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Practical Nursing Point System

Exam Scores

Exam Scores: All Applicants
ACT Composite Score NLN NEX Score Points Possible
18 126-137 23
19 138-154 24
20 155-165 25
21 166-183 26
22 184-205 27
23 206-216 28
24 217-231 29
25 or higher 232 or higher 30
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.