Dual Credit allows you to earn high school graduation credit and college credit for the same class.
*THE CLASS IS A COLLEGE COURSE!
**You will have a permanent COLLEGE
Transcript!

• Earn guaranteed transferable college hours to public colleges and universities in Texas
• Students are responsible for confirming that courses are applicable for their university degree plans
• Cheaper than regular college tuition.
• College class experience before going full time.

• ID’s will be provided for you by Blinn College
• ID Required for:
– Library
– Computer labs
– Free admission to athletic, music, & theater events on the Blinn College campuses in
Bryan and Brenham
• Discounts at stores and eateries around town
(same as full time college students)
(ID pictures will be taken May 8 th )

Blinn Support
Services you can use:
 Research assistance
 Research materials from all over TEXAS!
Blinn College has statewide access!
 Academic Advising; Major Selection; Transfer
Information

• College courses are demanding! You are expected to do college level work. You are considered a college student!
• DC requires strong self-discipline and self-direction!
• If you earn below a 70 in your dual credit class, you may not graduate from high school! It is DUAL credit!
• DC costs money (books, supplies)!
• Class dates and assignments follow the Blinn
College calendar —particularly significant for the 2 day a week classes! [Think Labor Day, AMCHS teacher work days; start and end of semesters, final exams before Christmas, final exams in May]

 Read the textbook ahead of time and be prepared to apply , not repeat, what you have read
 Study 4-6 hours per week per class
• Always attend class: Blinn
College does have an Attendance
Policy!
[Will extra-curricular activities make this difficult? You should consider carefully!]

• Participate and ask questions
• Preparation and Review requires TIME!
 Take your own notes in outline form
 Do not expect a “review” sheet
• Know when to ask for help from your instructor: “the ball is in your court!”

 
$320 per 3 Hrs [1 class] [2014-15 prices]
 Fall Semester Dual credit courses o Economics (course #2301) o English (course # 1301)
 Spring Semester Dual credit courses o Government (course #2305) o English (course #1302)
 Some technical dual credit classes, see your technology teacher or the course description book.
 $ of Books – depends on course ($85-110)

Blinn
Admission
Requirements
• Must have completed sophomore year of HS
• Must have at least a “B” average in all high school work (at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
• Must have written permission from the principal
• Must meet the appropriate TSI [“College Readiness”] scores or be exempt from TSI Assessment based on
SAT or ACT scores

TSI Exemption scores
ACT
Math ≥ 19
English ≥ 19
Overall ≥ 23+
SAT
Math ≥ 500
English (CR) ≥ 500
Overall ≥ 1070+
How/When do I take the TSIA test?
•Go to the Blinn website. http://www.blinn.edu/counseling/tsia.html
•The TSIA is a computerized test to be taken in three tests;
Mathematics, Reading and Writing. Full testing can take from 4-8 hours.
•
This MUST be exempted / completed / taken by June 15 th !

• Reporting will be different at AMCHS
– 2 grading scales; 2 formats for classes
• Grading is very different in college classes ,
– not on a “6 Weeks” schedule
– do not have “6 Weeks” tests or “Midterm” grades, just a
FINAL GRADE
– Grades are not mailed out
• STUDENTS are responsible for
– following the course syllabus and
– keeping track of your own grades
– keeping PARENTS informed !

Blinn College and A&M Consolidated incorporate different grading scales, and, as a result, the student must maintain a 70 average to meet A&M Consolidated HS graduation requirements
Blinn
A 100 - 90
B 89 – 80
C 79 – 70
D 69 – 60
F < 60
AMCHS
A 100 – 90
B 89 – 80
C 79 – 70
**CSISD doesn’t have D
F < 70

• Fill in your FULL legal name.
• Leave Blinn ID# blank.
• Current School is A&M Consolidated HS
• Current grade level is 11 th grade.

• Parent must sign or you cannot enroll in Dual Credit

Course Name
Please complete the course request below.
Semester CRN
English 1301
English 1302
Economics 2301
Government 2305
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Day/Time
• All dual credit courses offered at AMCHS are listed.
• Draw a line through any course you do NOT wish to take o You may change your mind and add or drop a course before June 12th
• Leave the rest blank
• You should already have an office signature on this page if your GPA is acceptable. If not, you need to see your counselor.

• If you plan to take a technical dual course next year or if you plan to take a course on Blinn campus, you need to see your counselor.
• As a High School student, you must have a college
GPA to enroll in more than 2 Blinn courses in one semester.
• Contact Blinn if you have further questions.

The following is required for Dual Credit enrollment:
• Completed online application ( before May 8 th )
(completed online at www.applytexas.org
)
• Dual Credit Approval Form (due May 8 th )
• Completed Contract(s) (due May 8 th )
• TSI Assessment – or evidence of exemption by
June 15 th )
• Payment (August 21 st )
• Transcript – we will provide this to Blinn for you!

Blinn representatives will be in the Counselor’s hallway on Tuesday, May 8 th during all advocates to collect forms, provide assistance and take Blinn ID pictures.
The following is due on May 8 th :
• Completed online application (before May 8 th )
• Dual Credit Approval Form
• Completed Contract(s)
• A Smile!!
Payment will NOT be accepted at this time.

• Tuesday, May 8 th – Blinn Registration –
Counselors’ Office – during advocates
• Friday, June 12 th – Deadline to change
AMCHS schedule for next year
• Monday, June 15 th – Deadline for TSIA
• August 21 st – Deadline for payment for fall courses – See Blinn website

• Shannon Williford ,
Director , Blinn College Dual Credit Facilitator
979-209-8218 shannon.williford@blinn.edu
• Elaine Abshire ,
Director , Blinn College Academic Dual Credit Program
979-209-7547 elaine.abshire@blinn.edu
• http://www.blinn.edu/dual_credit/index.html

From Blinn Dual Credit Staff:
There is a step-by-step guide to help dual credit students apply for Blinn College admission online. Most important parts of the Blinn College website and information that you will need to know to be successful are included.
Here is where to find it:
> www.blinn.edu
> At the top of the web page click on "Blinn A to Z"
> Under "D" click on "Dual Credit"
> In the dark gray box to the left click on
"Enrollment Process"