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Dual Credit Information(Kilgore College) & TSIA2 Assessment Information

The College Board has graciously created a portal for students to use to retrieve their TSIA2/Accuplacer test scores: 

 

Student Portal

https://studentportal.accuplacer.org/?SFMC_cid=EM106580-&rid=47693047#/home

 

To access your TSIA2 Scores online after you leave the testing room, you will need to know your unique SHHS Student ID.  This ID is different from your KC ID.  Please put this into the notes of your phone so that when you graduate from high school and move on you will be able to pull up your TSI scores to show your prospective college/university your passing TSI Scores. You would have also used a PERSONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT.

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STEPS TO TAKE IF YOU ARE Applying to Kilgore College for the purpose of dual credit or early admission classes:

Apply Online to Kilgore College:

  • Go to https://www.kilgore.edu/admissions/dual-credit-students/
  • Click on DUAL CREDIT APPLICATION
  • Fill out application and Submit
  • WAIT for your KC ID# to be EMAILED to you (Use a personal email address you check often)
  • Check your email often for your KC ID#
  • While Waiting on Your KC ID#:
  • Go to your counselor and get a DUAL CREDIT CONSENT FORM & SH CONTRACT. These documents must be signed by you and your parent – Turn in to your Counselor.
  • When you receive your KC ID#... put the number in the “Notes” of your phone or somewhere SAFE! You will need this number over and over again! ALSO – EMAIL THE KCID # TO YOUR COUNSELOR

After You Receive Your KC ID#: FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

  1. Take the TSIA2 test (SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW)– this is offered multiple times at SHHS throughout the school year. If you have missed your opportunity to test at SHHS, you can test over at Kilgore College in their testing center. Please follow the instructions on the link: https://www.kilgore.edu/admissions/testing-office/
  2. Once you have passed the TSIA2 test you are ready for registration.

FINAL STEPS

  1. Make sure you have Turned in your dual credit contract to your counselor
  2. Make sure you have emailed your counselor the KC ID#
  3. Confirm that you have passed your TSIA2 test for college readiness
  4. Let your counselor know what course(s) you plan to take so they can get you registered
  5. Pay for your dual credit classes

Option 1:

1.   Go see your counselor to sign up to take the TSI test at SHHS.

2. Take care of the PAA Assignment and bring your completion certificate to Mrs. Williamson before test day.

2024-2025 Tests Dates:

OCT 23

NOV 13

JAN 22

FEB 15, 19

MAR 5, 26

APR 16, 30

 

 

3.  Pay for your TSIA2 Test:

$20.00 (WHOLE TEST)

$10.00 (SINGLE SECTION RETEST)

Option 2:

1.       BE AT A COMPUTER THAT YOU CAN PRINT FROM

2.       Go to www.tsipreview.com/welcome/KilgoreCollege

3.       Click the GET STARTED button

4.       Click the NEXT button

5.       Fill out the demographic information USE THE SAME EMAIL ADDRESS YOU USED ON YOUR DUAL CREDIT APPLICATION AND YOU MUST KNOW YOUR KC ID# IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS STEP.

6.       Make sure you accept the TSI PAA User Agreement and go to STEP 2

7.       Complete the TSI Pre Assessment Activity (PAA) and PRINT a copy of your certificate (This will be emailed to you at the email address you entered. You must turn in this certificate when signing up to take the TSI)

 

Show up on time on your scheduled test day to C105 Computer Lab

Go IN PERSON TO KILGORE COLLEGE To Schedule your TSI Test – COST $40
 

On Test Day - BRING WITH YOU THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION/ITEMS:

1.       KC ID #

2.       PAA CERTIFICATE (You printed this out when you took the TSI pre assessment)

3.       $40.00 if you are taking both parts of the TSI/$20.00 if you are taking only one part of the TSI

4.       PICTURE ID- OR YOUR PLAN TO GET AN ID (You must have a picture ID on testing day. IE: Driver’s License, Permit, etc)

5.       You are now signed up and ready to take the TSI AT KILGORE COLLEGE (Longview or Kilgore Location)

 

 

Registration and Payment Process Registration for classes is necessary for every semester of attendance at KC. The high school counselors work with Dual Credit students in a variety of ways to facilitate registration, and submitting all necessary forms to the Kilgore College Registrar’s Office. Additional information regarding registration is available from the Registrar’s Office at (903) 983-8202, or on-line at KC Registrar.

