Prospective Student-Student Selection

Selection of students is based on satisfactory completion of all the admission requirements.

Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of openings, a point system will be used to evaluate all applicants

NOTE: The point system has been used for several application periods. Points required for acceptance have ranged between 77 and 82 points during the past 2 years. This requires a minimum grade point average of “B” or above in the science pre-requisite courses. The grade point average (GPA) in science courses was 3.3 and above.

Point System:

For the Basic (Generic Program)

• Minimum overall G.P.A. of 3.0 (B) in the prerequisite courses of Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology.
• For applicants meeting the above criteria, the following point system is utilized to determine who will be admitted.

Test of Essential Academic Skills (current ATI TEAS) is the pre-entrance exam utilized

• 20 points: 75% or above on first attempt
• 15 points: 64.7% or above on first attempt

Points are awarded for a completion of course work as follows:

One point each is awarded to applicants who:

• Current Los Angeles County employment
• Health care employment:
  • Basic program applicants – employed a minimum of 6 months providing direct patient care
  • LVN Option I applicants – employed a minimum of 6 months providing direct patient care

  *Verification letter from supervisor or designee of the Health Care Facility must be submitted on official letterhead stationary. No copies will be accepted or considered.

  Candidates with the highest total possible points (sections A-C), will participate in a mandatory faculty interview process. (This is an assessed timed evaluation of both written and oral communication skills.) Applicants must successfully complete the mandatory interview and earn full credit to be eligible for admission. **

  ** Effective for Fall 2024 entry

  *Contact the College for accommodation need.

  Advanced Placement LVN Option II Point System – Overall Total Possible Points 34

  Points are awarded for a completion of course work as follows:

  Academic Courses	Points for Grade
  A	B	C
  Physiology I	15	10	5
  Microbiology 20	15	10	5

  One point each is awarded to applicants who:

  • Current Los Angeles County employment
  • Health care employment:
    • Basic program applicants – employed a minimum of 6 months providing direct patient care
    • LVN Option I applicants – employed a minimum of 6 months providing direct patient care

    *Verification letter from supervisor or designee of the Health Care Facility must be submitted on official letterhead stationary. No copies will be accepted or considered.

    Candidates with the highest total possible points (sections A-C), will participate in a mandatory faculty interview process. (This is an assessed timed evaluation of both written and oral communication skills.) Applicants must successfully complete the mandatory interview and earn full credit to be eligible for admission. **

    *Contact the College for accommodation need.

    The number of applicants accepted for all programs is based on the point system and space availability.

    Effective Fall 2021 all GE courses must be completed prior to admission.