The LPN program at St. Clair County Community College has a competitive pre-admission score. The score is based on a point calculation of the following:
Criteria
Description
Worksheet/Point Calculation
GPA - overall
No rounding up on GPA
GPAs from more than one college will be averaged together
High School GPA will ONLY be used if no college classes taken
2.5 GPA required
GPA
Points
3.8-4.0
25
3.5-3.7
20
3.2-3.4
15
2.9-3.1
10
2.6-2.8
5
2.5
0 (minimum required)
Points ________
Recommended college classes
5 points for each of the 4 courses with B- or better
2 points for each of the 4 courses with C or C+
HE-101 HE-102 ENG-101 BIO-160 (or BIO 271/171 and 272/172)
Points ________
HESI testing
HESI minimum score in each area - 70
HESI pre-admission test will measure reading comprehension, vocabulary, English and math
A & P will be tested, but not counted. Watch the Web site for dates (late April/May)
The English composite score and math score will be used for points
English language composite score
91-100
6 points
80-90
5 points
75-79
4 points
Math score
96-100
5 points
91-95
4 points
86-90
3 points
81-85
2 points
75-80
1 points
English points ________
Math points ________
Course failures
Subtract 10 points for each course with grade less than C (of 4 recommended courses)
HE-101 HE-102 ENG-101 BIO-160 (or BIO-271/171 and 272/172)
Points ________
TOTAL POINTS ________
Frequently asked Questions and Answers:
How many points do I need to be considered? Since it is a competitive process, it depends on the number of students and their overall scores. The top candidates (60 on Port Huron campus) are admitted. The maximum number of points an applicant can earn is 56.
What can you tell me about HESI registration? Registration will begin April 1st. The cost will be $50. Watch the website (under “HESI Testing”) by Feb. 1st for specific information, dates and times of LPN testing. Testing will be in May on the Port Huron campus.
Can I use my HESI score from the ADN admission HESI or from another school?You can use the ADN HESI score only if taken at SC4 during the same academic year. Requests to transfer HESI score must be made in writing to the Health and Human Services office. SC4 does not accept transfer of HESI scores from other colleges.
Who should I call if I have questions? Contact your academic advisor at (810) 989-5520.
Is there a time limit associated with my past courses?All biology courses and HE 101 must be completed wthin five academic years of admission to the nursing program. See table below for details:
Application deadline
Five-year time limit
June 1, 2013
SP 08 or later
June 1, 2014
SP 09 or later
June 1, 2015
SP 10 or later
June 1, 2016
SP 11 or later
June 1, 2017
SP 12 or later
Director of Nursing, Health and Human Services Cindy Nicholson (810) 989-5680