 

Student account statement information is accessible through the student’s accesskc student portal. Please note that all statement information is now in electronic format and is accessible through accesskc. Paper statements/invoices are not mailed.

 

Financial Aid for Swift Transfers (FAST) Financial Aid for Swift Transfers (FAST)- As part of House Bill 8, The FAST Program allows eligible students to enroll at no cost to the student in Dual Credit courses with Kilgore College. For students not eligible for FAST, a maximum rate per credit hour will be set by the State of Texas, regardless of taxing district status. The FAST Program also applies to any eligible students who enroll in summer semesters as well as the December, May, and August mini-semesters. Further information and updates related to HB 8 and the FAST Program will be communicated to ISD’s as needed. Identification of FAST Students Kilgore College and the ISD will work together to establish a procedure for identifying all students eligible to enroll at no cost in Dual Credit courses. Additional procedures will be established to ensure the accurate and timely exchange of information necessary to identify these students

 

Tuition and Fees - Ensure all tuition and fees are paid by the published deadlines to avoid class drops. Payment options include the Cashier’s Office, KC-Longview Office, or online through AccessKC. KC has several convenient payment options available to students. For more information please visit Payment Options. The cost associated with taking a dual credit course is the responsibility of the student and the student’s family.

Cost of a Dual Credit Class: $175.56

 

The following courses are available for dual credit. In the event that SHHS does not meet minimum course load numbers or if there is not a KC teacher available face to face, the course would be delivered web based. Course numbers are subject to change - Check with your High School Counselor for more information.

KC Course KC Credit SHHS Course SHHS Credit

Jr HIST 1301 3 hours U.S. History .5 credit

Jr HIST 1302 3 hours U.S. History .5 credit

Senior ENGL 1301 3 hours English IV .5 credit

Senior ENGL 1302 3 hours English IV .5 credit

Senior GOVT 2305 3 hours Government .5 credit

Senior ECON 2301 3 hours Economics .5 credit

Jr/Sr *PSYC 2301 3 hours Psychology-elective .5 credit

Jr/Sr *SOCIO 1301 3 hours Sociology-elective .5 credit

Jr/Sr *SPCH 1315 3 hours Professional Communication .5 credit

Jr/Sr MATH 1314 3 hours ISM 1 or 2 .5 credit

Jr/Sr MATH 1342 3 hours ISM 1 or 2 .5 credit

KC WEB DELIVERY ONLY

ECON 2301 replaces high school Economics

TEXAS GOVT 2306 – Early College Admission ONLY *

MUSIC APPREC 1306 – Early College Admission ONLY *

ART APPREC 1301 – Early College Admission ONLY *

SPEECH 1315 – replaces high school Professional Communications *

PSYCH 2301 – replaces high school Psychology*

SOCIO 1301 – replaces high school Sociology*

PHYS 1401 plus lab/PHYS 1402 plus lab – replaces high school Physics

 

*These courses will not be figured into the overall grade point average (GPA) as they are considered

electives.

 

ONCE REGISTERED FOR A CLASS:

All students are assigned a Kilgore College email address, which serves as the primary communication channel with the college. It is essential that students check their KC email daily, as instructors, the Business Office, the Registrar’s Office, and Student Services will use this email for important communications.

Students must Activate their KC Email: Visit Email Activation for instructions on activating your KC email account. If you do not receive a welcome email with activation instructions shortly after applying for admissions, please contact Brandon Walker or Yvonne Bethune.

KC Portal (AccessKC) and Blackboard: AccessKC is your web-based tool for managing your educational career at Kilgore College. Through AccessKC, you can also access Blackboard, KC’s online learning management system, where course materials for enrolled classes are available.

  • Portal Activation: Complete the initial setup to log in to AccessKC and Blackboard by visiting KC Portal Activation and clicking on the MFA Login System.

Helpful Contact Information: Many of your questions regarding dual credit at Kilgore College may be answered by your high school counselor or the Kilgore College Dual Credit Handbook. In addition, below is a list of frequently contacted offices at Kilgore College.  

