About Applicant Selection

Applicant selection for the SBVC Nursing Program consists of two phases.

  • The first phase is the sum of points from the Multi-Criteria point system.
  • The second phase is the ATI TEAS test, which is invitation-only.
  • All points from Phase 1 & 2 will be combined, and final applicant selections will be made. 

Phase 1: Multi-Criteria point system

  • Phase 1 total points without TEAS: 70 maximum
  • Students with the highest total points (80% of applicants) and random selection (20% of applicants) from phase one will be eligible to take the TEAS test or to submit a TEAS score (taken within 1 year of the application close date).

Download the Multi-Criteria Worksheet

No. Criteria Maximum Points Point Distribution
1 Academic degrees or diplomas, or relevant certificates held by an applicant 5 points maximum
  • BS/BA degree or higher: 5 points
  • License in an allied health profession: 4 points
  • Certificate in an allied health profession: 2 points

All licenses and certificates must be current to receive points.
2 Grade Point Average in relevant coursework 45 points maximum

Science GPA
A minimum 2.80 GPA is required in Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology.

  • 4.00–3.60: 30 points
  • 3.59–3.00: 20 points
  • 2.99–2.80: 10 points

General Education GPA
A minimum 3.00 GPA is required in all remaining general education courses required for application.

  • 4.00–3.75: 15 points
  • 3.74–3.50: 10 points
  • 3.49–3.00: 5 points
3 Life experience or special circumstances 4 points maximum for any one criterion

Life experience or special circumstances of an applicant, including, but not necessarily limited to:

  1. Disabilities
  2. Low family income
  3. First generation to attend college
  4. Need to work
  5. Disadvantages in a social or educational environment
  6. Difficult personal or family situations or circumstances
  7. Refugee status
4 Veteran 4 points Attach documentation, including DD Form 214, to the application. Honorable discharge required.
5 12 units taken within the San Bernardino Community College District at SBVC or CHC 4 points Reviewed with transcripts.
6

Documented proficiency or advanced-level coursework in a language other than English.

Examples: Spanish 103, Spanish 157, American Sign Language 111 or an ASL certificate.

2 points

Ability to communicate in a healthcare setting in a language in addition to English, including but not limited to:

  • American Sign Language
  • Arabic
  • Chinese, including various dialects
  • Farsi
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Tagalog
  • Languages of the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia
7

Completion of the following additional courses:

  • CIT 144 Medical Terminology (2 units)
  • PHT 062 Pharmacology I (2 units)
  • PHT 064 Pharmacy Calculations (2 units)
 6 points maximum Each course completed with a passing grade will receive 2 points.

 

Phase 2: TEAS Exam

  • Phase 2 total points with TEAS: 100 maximum

No. Criteria Maximum Points Point Distribution
8

Assessment/readiness test result (TEAS)

Please provide an official report of your initial results when requested by the SBVC Admissions Committee.

Students must receive 62% or above on the ATI TEAS test to gain admission into the nursing program.

 30 points maximum

Composite score on the first attempt of the Test of Essential Academic Skills:

  • 90%–100%: 30 points
  • 80%–89%: 15 points
  • 70%–79%: 10 points
  • 62%–69%: 5 points
  • Below 62%: 0 points