FACTORING SYSTEM

After the materials listed under Application Process (pgs 4-11) have been received, an admission score will be determined according to the following factoring system.

1) Cumulative GPA of Prerequisite Courses (BIOL& 241, CHEM& 121, ENGL& 101)

Note: A minimum grade of 2.0 must be earned in each prerequisite course.

2) BIOL& 242 (if completed before the March 31st application deadline)

1 pt

Note: BIOL& 242 must be completed with a grade point of 2.0 or higher by the end of spring quarter of the year you apply for admission to the ADN program. If BIOL& 242 is completed after the March 31^st application deadline, the factor point for BIOL& 242 will not be awarded.

3) Accuplacer Reading Comprehension Placement Test

4) Support Course Completion (to earn these points the course MUST be completed prior to March 31st and a minimum grade of 2.0 must be achieved).

5) Roll-over (for applicants who are eligible but not accepted on their first attempt). The roll-over point will be awarded one time only.

1 pt

Applicants are ranked according to total number of factor points. In the event of a tie, the following tie breakers will be used:

1^st Tie Breaker: Combined GPA of prerequisite courses

2^nd Tie Breaker: Number of support courses completed (BIOL& 260, PSYC& 100 or PSYC

102) by March 31st

3^rd Tie Breaker: Combined GPA of support courses (BIOL& 260, PSYC& 100 or PSYC

102)

4^th Tie Breaker: Overall college-level cumulative GPA (all colleges attended)

5th Tie Breaker: Reading Comprehension score on the Accuplacer Placement Test

Recommendations for Student Success:

1) Completion of one year each of high school algebra, biology, and chemistry or equivalents.

2) It is strongly recommended that students complete BIOL& 260, with the required minimum grade, prior to their formal acceptance into the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

3) Work experience in the health care field (either paid or volunteer) is encouraged.