Welcome to Blinn College
Eligibility and Testing Requirements
- See your high school counselor to begin the process
- Apply for admission to Blinn at http://www.applytexas.org/
- Complete the Dual Credit Approval Form (must have Blinn ID to access)
- Have a “B” or higher average in completed coursework
- Satisfy the following Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Assessment requirements, earn a qualifying exemption score on the ACT or SAT, or earn a qualifying exemption score on the ACT or SAT.
Dual Credit Scores
| Assessment | Math/Algebra | ELA/Reading Skills | Combined/Composite |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT1 | 19 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT2 | 22 | 40 | |
| SAT | 530 | 480 | |
| 1 ACT administered prior to February 15, 2023; Students must meet both relevant subject and combined/composite score standards 2 ACT administered on or after February 15, 2023 |
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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 |