Practical Nursing Point System | SCC

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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.