APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW

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APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW

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View this Presentation – General Information

2.

Submit General Application for Admission to A-B Tech

3.

Complete New Student Orientation and SmarterMeasure Assessment

4.

Submit College Transcripts, if applicable

5.

Specific Program Documents, if applicable

6.

Demonstrate College Readiness (English/Math)

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Complete FOCUS 2 – Career Assessments

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Complete Selection Form with Advisor

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Take Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ®) Version V

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Receive Notification Letters

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for joining us to learn more about

the admission process for Competitive Allied

Health programs for fall semester 2016.

This brief presentation will help you prepare

for admission to one of the programs listed to

the right.

Be sure to complete the brief assessment at

the end before meeting with your advisor.

• ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (A.D.N.)

• P.N. TO A.D.N. ADVANCED PLACEMENT

(SUMMER 2016)

• DENTAL HYGIENE

• DENTAL ASSISTING

• MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

• MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY

• RADIOGRAPHY

• VETERINARY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Application Period For Fall 2016 Admission

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February 1 thru March 4, 2016

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Please note – for A.D.N. Advanced Placement, admission is for summer 2016

All requirements must be met by the 5 PM

deadline on March 4, 2016, in order to qualify to

take the TEAS® Version V.

Applicants must meet with a Student Services

advisor to apply.

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

All of the following must be complete by 5 PM on March 4th

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General Application for Admission

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New Student Orientation and Smarter Measure Assessment

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^{FOCUS 2}

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Documentation of Program Specific Requirements

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Documentation of College Readiness in English and Math

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Completion of Selection Form with Advisor

The following must be completed by 5 PM on March 11th

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Take or submit official scores for the TEAS ® Version V

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Citizenship Status and Admission to Competitive Programs

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Admission to competitive programs is open only to individuals with legal status or lawful presence.

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Some clinical sites may have additional immigration/citizenship requirements.

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Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion.

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Non-citizens are encouraged to contact the appropriate licensing/certifying agency to determine if they are eligible for licensure/certification upon graduation – decisions regarding licensure/certification are solely the responsibility of the licensing/certifying agency.

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For additional information, please contact [email protected]

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Criminal Backgrounds and Drug Use

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Criminal background checks and drug screenings are required by off campus clinical sites.

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These are conducted by an outside vendor at the student’s expense.

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Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion.

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Some program licensing or certification bodies require criminal background checks at the time of

application for licensure. Be sure to review the criteria for your program of interest to determine what rules apply and whom to contact.

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A-B Tech advisors and faculty cannot provide answers to questions in this area as they are not the final deciding organization.

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2. GENERAL APPLICATION TO A-B TECH

All individuals interested in admission to a competitive

program MUST

• Submit a general application for admission.

• Graduation from High School or completion of the

High School Equivalency (HSE) or Adult High School

is required. Students currently enrolled in High

School or a High School Equivalency (HSE) program

must finish no later than August 15, 2016.

Already a current student? Check this step off your list!

• COLLEGE APPLICATION

www.abtech.edu/apply

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3. COMPLETE NSO AND SMARTER MEASURE

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New Student Orientation (NSO) and Smarter Measure are offered in the classroom and online

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Smarter Measure is an assessment of a student’s

readiness for online classes and is included as part of the NSO.

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Some programs require fully online courses – your assessment scores may impact your ability to

successfully complete the program

Already a current student? Check this step off your list!

• NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

http://www.abtech.edu/nso

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4. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS

Students interested in receiving transfer credit for college level

courses taken elsewhere must submit official transcripts

• Important points to remember

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College must be regionally accredited

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Grade earned must be a “C” or higher

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Course title and credit hours must be similar

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Transcript must be from college at which the course was taken

Taken classes at A-B Tech?

• You don’t need to request an A-B Tech transcript

WHAT IS OFFICIAL?

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Sent directly from institution to A-B Tech

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Sealed copy in official college envelope

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If hand-delivered, do NOT open the envelope

SEND TRANSCRIPTS TO:

A-B Tech Community College Records Office

340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801

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5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

A few programs have additional requirements that must be

met by the March 4th deadline

• Associate Degree Nursing

• P.N. to A.D.N. Advanced Placement Option

• Dental Hygiene

• Medical Laboratory Technology

• Medical Sonography

• Veterinary Medical Technology

Please review the next four slides for details

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5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.)

NURSE AIDE I

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Current NA I certification documented on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry AND

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Documentation (official transcript or completion certificate) of a North Carolina state approved NA I course OR Approved NA I Work

Experience

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Exceptions

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Current NC NA II certification

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Current NC P.N. licensure

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY REQUIREMENT

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Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology I and II (BIO 168 and BIO 169 or acceptable substitutes) with a grade of “C”

or higher in each course prior to class start in fall 2016 term.

MINIMUM SCORE FOR THE TEAS (Version V) EXAM

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Students will be required to score a minimum composite/total adjusted TEAS V score of 65.

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5. Program Specific Requirements

Practical Nursing (P.N.) to Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.)

Advanced Placement Option

NC PRACTICAL NURSING LICENSE

 Documentation of current, unrestricted North

Carolina Practical Nursing license

MINIMUM SCORE REQUIREMENT FOR THE

TEAS VERSION V EXAM

 Students are required to score a minimum

composite/total adjusted TEAS V score of 65.

