Did/Does your program use a Point System??

SunnyCaRN · Sep 17, 2008

My program used the points system. We did know how points were awarded and we new just our own points. We didn't know how many applied but when we were accepted we were told over 400 for 44 slots. Every year my school does a break down so those trying to apply will know what the criteria is and if they fall in the range of points accepted. We were notified by phone and email and then a follow up letter. Those that did not get in only got letters. Our points were based on GPA, pre-req GPA, language requirement, residency, TEAS test, work experience, volunteer experience, and I think one other one but I dont' remember.

obicurn · Sep 17, 2008

My school uses a point system as well. There were 60 accepted for ASN and 60 for LPN. I don't know they exact number of applicants, but it was a lot.

They use 4 core classes as prereqs and award points based on your grade. 30 for an A, 20 for a B. 10 for a C.

They also look at the TEAS test, and you get 3 points for applying in the same region you live in. This is Ivy Tech in Indiana.

You pretty much have to have all A's and a very high 80s-90s on the TEAS to get into the ASN program.

So for my region, the total points available was 223. I was accepted with 214.

I drove myself crazy waiting for the letter by wondering what other people's points were, where I ranked, etc. Now all I care about is I'm in.

locolorenzo22, BSN, RN · Sep 18, 2008

When I applied (2 years ago), it was a 20 point system.....10 points from the college entrance exam(simple math, english, science)....up to 10 from CNA class, every math and science course within 5 years, and any additional classes in the health careers program. (I wound up with 17, and the cutoff was 13.....over 500 applicants for 77 spots....we graduated 44 from the original class).

No hope for it....keep it positive, and just KNOW that you'll get in.

RXtech · Sep 18, 2008

Our points system is very clear. They have a chart that lists how many points you get for each class, test, etc. They have 72 spots per semester, and they take the 72 people with the highest number of points, using GPA as a tie-breaker.

When I turned in my application, I confirmed with the adviser the number of points I had earned. It is sort of common knowledge amongst the students what the cutoff has been the last few semesters, but the adviser told me that she could not give me an idea how good my chances were. Believe me, I asked. :chuckle

allnurses Guide · Sep 18, 2008

Point system here too, based on completion of each individual pre-req, GPA in the pre-reqs together, GPA in all other courses that pertain to the nursing program and then test score on the nursing aptitude test. You can earn a total of 16 points. Nobody under 15 ever makes it even on the wait list. Last semester there were over 400 applicants for 40 slots. They start a new nursing class every spring and fall semester.

tiggerdagibit · Sep 18, 2008

Mine uses your TEAS test score plus pre-req points.. 4pts for an A, 3 for a B, 2 for a C and multiply that by the credit hours for that class. For example, if you make an A in a 3 credit hour class you would have 4 x 3 = 12 points for that class. They accept the top 72 students.

ErinJane · Sep 18, 2008

My school does. You get up to 198 points from a general entrance exam, then 1 or 2 points for each class you have already taken towards your degree. I was previously a poly sci major, but I had taken 5 of the 8 classes you could receive points for. I got 206 points, which was the cut off.

I prefer this system because my GPA isn't that awesome, but I still got in. It helped that I've never failed a class though.