How to Apply
Selective Admissions
The following criteria will be evaluated for each applicant. Preference points will be added for each criterion as listed below; a maximum of 65 preference points may be possible.
- ACT or SAT composite score equivalent
USA Exam Scoring Preference Points >20
>17
>14
>12
>10
>8
>6
>4
>2
>0
=10
=9
=8
=7
=6
=5
=4
=3
=2
=1
- Cumulative GPA (includes all 100 level or above college credits)
Cumulative GPA Preference Points 3.6-4.0
3.1-3.5
2.75-3.0
2.5-2.74
<2.5
5
4
3
1
0
- Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences Courses
Cumulative GPA Preference Points 3.6-4.0
3.1-3.5
2.75-3.0
2.5-2.74
<2.5
5
4
3
1
0
Preference points (pts) will be applied for grades in these courses as follows: A – 10 pts, B – 8 pts, C – 5 pts.
Preferred courses that can earn these points are:- BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- PHY 171 Applied Physics
- Preadmission Conference and interview
Scoring Preference Points Excellent
Above Average
Good
Below Average
Poor
10
8
7
5
1
- Allied Health Program preference
Preference may be given to applicants who have graduated or are in their final semester of a two-year accredited Allied Health program or have the minimum of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in a clinically related field.
Graduate applicant transcript must show the degree awarded (Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science). Ten (10) preference points added.
Pending graduate applicant additionally must submit a signed letter from their Program Director/Coordinator documenting the students date of completion or graduation. Five (5) preference points added.
*Applicants in this category must submit the required documentation in order to receive preference points.
(Note: in the event of a tie, the cumulative GPA will be used for selection)
Review Selective Admissions Programs Information page.
Conferences for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program are an annual requirement. Any older conference information submitted for admission will not be considered. Please review conference dates and conferences may be attended with no appointment necessary.
