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WHAT IS DUAL CREDIT?
Dual Credit allows a student to fulfill high school
graduation credits and earn college credit for the
same class.
Should be noted:
Dual Credit is a Blinn class, taught by Blinn faculty,
but on the Bellville High campus.
Dual Credit classes follow the college calendar and
adhere to college policies and procedures, specifically
in regards to attendance.
Student will have a permanent college transcript.
DUAL CREDIT ELIGIBILITY
Completed sophomore year of high school
Grade average of 3.0 (B Average)
Must demonstrate college readiness with
scores on the TSI Assessment or be
exempt
New State Law – Must have Bacterial
Meningitis shot if attending class ON
COLLEGE CAMPUS (unless qualify for
waiver)
BENEFITS OF DUAL CREDIT Earn transferable college hours*
Intellectual Challenge May earn Performance Acknowledgement taking 12
college hours in all four college courses with a grade of A or B
Blinn ID Earns access to all Blinn College facilities (library,
student center, etc) and events (academic, athletic, music, theater)
Access to local area discounts where offered * Students are responsible for confirming that courses are required for 4-year
college/university degree plans and/or accepted at a private institution.
BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
DUAL CREDIT
Classes meet
Monday & Wednesday
Tuesday & Thursday
Generally, no classes scheduled to meet on
Friday
80 minutes in length
Fall 2017
• 7:35 am – 8:55 am
BELLVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
DUAL CREDIT OFFERINGS
Seniors
English 1301 (Fall) / English 1302 (Spring)
Government 2305 (Fall only)
Certified Nursing Assistant 6254 (both Fall/Spring)
Juniors
History 1301 (Fall) / History 1302 (Spring)
Tentative new courses
Psychology
Sociology
DUAL CREDIT CAN
SAVE MONEY
Fall 2016 3 Hours 15 Hours
Academic Dual Credit Student $318
Regular Blinn Student $474 $2,370
Sam Houston State University $1,586 $4,757
Texas State $1,700 $5,100
Texas A&M $1,618 $4,854
Approximation of “tuition and fees” as of 2015-2016.
Does not include room and board.
Source: www.collegeforalltexans.com
CHALLENGES
Required to pass “college readiness” test TSI Assessment
Requires strong self-discipline and self-direction
College courses can be demanding in the level and amount of work that must be completed
College courses require more time Should consider extracurricular activities and
schedule constraints
Dual Credit will cost money (tuition, books, supplies) Payment plans are available
COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS
Prepare for class in advance
Read text ahead of time
Study ... Schedule 4-6 hours per week per class
Know when to ask for help from your instructor
Participate and ask questions
Take thorough notes, do not count on review sheet
Attend class
Blinn College has an attendance policy. Must attend
class to earn credit.
GRADING
College is VERY different than high school
No progress reports, No report cards each six weeks
One FINAL GRADE, cumulative, will be posted at the
end of the semester. This grade “as is” will appear on
the student’s high school report card. The alpha
grade will appear on the student’s Blinn transcript.
The student is responsible for following course
syllabus, keeping track of grade and/or points earned
during semester ...... AND keeping parents informed.
Teacher will not speak to parents, only student.
College grades are not mailed out.
Dual Credit Enrollment Process-
Apply
Apply for Admission to Blinn College
www.applytexas.org
• Select 2 year college application
• Select Blinn College- Brenham
• Admission Basis is “Dual Credit”
• Reason for attending is “to Earn credit for transfer”
• Record user name and password
Dual Credit Enrollment
Process- Testing
TSIA
Texas Success Initiative Assessment
Designed to determine if student ready for college-
level work
College Admissions Tests (for exemption)
ACT
SAT
Designed to determine readiness and predict future
success in college courses
Dual Credit Enrollment Process-
Testing If not exempt, you will need to take the
TSIA Complete online pre-assessment activity
• http://www.blinn.edu/testing/pre_assessment.h
tml
Register for the TSIA online
• www.blinn.edu/testing/brenham_testing.html
• Pay online to complete the registration process
Credit card or echeck.
TSI ASSESSMENT
Three core areas: Reading, Math, Writing
Required for any incoming public college
student in Texas, unless meet exemption
Mandatory Pre-Assessment Activity
Blinn College in Brenham is a testing
facility
PRE-ASSESSMENT ACTIVITY
Not scored
Designed to inform you about the
importance of the TSIA
Sample test questions
Upon completion, a certificate will be
emailed. This certificate must be
presented with payment when taking the
TSIA. No certificate, No testing.
