Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is based on a factoring system that includes academic metrics, non-academic metrics, and cultural wealth and bonus points. Once applications and supporting documents are received, an admission score is determined according to a factoring system and applicants are ranked according to the total number of factor points.
Factor points are only awarded if courses/requirements are completed by the application deadline. If a student retakes a course, the most recent attempt is used for assigning factor points.
NON-ACADEMIC METRICS: APPLICATION MATERIALS (weighted at 30%)
Category | Criterion | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | Total Possible |
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Reflective Statement | Experiences & Attributes | See rubric | See rubric | See rubric | 3x2 = 6 |
Reflective Statement | Formatting | See rubric | See rubric | See rubric | 3 |
Resume | Education, employment, experience | See rubric | See rubric | See rubric | 3 |
Resume | Activities, certifications, skills | See rubric | See rubric | See rubric | 3 |
Resume | Formatting | See rubric | See rubric | See rubric | 3 |
Healthcare Experience | None = 0 points | <1 year | 1-2 years | > 2 years | 3 |
CULTURAL WEALTH & BONUS POINTS (weighted at 10%)
Category | Description | Total Possible |
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Financial Need | Award letter verifying qualification for the following state or federally awarded financial aid programs: BFET, TANF, Opportunity Grant, Worker Retraining, Pell Grant, Washington College Grant, Free and Reduced Lunches. | 1 |
Multilingual | Multilingual (Languages must be noted on resume to receive point. Also accepted are Certified Medical Interpreter and ASL Certification.) | 1 |
Military/Veteran | Must include DD214 or DD215 with application materials to receive point. | 1 |
First Generation | First Generation College Student. First-generation college students are students whose parent(s) did not complete a 4-year college or university degree, regardless of other family member’s level of education. | 1 |
Rollover | Rollover(for applicants who were eligible but not accepted on their first attempt). Awarded one time only per qualified applicant. | 1 |
OC Graduate | Graduate of an Olympic College Healthcare Program or Pre-Nursing DTA | 1 |
Reflective Statement
The Reflective Statement should be no more than two pages, double-spaced, size 12 font (Arial or Times New Roman) with 1-inch margins. Reflective Statements will be reviewed and scored by Olympic College Radiologic Technology Program faculty and staff. Olympic College Radiologic Technology Program reserves the right to process submissions through a plagiarism checker.
Provide three or more samples of how your unique experiences and attributes (background, identity, culture, beliefs, values, or experiences) will contribute to your success in the Radiologic Technology Program and align with the Olympic College Radiologic Technology Program Mission:
- Olympic College Radiologic Technology Program Mission Statement: The Olympic College Radiologic Technology Program, in its dedication to providing a comprehensive education, enthusiastically embraces and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community. Our dedication goes beyond merely equipping students with critical thinking skills, professionalism, and compassionate patient care. We will provide the essential knowledge, skills, and ethical values needed for success in the dynamic field of medical imaging. We are equally committed to cultivating an environment for students that mirrors the rich diversity of the world we inhabit—a world where every individual deserves to learn, work, and thrive without barriers.
We are committed to:
- Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Critical thinking skills, professionalism, and compassionate patient care
- Ethical values
- Overcoming barriers
Criteria | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | Total Possible |
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Description of Experiences and Attributes | Includes adequate description, analysis, and reflection of experiences and attributes, but does not make connections to the Olympic College (OC) Radiologic Technology Mission | Includes adequate description, analysis, and reflection of experiences and attributes, but gives 1-2 examples that align with the OC Radiologic Technology Mission | Includes comprehensive description, analysis, and reflection of experiences and attributes, providing 3 or more examples that align to the OC Radiologic Technology Mission | 3x2 = 6 |
Formatting, Grammar, and Spelling | Missing 2 or more of the formatting criteria Many spelling or grammar errors | Missing 1 or more of the formatting criteria Some spelling or grammar errors | Followed formatting guidelines: No more than 2 pages, double-spaced, 12 size font (Arial/Times New Roman), 1-inch margins No spelling or grammar errors | 3 |
Resume
The Resume should be no more than two pages, size 12 font (Arial or Times New Roman), with 1-inch margins. The resume should describe the specific activities and responsibilities of your professional, volunteer, and academic experiences. Include any activities, certifications, and skills relevant to healthcare. Please indicate any languages spoken and fluency on the resume if seeking cultural wealth points for being multilingual. Resumes will be reviewed and scored by Olympic College Radiologic Technology Program faculty and staff.
Criteria | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points | Total Possible |
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Education AND Employment, Volunteer, and Relevant Healthcare Experience | Missing “education” or “relevant employment, volunteer, and experience” elements or nothing is listed for this criterion | Education is listed; employment, volunteer, and experience are listed, but not relevant to healthcare | Education is listed; employment, volunteer, and experience are listed and relevant to healthcare | 3 |
Activities, Certifications, and/or Skills | Nothing listed for this criterion | Activities, certifications, and skills listed, not relevant to healthcare | Activities, certifications, and skills listed and relevant to healthcare | 3 |
Formatting, Grammar, and Spelling | Missing 2 or more of the formatting criteria Many spelling or grammar errors | Missing 1 or more of the formatting criteria Some spelling or grammar errors | Followed formatting guidelines: No more than 2 pages, 12 size font (Arial/Times New Roman), 1-inch margins No spelling or grammar errors | 3 |
Tie Breakers
In the event of a tie, the following tie breakers will be used in order (1-4) to determine ranking for admission:
- Combined GPA of prerequisite courses (MEDA 162, ENGL& 101, MATH 99, BIOL& 241, BIOL& 242, and CMST course)
- Prerequisite courses completed by May 30
- Support course (ENGL& 102) completed by May 30
- Overall cumulative GPA for all colleges attended