APPLICATION PROCESS OVERVIEW
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View this Presentation – General Information2.
Submit General Application for Admission to A-B Tech3.
Complete New Student Orientation and SmarterMeasure Assessment4.
Submit College Transcripts, if applicable5.
Specific Program Documents, if applicable6.
Demonstrate College Readiness (English/Math)7.
Complete FOCUS 2 – Career Assessments8.
Complete Selection Form with Advisor9.
Take Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ®) Version V10.
Receive Notification Letters1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for joining us to learn more about the admission process for the Associate
Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) program for spring semester 2016.
Be sure to complete the brief assessment at the end before meeting with your advisor.
Distance Advising is available to students living outside of Buncombe County and
contiguous counties. For more information email [email protected] .
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Application Period For Spring 2016 Admission
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September 1 thru September 30, 2015All requirements must be met by the 7:00 PM
deadline on September 30, 2015, in order to
qualify to take the TEAS® Version V.
Applicants must meet with a Student Services
advisor to apply.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
All of the following must be completed by 7:00 PM on
September 30
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General Application for Admission•
New Student Orientation and SmarterMeasure Assessment•
FOCUS 2•
Documentation of Program Specific Requirements•
Documentation of College Readiness in English and Math•
Completion of Selection Form with AdvisorThe following must be completed by 5 PM on October 2
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TEAS ® Version V1. 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.•
Some clinical sites may have additional immigration/citizenship requirements.•
Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion.•
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.•
For additional information, please contact [email protected]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.•
These are conducted by an outside vendor at the student’s expense.•
Successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion.•
Some program licensing or certification bodies may 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.•
A-B Tech advisors and faculty cannot provide answers to questions in this area as they are not the final deciding organization.2. GENERAL APPLICATION TO A-B TECH
All individuals interested in admission to a competitive
program MUST
• Submit a general application for admission.
• Document graduation from High School or
completion of the GED or Adult High School.
Students currently enrolled in High School must
graduate and current GED students must finish no
later than January 11, 2016.
Already a current student? Check this step off your list!
• COLLEGE APPLICATION
www.abtech.edu/apply
3. COMPLETE NSO AND SMARTERMEASURE
• New Student Orientation (NSO) and the
SmarterMeasure Assessment are offered in
the classroom and online.
• SmarterMeasure is an assessment of a
student’s readiness for online classes and is
included as part of the NSO.
Already a current student? Check this step off your list!
• NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
http://www.abtech.edu/nso
4. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
Students interested in receiving transfer credit for college level
courses taken elsewhere must submit official transcripts.
• Important points to remember
College must be regionally accredited
Grade earned must be a “C” or higher
Course title and credit hours must be similar
Transcript must be from college at which the course was takenTaken classes at A-B Tech?
• You don’t need to request an A-B Tech transcript.
WHAT IS OFFICIAL?
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A sealed copy of the transcript in an official college envelope sent directly from institution to A-B Tech is official.•
If hand-delivered, do NOT open the envelope.SEND TRANSCRIPTS TO:
A-B Tech Community College Records Office
340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801
5. PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.)
NURSE AIDE I
Current NA I certification documented on the North Carolina Nurse Aide Registry AND•
Documentation (transcript or completioncertificate) of a North Carolina state approved NA I course OR Approved NA I Work Experience
Exceptions•
Current NC NA II certification•
Current NC P.N. licensureANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY REQUIREMENT
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 January 2016.MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FOR THE TEAS (Version V) EXAM
Students will be required to score a minimum composite/total adjusted TEAS V score of 65.6. 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•
Applicants must place above the College’s DMA 050 course•
Requirements may be met in several ways•
Students are required to abide by the College’s Retest Policy. If student is not eligible to retest, completion of developmentalcoursework will be required. Students should speak with a Student Services advisor to determine testing eligibility.
COLLEGE READINESS OPTIONS
• Transfer credit for college
level English and math
• Placement assessment
scores
• Completion of required
developmental courses
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 ENG 095 or RED 090 plus ENG 090/090A
• Placement Assessment Scores (5 years old or less)
NC DAP Scores: Composite 151+
Accuplacer Scores: Reading Comprehension (80+) and Sentence Skills (86+)
SAT: Writing (500+) and Critical Reading (500+)
ACT: English (18+) and Reading (22+)
COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details6. 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)
NC DAP: Score of “7” on each module (010, 020, 030, 040, and 050)
Accuplacer Scores: Arithmetic (55+) and Elementary Algebra (55+)
SAT: Math (500+) or ACT: Math (22+)
COMPASS/ASSET scores – please speak with an advisor for details7. FOCUS 2 – CAREER ASSESSMENTS
All applicants must complete the FOCUS 2 Career Assessment.
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Focus 2 is available to all applicants who have submitted an online application for general admission and have completed NSO.•
Complete the full assessment prior to meeting with an advisor.•
FOCUS 2 may be accessed at http://www.abtech.edu/content/Student- Services/Career-Development-Services/Welcome-to-FOCUS-28. SELECTION FORM WITH ADVISOR
Students who meet all eligibility requirements will
complete a Selection Form with a Student Services
Advisor.
• Students will receive a “ticket” to take the TEAS V ®
by the October 2 deadline.
• Students will meet with a staff member in Admissions
to finalize the Selection Form.
DIDN’T MEET THE REQUIREMENTS?
• Applicants have until
September 30 at 7:00 PM to
document missing items.
• Students not eligible for
spring 2016 admission are
encouraged to speak with
an advisor about career
alternatives.
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.•
The exam must be completed by October 2 at the A-B Tech Testing Center on the Victoria Road Campus. It is onlyoffered on specific dates and times – please plan ahead!