 

If, for some reason, you do not know your nine-digit KC ID# you must contact: Ce’Ara Latson – [email protected]

 

Academic Dual Credit: (903) 988-7509

Workforce Dual Credit: (903) 983-8192

Bookstore in Kilgore: (903) 983-8277

Dual Credit Specialist/Registrar’s Office: (903) 983-8114

Bookstore in Longview: (903) 236-2060

 

Advising and Counseling: (903) 983-8206

Cashier’s Office: (903) 983-8108

 

 

FREE TSIA2 PRACTICE TESTS:
https://accuplacer.collegeboard.org/students/free-tsia2-pre-assessment-and-practice-resources

 

TSIA2 TUTORIALS – https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org

TSIA2 LEARNING RESOURCES: https://accuplacer.pearsonperspective.com/perspective/home?passCode=ACCUPLACER_family

 
 
 
JOIN THE GOOGLE CLASSROOM FOR TSI MATH PREP - Code: 5unes3j
 
 

TSIA2: Passing Standards: Math- 950          ELAR - 945 with Essay Score of 5

  • If you passed the TSI Assessment you are now ready to see your counselor for registration paperwork and a copy of your transcript (You cannot register for any Kilgore College class while in high school without this paperwork from your counselor!) 

 

BE SURE YOU BRING YOUR TSIA2 SCORES (if taken at KC) WITH YOU WHEN YOU SEE YOUR COUNSELOR ALONG WITH YOUR SIGNED DUAL CREDIT CONTRACT!

 

*** INFORMATION RELATED TO THE TSI ASSESSMENT***

Requirements of the TSIA2 Assessment test:  All first-time-in-college students are required to take the TSI (Texas Success Initiative) Assessment if not previously tested and enrolled, TSI complete or exempt before the institution's first class day of the fall semester. 

·         Students must complete a pre-assessment activity prior to taking the TSI Assessment and print out the TSI PAA certificate.

Exemptions:  A student who meets one of the exemption standards is not required to take the TSI Assessment and is not required to enroll in any developmental coursework resulting from such an assessment. 

ACT EXEMPTION – Combined score of 40 in English/Reading; 22 Math

SAT EXEMPTION – 480 EBRW and 530 on math.  There is no combined score.

About the Test:

·         The TSIA2 Assessment is an online adaptive test and must be taken in a testing center.

·         The test is not timed.  The length of the assessment will depend on each individual student (1-5 hours) however; the placement exam should only take 2 1/2-3 hours (64 questions total).

·         There are 3 parts to the test; the placement exam, diagnostic tests and ABE (Adult Basic Education) tests

·         Cost of the test at KC is $40 (full test) and $20 (partial test)

Passing Standards for the TSIA2 Test:

TSI: Passing Standards: Math- 950          ELAR - 945 with Essay Score of 5

General Information:

·         Student must provide a valid photo ID upon arrival for testing or you CANNOT TEST!

·         Student must provide the TSIA2 PAA Certificate upon arrival for testing or you CANNOT TEST!

·         Students Score reports will be available immediately following the completion of the exam

Retesting

Students may retest without a waiting period according to the testing center availability.

Practice for the TSIA2 Assessment:

ONLINE STUDY APP - https://accuplacerpractice.collegeboard.org

or Google the TSIA2 assessment and there are several online practice tests available.

Notes for the TSIA2 Essay:  Things to keep in mind while writing the essay for TSI test

This assignment is most like the STAAR English 2 Persuasive prompt.

The essay is graded by a computer, so you can do some things to improve your chances

1.      Write enough to get close to 600 words, 4-5 paragraphs

2.      The computer is programmed to look for keywords, so find synonyms for key words in the prompt.  For example, if the prompt is about the value of a college education, use a variety of words like college, university, higher education, degrees, classes, etc.

3.      Write good sentences, avoiding sentence fragments and run-ons.

4.      For this essay, do not attempt to take creative risks.  The computer is not able to distinguish your humor, sarcasm, or unusual creative voice.  Write in a business-like manner.

5.      Take your time and use the strategies taught in your English classes.