Eligibility and Testing Requirements
- See your high school counselor to begin the process
- Apply for admission to Blinn at applytexas.org
- Complete the Dual Credit Approval Form (must have Blinn ID to access)
- Have a “B” or higher average in completed coursework
- Submit an official high school transcript
- Satisfy the following Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment requirements, earn a qualifying exemption score on the ACT or SAT, or earn a qualifying waiver score on the PSAT/NMSQT exams.
Dual Credit Scores
| Assessment | Math/Algebra | ELA/Reading Skills | Combined/Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT 1 | 19 | 19 | 23 |
| SAT 2 | 530 | 480 | |
| SAT 1,3 | 500 | 500 | 1070 |
| PSAT/NMSQT 4 | 510 | 460 | |
| Algebra I EOC 4 | Minimum score of 4,000 on Algebra I EOC and passing grade in Algebra II | ||
| English II EOC4 | Minimum score of 4,000 on English II EOC | ||
| 1 Students must meet both relevant subject and combined/composite score standards 2 SAT administered on or after March 5, 2016 3 SAT administered prior to March 5, 2016 4 Student using these scores for a waiver must successfully complete the course with a "C" or better in the TSI liable course or they will need to take the TSIA to continue in dual credit. |
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Dual Credit TSIA Scores
Both reading and writing requirements must be met to qualify for ENGL courses, if using TSIA administered prior to January 11, 2021.
| TSIA Administered prior to January 11, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Math | Reading | Writing |
| 350 or higher | 351 or higher | Essay Score of 5 or Higher OR Essay Score of 4 and Multiple Choice Score of 340 or Higher |
| TSIA 2.0 Administered on or after January 11, 2021 | |
|---|---|
| Math | ELAR |
| CRC 950 OR CRC 910-949 & Diagnostic Level 6 |
CRC 945 & Essay 5-8 OR CRC 910-944 & Diagnostic Level 5-6 & Essay 5-8 |
