Assessment and Testing Center

Welcome to the Assessment and Testing Office!

The Assessment & Testing Office 为学生提供测试服务,为学生的成功创造机会. 

You can contact us by e-mail at: nvc-assessment@chriswaldegar.com
or by phone at 210-486-4346.

We look forward to serving you!

Office Hours

Assessment and Testing Center Hours

Summer Office Hours beginning June 3, 2024- July 26, 2024:

Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday-Sunday: Testing Office is Closed.

**We will be closed July 4th**

For General Admissions questions on Fridays Only please join Zoom Here.

TSI Testing Information:
在我们的工作日办公时间进行TSI测试不需要预约. Walk-in’s are welcomed during these times. A physical ID is required to take the TSI test. It can be a drivers license, passport, high school ID, state ID. No photos of ID's can be accepted.

**强烈鼓励及时完成TSI评估,以便继续进行注册程序的下一步工作.**

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Information

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) 

德州成功倡议(TSI)评估是一项州强制的分班考试, used to assess a student's proficiency in Writing, Reading, and Mathematics. For more detailed information on the TSI, please refer to the Student Informational Brochure

If you have previously taken the TSI and need to submit scores to  NVC,  CLICK HERE to submit a request.  this allows NVC to pull your previous score report. 一旦我们拿到你的分数,我们会跟进你的下一个 enrollment steps

You can also find your score report here. 

 

TSI Fees

TSI at No Cost*

*The TSIA 2 is currently available at no cost for students that have a 西北维斯塔学院的申请和初步考试管理.  This does not apply for retest. Students needing TSIA 2 for the purpose of Dual Credit or Early Admit are not eligible for No Cost option.   

The following fees will apply for those not eligible for no cost TSI:

$32 for a full exam

$24 for English Language Arts and Reading only (may also include essay)

$12 for Math only

$12 for Essay Retest only

TSI Assessment Scores

The TSI Assessment 2 (TSIA 2) College Level Placement Scores:

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Pre-Assessment Activity

所有参加TSI测试的学生都必须完成GoFAAAR和测试准备模块,这些模块位于您的申请表的“开始这里”标签下 ACES account.

这些在线模块统称为预评估活动,涉及:

  1. The importance of assessment in a student's academic career.
  2. Provide sample questions in all subject areas covered on the TSI.
  3. 提供发展教育选择的信息,包括课程配对, non-course based, modular and other non-conventional interventions.
  4. 有关机构和社区资源的信息,可帮助学生在大学取得成功.

预评估活动必须在测试之前完成,没有例外.

TSI Exemptions & Waivers 

根据你以前的大学课程,你可能有资格获得TSI的豁免或豁免, military experience or previous test scores. Do not take the TSI if any of the following apply to you:

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Click here for additional exemption information. 

Learn how to send your SAT scores by watching the video below.

 

TSIA 2 Testing Hours 

There is no appointment required; See walk-in hours on top of this webpage.   

What to Expect On Test Day

Please bring the following items with you:

  1. Photo ID
  2. Form of Payment (We accept cash or card only)
  3. A locker will be provided for other personal belongings

How long does it take to complete the TSI Assessment?

The TSI Assessment is not a timed test. 完成考试所有部分的平均时间约为4小时. 所有TSI部分必须在课程开始后的14天内完成. 

How long does it take to receive my scores?

考试结束后,学生将收到一份成绩单. 

How long is my score valid?

TSI Assessment scores are valid for 5 years from the date of testing. 

How can I prepare for the exam?

TSI practice questions provided by CollegeBoard

TSIA 2 ELAR Practice Questions

TSIA 2 Math Practice Questions

TSIA 2 Essay Practice Questions

无法在考试时间内完成TSI测试的学生可以通过Examity提交完成测试的请求. Examity is a third party proctoring service offered by request only. 

CLICK Here for Information on Taking TSI From Home

After TSI Testing

After TSI Testing 

After you complete your exam

First Time In College (FTiC) Students: 就业中心学生将在新生迎新活动(NSO)登记课程。.

Once all enrollment steps have been completed, sign up for NSO.

Transfer Students: 转学生将注册课程,并注册转学生和前学生迎新会.

Once all enrollment steps have been completed, sign up for Transfer Student Orientation.

Helpful Links:Campus Resources Student Advocacy & Resource Center Scholarships 

AP & CLEP

AP and CLEP


考试办公室已经恢复了CLEP管理,并对西北维斯塔学院的学生开放.  Call 210-486-4346 to make an appointment. 

Tuesday at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Thursday at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM

If you want to take CLEP at home,  大学理事会提供了一个CLEP从家庭虚拟选项-你可以找到更多的信息 here

CLEP (College Level Examination Program) 

The Northwest Vista College Assessment & Testing Office is a testing site for CLEP exams. 如果您对参加CLEP考试感兴趣,请查看列表中列出的可用科目 CollegeBoard CLEP webpage.

CLEP Fees 

CLEP Administration

  • Make an appointment with Testing Office to take the CLEP on Campus.
  • CLEP考试至少提前30分钟到场.
  • Must have printed receipt for NVC CLEP Proctoring Fee
  • Must have print out of CLEP Registration Ticket.
  • 最多2小时(如果参加CLEP大学作文则为3小时).

Awarding AP/CLEP Credits 

Requirements to Award AP and CLEP Credit:

  • 大学理事会的官方成绩报告必须发送到西北远景学院.
  • Must meet the Credit by Exam Score Policy for AP and CLEP. Click Here to view CLEP/AP Credit Policy
    • 通知- AP统计课程学分奖励正在审查中,2020年秋季将从数学1442改为数学1342.  Fall 2020 Catalog will be updated after review.
  • Successfully completed 6 credit hours at Alamo Colleges.
  • 学生的非传统学分总学时不得超过45小时. 
  • Credit by exam may not be awarded for a course given a grade. Exceptions:
    • 如果在人口普查前退出课程,可以通过考试获得学分;
    • 如果在人口普查后退出课程,必须从该学期的最后一天起等待六个月.
  • 学生必须通过考试申请向西北远景学院考试办公室提交学分, 使用AP和/或CLEP分数指定他们希望获得的课程.

点击此处提交请求,将您的AP/CLEP学分发布到您的记录中

Special Accommodations

For special accommodations for instructor exams please contact NVC Student Accessibility Services (Disabilities Support) at 210-486-4466 or by email at NVC-SAS@chriswaldegar.com.