@rebeccam8729]

I was studying this way of doing the essay for abt a month but today the advisor told me it needs to be 5 paragraphs introduction, 3 body paragraph and conclusion 😢😢 can u give me some advice on this pls?

[@MichaelToohey]

Absolutely does not have to be in that format. Some counselors/teachers suggest that because some students are more familiar with that format, but the TSI Essay lends itself better to the counterargument/argument format that appears in the video.

[@actuallythiv2986]

Does this method apply to persuasive essay Sir? What types of essay should I prepare for TSIA2 Essay Sir ?

[@MichaelToohey]

Great questions! This method could apply to a persuasive essay, depending on the prompt, but the exact essay formula is designed specifically for the TSI style prompts…

[@MichaelToohey]

I have 2 more prompts included for you to practice with in the full version of the course, one from another TSI practice test (which I explain how to answer step-by-step in the course) and one that I created in the same TSI essay prompt format… you can click the link in the description of the video to get access to the full version of the course!

[@actuallythiv2986]

@@MichaelToohey Thank you so much for your reply sir. Much Appreciated 😀

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m happy to help!

[@gabejackson6766]

Hi I had a question on how many paragraphs you need on the tsi because it seems like you guys wrote 4 but the required is 5 paragraphs, I just want to clarify on that.

[@MichaelToohey]

Where I did you hear it has to be 5 paragraphs? I’ve never heard/seen that in the official materials released by the college board (the makers of the TSI)….

[@MichaelToohey]

Where I did you hear it has to be 5 paragraphs? I’ve never heard/seen that in the official materials released by the college board (the makers of the TSI)….

[@gabejackson6766]

@@MichaelToohey when I looked up on google how many paragraph should an TSI essay have it says you are required to write a five-paragraph persuasive essay

[@MichaelToohey]

Not sure what website you got that from… Here’s the requirements from the college board. There are a number of requirements but paragraph number is not one of them: accuplacer.collegeboard.org/accuplacer/pdf/tsia2-student-informational-brochure.pdf

[@Urboiblaze]

@@MichaelToohey ok thank you for the clarifying 👍

[@user-hp9gk2jl2p]

Hi Mr Toohey I took the tsi today, somehow I managed to pass eslar and math but failed essay part with score of 4 I used your formula and tips but didn't work out well. Do you think my essay was too short? It was barely over 300 words

[@MichaelToohey]

It’s hard to say exactly, without seeing the actual essay… do you feel like you understood the prompt and addressed it well with your writing?

[@minjilee7930]

Yes. I passed today using your template again plus tips from the comment below Thank you so much! Your video helped a lot

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m so happy to help!!

[@MichaelToohey]

Congratulations on passing!!

[@criley6883]

Hi Mr. Toohey I keep getting 4s on my TSI I’m 14 is there a way I can just pay for template because I already passed the elar part. Please help Court

[@MichaelToohey]

Hi, Court! Shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@criley6883]

@@MichaelToohey i emailed you a fee hours ago

[@criley6883]

I didn’t get it

[@MichaelToohey]

Just got back to you… check your email… Thanks!

[@criley6883]

I emailed you again my mom wants to know if you tutor

[@PDaddy0120]

Does this work for the Tsia2 accuplacer?

[@MichaelToohey]

Yes! 100%!!

[@PDaddy0120]

@MichaelToohey ok bet man, I was worried about 4 paragraphs and not 5 as well as using the quote from the prompt. Also, jw I've also been told to take a strong stand on whichever side you choose. Is it still wise to use the second paragraph as the counter argument paragraphs? I'm just worried they will think it doesn't take a strong enough stance. Sorry just wanting to make sure I follow the rules to do my best thankyou

[@PDaddy0120]

@@MichaelToohey if you could give me feed back on that I'd owe you two😮‍💨😂

[@MichaelToohey]

It’s more important to consider both sides of the argument… you can still take a strong stand on what you think is the better argument, as long as you recognize the validity of the other perspective…

[@not_b0b]

i failed 3 times getting a 4 i don’t know what I’m doing wrong. i watched this video using the structure but i guess my examples were not good enough

[@MichaelToohey]

I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling to pass! Do you feel like you understood the essay prompts pretty well, or were they a little confusing?