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NURSING PROGRAM ADMISSION CRITERIA
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

A total of 10% of the class will be admitted from this category.

  1. This category includes the following applicants:
    • High school graduates within the last ten years who never attended college; and
    • Early placement students who are enrolled as a part-time Allegany College of Maryland student while still attending high school.
  2. These persons must meet the following requirements to apply and be considered for admission:
    • One year of high school chemistry; biology and two years of algebra (or their equivalent) with a minimum grade of C in each course;
    • Pass the Allegany College of Maryland placement evaluation or successfully complete all required courses before the first college semester; and
    • A minimum ACT composite score of 18 with no score less than 16
  3. Those eligible applicants will then be ranked and top candidates selected using the following factors in order of priority:
    • Composite score on the ACT test;
    • Math and science ACT section; and
    • Algebra, biology and chemistry high school grades.

    If the applicant does not meet the requirements listed in this first category, they may become eligible to apply by meeting the requirements in the second category – College Student Applicants.

  4. Students must be CPR certified in the Health Care Provider/Course C and maintain this certification throughout all nursing courses.  This certification must be completed prior to entering Nursing clinical courses.

 

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For more information on a career in Nursing, contact Fran Leibfreid, Program Director at (301)784-5568.

 

Date Last Updated: June 30, 2008

 

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