Nursing Points Calculation | SCC

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Education & Training

Nursing Points Calculation

Exam Scores

Exam Scores: All Applicants
ACT Composite NLN NEX Score Points Possible
20 155-165 24
21 166-183 25
22 184-205 26
23 206-216 27
24 217-231 28
25 232-246 29
26 or higher 251 or higher 30
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
80th 10
85th 15
90th 20
95th 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.