Practical Nursing Point System | SCC

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Due to inclement weather, all SCC locations will open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. All 8 a.m. & 9:15 a.m. classes are canceled. 

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    Practical Nursing Point System

    Exam Scores

    Exam Scores: All Applicants
    NLN NEX Score ACT Composite Score Points Possible
    98-137 20-22 10
    138-217 23-24 15
    218-293 25-26 20
    294-300 27 or higher 25
    Exam Scores: Applicants Currently in High School and No Previous College Work
    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 Points Possible
    80th 10
    85th 15
    90th 20
    95th 25

    Earned Credit in Approved Curriculum

    Earned Credit in Approved Courses
    Course Earned Credit Points
    ENG 101

    A = 5

    B = 4

    C = 2

    AP Courses will receive 5 points for courses receiving a minimum score of 3.
    AHS 115
    BIO 137
    BIO 139
    NAA 100 (Taken at SCC)

    Note:

    • The highest grade you receive is awarded points, regardless of the number of times the course has been repeated.
    • Courses in progress at the time of the application deadline will not be included when calculating points.

    A/B Grades in Science Courses

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

    Total Points

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