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Competitive Admission Programs

Competitive Admission Programs:

  • Associate of Science in Nursing degree
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree
  • Echocardiography degree
  • Practical Nursing diploma
  • Radiologic Technology degree

Competitive Admission Requirements: 

  • Applicant is eighteen (18) years of age or older at time of application.
  • Applicant has submitted the appropriate online letter of interest found on the Competitive Admissions webpage. 
  • Applicant must attend a Competitive Admission Workshop. The required workshop session dates are listed on Competitive Admissions webpage.
  • Applicant for Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Echocardiography must attend the specific program's information session within one year prior to term of interest. This session fulfills the Competitive Admission Workshop requirement. Dates can be found on the Competitive Admissions webpage. 
  • Applicant has completed all required courses (listed below) with a “C” or better.
  • Applicant has a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.
  • Applicant must complete the required aptitude exam (TEAS or HESI). More information on the required aptitude exams and helpful study information can be found on the Assessment Center webpage. 

Note: All competitive admissions requirements must be met by the deadlines listed on the Competitive Admissions webpage. 

 

Required Coursework:

For competitive admission purposes only, the cumulative GPA includes all attempts at required coursework listed below within the previous five years. A student may sign the waiver section included on the online letter of interest to have all coursework older than five (5) years to be included in the calculations for competitive admissions. A student will not be able to choose specific coursework to include and exclude if a waiver is submitted. Coursework may be obtained by enrolling in the Health Care Assistant Certificate for Practical Nursing program or in the Interdisciplinary Degree for the Associate of Science in Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Echocardiography, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography degree programs. The program specific required coursework includes:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  • ENGL 1101
  • PSYC 1101
  • Humanities/Fine Arts elective (only the highest grade achieved will be calculated into the cumulative GPA)
  • MATH 1111 or MATH 1103
  • ALHS 1040
  • PHYS 1110
  • PHYS 1110L
  • BIOL 2113
  • BIOL 2113L
  • BIOL 2114
  • BIOL 2114L

Echocardiography

  • ENGL 1101
  • PSYC 1101
  • Humanities/Fine Arts elective (only the highest grade achieved will be calculated into the cumulative GPA)
  • MATH 1111 or MATH 1103
  • ALHS 1090
  • PHYS 1110
  • PHYS 1110L
  • BIOL 2113
  • BIOL 2113L
  • BIOL 2114
  • BIOL 2114L

Practical Nursing

  • ALHS 1011
  • ALHS 1040
  • ALHS 1090
  • COLL 1010
  • ENGL 1010
  • MATH 1012
  • PSYC 1010 or PSYC 1101
  • NAST 1100
  • ALHS 1060

Radiologic Technology

  • ENGL 1101
  • PSYC 1101
  • Humanities/Fine Arts elective (only the highest grade achieved will be calculated into the cumulative GPA)
  • General Education elective (only the highest grade achieved will be calculated into the cumulative GPA)
  • MATH 1111, MATH 1101, or MATH 1103
  • ALHS 1090
  • RADT 1010 (must be completed within 5 years of term of interest)
  • BIOL 2113
  • BIOL 2113L
  • BIOL 2114
  • BIOL 2114L.

NOTE: Grades from transfer credits will be included in the calculation of the cumulative GPA for competitive admissions. A student will not be able to choose specific coursework to include and exclude if credits are transferred from a previous college.

 

Selection Criteria:

Ogeechee Tech sets a specific number of admission slots for each competitive admission program. After all admissions requirements have been met, students will be selected for available slots using the following criteria:

For the ASN program:

  • A total score is calculated based on HESI scores, GPA for required prerequisite coursework, and whether or not the applicant has an active and unencumbered LPN license. Students are selected based on total score ranking.
  • The GPA for prerequisite courses only will be weighted at 40/100 of the total score.
    • 4.0 = 40 points
    • 3.99 - 3.79 = 35 points
    • 3.78 - 3.59 = 30 points
    • 3.58 - 3.39 = 25 points
    • 3.38 - 3.19 = 20 points
    • 3.18 - 2.99 = 15 points
    • 2.98 - 2.79 = 10 points
    • 2.78 - 2.50 = 5 points
  • The HESI exam score will be weighted at 55/100 of the total score.
    • 100 - 90% = 55 points
    • 89 - 80% = 50 points
    • 79 - 75% = 45 points
  • LPN status (License number will be required for proof).
    • Yes (Active and Unemcumbered) = 5 points
    • No = 0 points
  • If a tie exists, the highest score on the HESI exam will determine ranking.
  • If a tie continues to exist, the highest GPA on prerequisite coursework will determine ranking.

