Nursing Points Calculation

Exam Scores

Exam Scores: All Applicants
ACT Composite	NLN NEX Score	Points Possible
20-22	98-137	10
23-24	138-217	15
25-26	218-293	20
27 or higher	294-300	25

Exam Scores: Applicants Currently in High School with No Previous College Experience
High School Cumulative GPA	Points Possible
2.0-2.49	10
2.5-2.9	15
3.0-3.5	20
3.6 or higher	25

Exam Scores: Applicants Holding a GED and No Previous College Work
GED Percentile	Heading
80^th	10
85^th	15
90^th	20
95^th	25

Earned Grades in Required Courses

Earned Grades in Required Courses
Required Courses	"A" Grades (4 pts each)	"B" Grades (3 pts each)	"C" Grades (2 pts each)
BIO 137
PSY 110
MATH
BIO 139
ENG 101
BIO 225
Heritage/Humanities

Note: AP Courses will receive 4 points for courses receiving a minimum score of 3.

Health Care License/Certification

If you have a health care license/certification, you will receive 5 points.

A/B Grades in Math/Science Courses

For every "A" or "B" grade that you received in a science course on initial enrollment (BIO 137, BIO 139, BIO 225, Math), you will be awarded 2 points each.

Total Points

Add up your points for each category to get your total points.