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 relevant certificates held by an applicant 5 points maximum
  • BS/BA degree or higher: 5 points
  • License in an allied health profession: 4 points ex. LVN/PT
  • 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

P or NP on transcript will be treated ac "C" grades.

AP with a 3 or higher will be considered met.

We do not accept CLEP or DANTE.

 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. 3rd year or heritage speaker in high school (verified on HS transcript) Biliteracy seal on HS transcript. International HS transcript from a foriegn country that where English is the the primary language. 

 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