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Eighth graders particularly interested in taking academic college courses with ACC while in high school through the Dual Enrollment program are required to take this exam prior to course selection. Students testing for the first time must take both parts in ELAR & Math and the cost will be $15. Your score will determine the courses you are eligible to take. Students should visit with the ACC Advisor after testing to review their results.  \nHow do I sign up for the TSI-A?  \nTest Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 ~ Registration Deadline: Friday, January 6, 2023 Test Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 ~ Registration Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2023  \n[1.](1. Apply to ACC online at www.alvincollege.edu. Click Apply Now)[ Apply to ACC online at](1. Apply to ACC online at www.alvincollege.edu. Click Apply Now)[ w](1. Apply to ACC online at www.alvincollege.edu. Click Apply Now)[ww.alvincollege.edu](1. Apply to ACC online at www.alvincollege.edu. Click Apply Now)[. Click Apply Now](1. Apply to ACC online at www.alvincollege.edu. Click Apply Now)! This allows the ACC Dual Enrollment Advisor to receive and discuss your TSI-A scores.  \n2.Students must take the Pre-Assessment Activity and provide a certificate of completion. Here is the link for the assessment: [https://practice.accuplacer.org/login](https://practice.accuplacer.org/login. Create an account)[. Create an account](https://practice.accuplacer.org/login. Create an account), login, choose practice test: Texas Success Initiative 2.0 Pre-Assessment Activity (TSIA2-PAA) and begin the Pre-Assessment Activity  \n3.Student gets a TSI-A registration form from the downstairs counselor’s office. Student goes to www.alvinisd.net and clicks on My School Bucks in the district announcements column on the left-hand side. Student can filter by “tests” and look for the appropriate date and location.  \n4.Student pays his/her $15 fee online through MySchoolBucks and writes the confirmation number on the registration form.  \n5.Student returns completed registration form with My School Bucks confirmation number to Mrs. Brewster (counselor’s clerk) in the downstairs counselor’s office.  \n6.Students will review the FREE Web-Based Study App to familiarize yourself with the types of questions you will see on the TSI. The link to view study questions is  \n[https://studentportal.accuplacer.org](https://studentportal.accuplacer.org)","cbCaioKSEdOHwXqR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioKSEdOHwXqR","pdf",53053,"English","# TSIA Exam Overview\n## Eligibility and Testing Requirements\n## Registration and Registration Deadlines\n## Test Day, Sign-Up Steps, and Payment\n## Study Resources and Next Steps","[{\"question\":\"Who is required to take the TSI-A exam?\",\"answer\":\"Students taking college-level coursework and eighth graders interested in Dual Enrollment through ACC must take the TSI-A before course selection.\"},{\"question\":\"What do first-time test takers need to complete and what is the fee?\",\"answer\":\"Students testing for the first time must take both parts in ELAR and Math, and the cost is $15.\"},{\"question\":\"How can students sign up for the TSI-A and meet key deadlines?\",\"answer\":\"Students register online and follow the listed test dates and registration deadlines (January 10, 2023 / deadline January 6, 2023; February 28, 2023 / deadline February 24, 2023).\"},{\"question\":\"What steps are required after registration, including the pre-assessment activity?\",\"answer\":\"Students must complete the Pre-Assessment Activity and provide a certificate of completion, submit the registration form with the MySchoolBucks confirmation number, and review the FREE web-based study app before the TSI.\"}]","Texas Success Initiative (TSIA) Exam Information | PDF",1790482384]