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Do you have to have special evaluation from the nursing department, or is the general TCC transcript good enough? I am a transfer student, and my previous school split anatomy and physiology into two separate classes - 4 credits of anatomy w/ lab and 4 credits of physiology w/ lab. During my transcript evaluation process, I asked if my anatomy class could count as A & P I and I was told by Jonell that it was fine, to just take A&P II. I saved the email in case I ever needed to show proof of that. So, do I need to take my completed evaluation to a nursing advisor?? Thank you all for all of the help!

Yeah, that's what they told me this week when I talked to them as well.

One more question - do you know how they incorporate classes you've CLEP'ed out of into your GPA? Since you only receive credits, and not an actual grade? Thus far, I have A's in all of my sciences, CLEP'ed out of PSYC 2301 & PSYC 2314 & ENGL 1301. Have A's in ENGL 1302 and PHED 1164, but have B's in my Speech and College-Level math (Statistics). I haven't taken the TEAS test yet, but I test very well so I'm hopeful for a high score on that. I will also have Pharmacology and Medical Terminology when I apply. (Pharm is completed, Med Term next). Maybe I'm over-obsessing about this! I have talked to the nursing department, and while they are very friendly, they are very vague!!

Thanks for responding - it is very annoying that the point system is such a mystery. I'm thinking of enacting the Freedom of Information Act. It would be nice to know the breakdown of how things are weighted.

Hey everyone! Does anyone know what the actual system is to rank applicants to the TCC nursing program? I know the generalities, but would like to get a hold of the actual breakdown - how many points you get for GPA, TEAS score, etc. I am a transfer student still working on my pre-req's, but my previous school (Austin Comm. College) published their point system on their webpage. I will be applying in September 2009, have a 4.0 in all of my sciences and most of my other classes (I have one B in speech), and will get bonus points for my pharmacology class I took in Austin. Obviously, haven't taken TEAS yet. If anyone knows the breakdown of points, I'd love to know what it is!