COURSE COMPLETION

 BIO 168, 169, and 175; ENG 111 and 114; PSY

150 and 241; one 3 credit hour humanities course.

A grade of “C” or higher is required in each.

 Students enrolled in a mini-mester one (January

11 – March 7, 2016) course may apply with the

understanding that a passing grade must be made

in the course to be considered an applicant.

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5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Dental Hygiene

CHEMISTRY

 Documentation (official high school or

college transcript) showing

completion of a chemistry course with

a grade of “C” or higher prior to

applying to the program.

BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY REQUIREMENT

 Successful completion of Basic Anatomy and

Physiology (BIO 163 or acceptable substitute) with

a grade of “C” or higher and successful completion

of General, Organic and Biochemistry (CHM

130/130A Lab or acceptable substitute) is required

prior to fall 2016 term start.

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5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

 Successful completion of BIO

163, ENG 111, MAT 152 and

PHY 125 (or acceptable

substitutes), with a grade of

“C” or higher in each, is

required prior to fall 2016

term start.

Sonography

 Documentation (official high school or college

transcript) showing completion of a chemistry course

with a grade of “C” or higher prior to applying to the

program.

Medical Laboratory Technology _OR

Veterinary Medical Technology

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6. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESS

Individuals must document college readiness in both English

and math

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Applicants must qualify for ENG 111 – Expository Writing

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Applicants must place above the College’s DMA 050 course

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Requirements may be met in several ways

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The College’s retesting procedures apply to competitive program applicants

COLLEGE READINESS OPTIONS

• Transfer credit for college

level English and math

• Placement assessment

scores

• Completion of required

developmental courses

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6. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESS

ENGLISH READINESS (STUDENTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)

• Successful completion of ENG 111 or transfer credit equivalent

• Successful completion of A-B Tech quarter courses (ENG 0102, 102, 150, or 153)

• Successful completion of DRE 098 or RED 090 plus ENG 090/090A

• Placement Assessment Scores (5 years old or less)

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NC DAP Scores: Composite 151+

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Accuplacer Scores: Reading Comprehension (80+) and Sentence Skills (86+)

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SAT: Writing (500+) and Critical Reading (500+)

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ACT: English (18+) and Reading (22+)

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COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details

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6. DEMONSTRATE COLLEGE READINESS

MATH READINESS (STUDENTS MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING)

• Successful completion of or transfer credit for MAT 115, 143, 161, 151, 152, or 171 higher

• Successful completion of A-B Tech quarter courses (MAT 096, 097, 101, 102, 150, or 151)

• Successful completion of DMA 050 or MAT 070

• Placement/Assessment Scores (5 years old or less)

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NC DAP: Score of “7” on each module (010, 020, 030, 040, and 050)

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Accuplacer Scores: Arithmetic (55+) and Elementary Algebra (55+)

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SAT: Math (500+) or ACT: Math (22+)

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COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details

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7. FOCUS 2 – CAREER ASSESSMENTS

All applicants must complete the FOCUS 2 Career Assessment

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Available to all applicants who have submitted an online application for general admission and have completed NSO

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Complete the full assessment prior to meeting with an advisor

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FOCUS 2 may be accessed at http://www.abtech.edu/content/Student- Services/Career-Development-Services/Welcome-to-FOCUS-2

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8. SELECTION FORM WITH ADVISOR

Students who meet all eligibility requirements will complete a

Selection Form with a Student Services Advisor

• Students may select a 1

^st

and 2

^nd

choice program

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^{A 2}^nd choice is not required

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Students will not be considered for a 2^nd choice program if selected for the 1^st choice program

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Choices may only be altered before the March 11 deadline

• Students will receive a “ticket” to take the TEAS V ® by the

March 11 deadline

• Students will meet with a staff member in Admissions to

finalize the Selection Form

Didn’t meet the requirements?

• Applicants have until March

4th at 5 PM to document any

missing items

• Students not eligible for 2016

admission are encouraged to

speak with an advisor about

career alternatives

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9. TEST OF ESSENTIAL ACADEMIC SKILLS

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Qualified applicants who complete the Selection Form will receive a “ticket” for TEAS® Version V.

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The exam must be completed by March 11th at the A-B Tech Testing Center on the Victoria Road Campus. It is only offered on specific dates and times – please plan ahead!

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Individuals wishing to submit a TEAS score instead of testing during the application period must request authorization at the time of completion of the Verification/Selection Form.

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If a TEAS® score is already on file at A-B Tech, an applicant may not submit new outside scores during the application period unless approved for distance student testing.

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Qualified distance students will be permitted to test off site during the application period. Applicants must request approval at time of completion of the Verification/Selection Form.

1 • Schedule and pay for the TEAS

® Version V

2 • Study and prepare for the

TEAS ® Version V

3 • Take the TEAS ® Version V on

the date and time scheduled

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10. NOTIFICATION LETTER

NOTIFICATION LETTER – APRIL

Status for 1

^st

and 2

^nd

choices. One of three options will be listed:

• ^Admitted

• Alternate List

• Not Admitted

*Applicants will be ranked based on the TEAS®Version V exam composite score only.*

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