For the Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Echocardiography, and Radiologic Technology programs:

  • A total score is calculated based on TEAS scores and GPA for required prerequisite coursework only. Students are selected based on total score ranking.
  • The GPA for prerequisite courses only will be weighted at 40% of the total score.
  • The TEAS exam score will be weighted at 60% of the total score.
  • If a tie exists, the highest score on the TEAS exam will determine ranking.
  • If a tie continues to exist, the highest GPA on prerequisite coursework will determine ranking.

Note: Students who are interested in applying for both Echocardiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography must select a first-choice program; second-choice program is optional. Students will be given priority in the selection process for their first-choice program.

For the Practical Nursing program:

  • A total score is calculated based on HESI scores and GPA for required prerequisite coursework only. Students are selected based on total score ranking.
  • The GPA for prerequisite courses only will be weighted at 40% of the total score.
  • The HESI exam score will be weighted at 60% of the total score.
  • If a tie exists, the highest score on the HESI exam will determine ranking.
  • If a tie continues to exist, the highest GPA on prerequisite coursework will determine ranking.

 

Aptitude Examination

 

The TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam is a standardized test used by Ogeechee Tech to evaluate candidates for potential admission into a competitive admission program. The TEAS exam is intended to gauge a student's achievement in a medical setting. The TEAS test covers reading, math, science and English and language usage skills.

  • TEAS exam scores will expire five years after the exam date.
  • A student’s first attempt is $40, and a $65 re-test fee is required for each subsequent attempt. Students will be administered the entire exam during each exam attempt. All testing fees are non-refundable.
  • A student may schedule, find out when the test is administered, and find helpful study resources by visiting the Assessment Center website. Study guides are also available in the Library.

The HESI (Health Education Systems Incorporated) test is a standardized and proctored exam that assesses the academic readiness and cognitive skills of prospective and current nursing and health care students. It is also known as the HESI A2, the HESI Admission Assessment Exam. It consists of academic tests and covers core subjects such as math, reading, vocabulary, grammar, biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology.

  • A student's $65 fee is required for each attempt. Students will be administered the entire exam each exam attempt. All testing fees are non-refundable.
  • A student may schedule, find out when the test is administered, and find helpful study resources by visiting the Assessment Center online at www.ogeecheetech.edu/testing. Study guides are also available in the Library. 

For the ASN program:

  • Applicants for the ASN program must complete the HESI A2 admission exam and achieve a composite score of 75% or higher.  Applicants must have taken the HESI A2 admission exam within the last 5 years.
  • A student will be allowed six (6) testing attempts on the HESI; the exams are given several times each semester. A student is required to wait a minimum of 30 calendar days between attempts.

For the Radiologic Technology, Echocardiography, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs:

  • Applicants for the Radiologic Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Echocardiography programs must have taken the TEAS aptitude exam within the last 5 years and achieved a cumulative score of 60% or higher.
  • A student will be allowed three (3) testing attempts within a calendar year on the TEAS. The exams are given several times each semester and attempts can be scheduled 30 calendar days apart.
  • TEAS scores from other schools will not be accepted.

For the Practical Nursing program:

  • Applicants for the Practical Nursing program must complete the HESI (Health Education Systems Incorporated) exam and achieve a composite score of 70% or higher.  Applicants must have taken the HESI exam within the last 5 years.
  • A student will be allowed six (6) testing attempts on the HESI; the exams are given several times each semester. A student is required to wait a minimum of 30 calendar days between attempts. If a student chooses to take the exam more than two times, he/she will be required to wait a minimum of six months between each additional attempt.