Complete your Collin application and receive your CWID number through email from Admissions.

Skip to Step 2 if you have already completed your application.

The Pre-Assessment Activity is designed to help you understand the importance of the TSI Assessment. It includes sample test questions and feedback and will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. 

Follow these steps to set up your account before taking the PAA:

1. Read all instructions, then click the blue button link to go to the PAA website.
2. Click on the "Don't have an account? Sign-up" link.

3. Use your Collin College CWID number for the Student ID.
4. Enter your first and last names as entered on your application to Collin College.
5. Enter your date of birth (mm/dd/yyyy).
6. Use a personal email address, not a school email.
7. Choose "Collin College Community College District" as the institution name.
 
Once your account set up is completed, you will be taken to the practice test area. Take the test titled "Texas Success Initiative 2.0 Pre-Assessment Activity (TSIA2 – PAA)." You must complete the entire activity to get your completion certificate and count as complete.

 
You are welcome to take other practice exams, but they are not required.

You can attach your completion certificate to your TSI registration, or print your completion certificate or login to your Accuplacer practice account to show a copy of it to Testing Center staff when you come to your appointment.

In-Person testing is available at each of our campus testing centers. The cost to take the TSI on campus is $29. Click a campus below to schedule your exam and pay for your assessment. On average, the complete TSI can take 4-5 hours to complete. Be sure you plan accordingly when scheduling your exam.

Collin College will be closed Nov. 27-Dec. 1. Vouchers requested after 1:00 pm on Nov. 26 may not be processed until we return to the office in December.

Online/Remote Testing Requirements:

• - Online testing is offered through a virtual testing platform called ProctorU.
  • • - You will be required to sign up for a ProctorU account (after receiving your voucher).
• - A desktop or laptop computer (no Chromebooks or tablets).
• - A webcam and microphone.
• - A stable internet connection.
• - A quiet space where you can test without interruption and be alone in the room.
• - A 15-minute break is allowed when using the virtual testing option.
• - Be able to sit for 5 or more hours to complete the assessment.
• - Have an acceptable form of photo identification.

If you cannot meet these requirements, please plan to take your assessments at one of our campus testing centers listed in Step 3 - Option 1.

Costs:

The base cost is $40.

Additional Costs: If you want to make your testing appointment prior to 72 hours after receiving your voucher, you will be responsible for additional fees paid directly to ProctorU.

- Before 72 hours = an additional $5.00
- Before 24 hours = an additional $8.00

To Register:

• - Click a campus below to complete your request using the same personal information that is on your ID, and pay for your assessment.
• - In up to 2 business days, you will receive an email message from Accuplacer.org with your TSI voucher information. The campus you choose will generate your voucher to be administered online by ProctorU.

Up to Two (2) Business Days After Registering:

• - Please check your junk/spam mail folders for your voucher email from accuplacer.org.
• - Be sure to sign up for your ProctorU account using the same personal information that is on your voucher.
• - When registering for the test through ProctorU, choose **College Board (ACCUPLACER)** as the Institution. (You will later select Collin College as the department).

If you need to expedite your testing, you will need to test in person at one of our campus locations. See Step 3 - Option 1 for onsite registration details.