TSI REGISTRATION Contact Blinn/Brenham to reserve a day for
testing (Monday-Thursday or designated
Saturdays)
(979) 830-4196
Bellville Test Day- Saturday, February 4,
2017 and March 25, 2017
• Sign up online (First come, first serve)
55-60 Seats
• Let the counseling office know that you
plan to test that day
WEBSITES FOR
TSIA PREPARATION
While Blinn College does not endorse any one
particular study agency, the following websites
have proven to be valuable preparation tools:
www.studytips.org
www.testpreview.com
www.studyguidezone.com
TSI Pre Assessment Activity Sample Questions found
at www.blinn.edu/counseling/testing/html
www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests
WHAT TO EXPECT ON TEST DAY Bring to test center
Certificate of Pre-Assessment Activity
Photo ID
Payment receipt
Your Social Security Number
Do not bring
Food/Drink
Cell phones
Calculators or any other electronic devices
Backpacks, large bags or purses
Hats / caps
Testing is untimed
Expect testing to take 4-5 hours
*Dual Credit TSIA Testing Informational Sheet:
www.blinn.edu/testing/DualCreditTestingInstructions.pdf
TSIA TEST LOCATION
LOCATION:
Blinn College Moody Library
800 Blinn Blvd.
Brenham, Texas
Check-in begins at 8:00am
TSIA PASSING SCORES To be declared “college ready”
o READING
• Scores of 355
o MATH
• Scores of 356
o WRITING
Placement score of at least 350 AND an essay score of at
least a 5; OR
Placement score of at least 363 AND an essay score of
4; OR
Placement score of less than 350, AND an ABE Diagnostic
level of at least a 4, AND an essay score of at
least a 5
Scores Required for Courses
http://www.blinn.edu/dual_credit/Dual-Credit-
Test-Scores.pdf
English Reading - 355 or higher
Writing – Essay score of 4 or higher and
Multiple Choice of 363 or higher OR
Essay Score of 5
U.S. History, Government, Psychology Reading – 355 or higher
EXEMPTIONS FOR
TSI ASSESSMENT
SAT Math = 530, Critical Reading = 480
ACT Math = 19, English = 19, Composite = 23
HELPFUL WEBSITE www.thecb.state.tx.us
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
TESTING
Standardized tests
Timed
Measure academic abilities
Determine readiness for college-level work
Used to predict future success in college courses
Registration takes place online Students required to provide gender information and a photo of
themselves upon registering
Photo is included on admission ticket, test center roster, and score report sent to school
No changes allowed day of test
Students must provide high school code
Bellville High School Code 440575
SAT www.sat.collegeboard.org
Cost – $45.00
With writing added- $57.00 Three subjects
Reading
• 65 minutes, 52 questions
Writing and Language
• 35 minutes, 44 questions
Math
• No calculator 25 minutes, 20 questions
• Calculator 55 minutes, 38 questions
Essay
• 50 minutes Optional
SAT Scoring
Total Score
• Scaled score ranges from 400 to 1600 combining Reading and Writing score and the Math
score.
Two Section scores (200 to 800 scale)
• Reading and Writing (not including essay)
• Math
Three Test Scores (10 to 40 scale)
• Reading
• Writing and Language (not including Essay)
• Math
Two cross-test scores (10 to 40 scale)
• Analysis in Science
• Analysis in History/Social Studies
Seven Sub-scores (1 to 15 scale)
• Expression of Ideas, Standard English Conventions, Heart of Algebra, Passport to
Advanced Math, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Words in Context, Command of
Evidence
Optional Essay Scores (2 to 8 scale)
• Reading, Analysis and Writing
Penalties - No penalties for guessing
SAT TESTING DATES
March 11, 2017
Registration deadline - February 10
May 6, 2017
Registration deadline - April 7
June 3, 2017
Registration deadline - May 9
*Warning: If you wait until June to take SAT,
scores may not be in by deadline of June 30th to
qualify for dual credit.
ACT www.actstudent.org
Cost - $42.50 With Writing added - $58.50
Four subjects English
• 45 minutes
Math • 60 minutes
Reading • 35 minutes
Science • 35 minutes
Writing (OPTIONAL) • 30 minutes
ACT
Scoring Each subject score ranges 1-36
Composite or Total score – Average of the four sections
together
Optional Essay – scores from 1-12
Penalties No penalties for wrong answers
Since incorrect answers do not count against student,
always attempt to make an education guess
Always select an answer
ACT TESTING DATES
February 11, 2017
Registration deadline – January 13
April 8, 2017
Registration deadline- March 9
June 10, 2017
Registration deadline – May 5
*Warning: If you wait until June to take ACT, scores may not be in by deadline of June 30th to qualify for dual credit.
WEBSITES TO PREPARE FOR
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS TESTING
www.collegeboard.org
www.actstudent.org
www.march2success.com
www.majortests.com
www.sparknotes.com/testprep/newsat
Dual Credit Enrollment Process-
Registration
When scheduling for next year, indicate on
the schedule you plan to take Dual Credit.
Complete the Dual Credit Approval Form
and return to counseling office. http://www.blinn.edu/dual_credit/Dual-Credit-Approval-Form-
2014.pdf
DUAL CREDIT REGISTRATION Blinn officials will be on the Bellville High campus to
register students on April 5, 2017
Pictures for Blinn ID’s will be made that day
The following items will be collected from students on March 31, 2017 by 3:30. Dual Credit Approval Form
TSI Assessment scores or SAT/ACT scores as proof of exemption
Transcript (Counselors provide)
Principal Permission Form (Counselors provide)
WARNING - ALL PAPER WORK and TEST SCORES DUE
WEEK BEFORE APRIL 5TH!!!
DUAL CREDIT
PAYMENT
Students are expected to set up and maintain their myBlinn account.
May attach personal email to Blinn email account
All correspondence from Blinn will come through the student’s Blinn email account
Payments may be made through myBlinn account or on Blinn campus
Dual Credit Deadlines are found on this website: https://www.blinn.edu/dual_credit/dats.html
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