A.S. Degree Admissions Rubric
Nursing/ Associate in Science Degree Admissions Scoring Rubric for Continuing Students
Admissions consideration is based on a rubric used to evaluate student performance. Students receive points in the following categories:
Exemplary - 25
Advanced - 20
Proficient - 0
TEAS Sub-Scores (Max 48 points)
TEAS Reading, TEAS Mathematics, TEAS Science, TEAS English
60-69% - 7
70-79% - 8
80-89% - 10
90-99% - 12
Only one set of TEAS test scores are used in calculating total rubric points.
Relevant Coursework (Max 24 points)
BIO130 - Anatomy and Physiology I
A - 4
B+ - 3.5
B - 3
C+ - 2.5
C - 2
BIO132 - Anatomy and Physiology II
A - 4
B+ - 3.5
B - 3
C+ - 2.5
C - 2
ENG101 - Standard Freshman Composition
A - 4
B+ - 3.5
B - 3
C+ - 2.5
C - 2
ENG102 - Introduction to Literature
A - 4
B+ - 3.5
B - 3
C+ - 2.5
C - 2
BIO244 - Microbiology
A - 4
B+ - 3.5
B - 3
C+ - 2.5
C - 2
MAT 103 - Statistics
A - 4
B+ - 3.5
B - 3
C+ - 2.5
C - 2
General Education (minimum grade of C) - (Max 1 point)
PSY101 - Introduction to Psychology
Completion - .25
HIS103 - Foundations of American History, HIS104 - Modern American History, HIS101 - Western Civilization I, or HIS102 - Western Civilization II
Completion - .25
SOC101 - Introduction to Sociology
Completion - .25
PHL211 - Biomedical Ethics
Completion - .25
PN Admissions Degree Rubric
Nursing/ Practical Nursing Certificate Admissions Scoring Rubric
Admissions consideration is based on a rubric used to evaluate student performance. Students receive points in the following categories:
TEAS Adjusted Total Score (Max 27 points)
0-58.6% = 0
58.7-64.9% = 10
65-69.9% = 15
70-74.9% = 20
75-100% = 27
TEAS Sub-Scores (Max 40 points)
TEAS Reading, TEAS Mathematics, TEAS Science, TEAS English
0-49.9% = 0
50-59.9% = 2
60-69.9% = 6
70-79.9% = 8
80-100% = 10
Only one set of TEAS test scores are used in calculating total rubric points.
If the TEAS test is taken twice in one academic year, the second attempt results will be used for the scoring rubric. An addition of 2 points can be earned if only the first attempt is used for admission consideration, for a maximum of 69 total points for the TEAS exam.
Relevant Coursework (Max 16 points)
BIO105 - Survey of the Human Body OR BIO130 - Anatomy and Physiology I
A = 4
B+ = 3.5
B = 3
C+ = 2.5
C = 2
BIO132 - Anatomy and Physiology II (only BIO105 or BIO130/BIO132 is required for LPN)
A = 4
B+ = 3.5
B = 3
C+ = 2.5
C = 2
ENG101 - Standard Freshman Composition
A =4
B+ = 3.5
B= 3
C+ = 2.5
C=2
PSY101 - Introduction to Psychology
A = 4
B+ = 3.5
B = 3
C+ = 2.5
C = 2
Work Experience (Max 15 points)
Must have employer submit Work Verification Letter on company letterhead stating job title and length of employment. Email letter to admissions@sunysuffolk.edu
15 points = Work as a Certified Nursing Assistant with at least one-year experience.
10 points = Work in Health Care Field with direct care experience for at least one year.
For example: medical assistant, home health aide, EMT.
5 points = Work in Health Care Field without direct care experience for at least one year.
For example: medical office receptionist, hospital transporter
Total Max Rubric Score = 100 points
* Previously admitted students who were dismissed from the PN program and are reapplying
will have three (3) points deducted from the total rubric score. Students who are reapplying are not guaranteed
a seat and must meet all admission requirements.
* BIO105, BIO130 and BIO132 must be completed within 10 years to be considered for
internal/external transfer to meet requirements for certificate completion.
Two (2) points will be deducted for each attempt (repeated the course and/or withdrawal) from BIO105,
BIO130 and/or BIO132.
* Tied Rubric Scores: In the event of tied rubric scores, the total adjusted TEAS
test individual score will determine final decision.
High School Nursing Applicant (RN) Admissions Rubric
60-69% - 7 points
70-79% - 8 points
80-89% - 10 points
90-99% - 12 points
85 - 87: 0 points
95 - 100: 5 points
94 - 88: 3 points
85 - 87: 0 points
95 - 100: 5 points
94 - 88: 3 points
85 - 87: 0 points
88 - 94: 3 points 88 - 94: 3 points
85 - 87: 0 points 85 - 87: 0 points
90 - 94: 25
85 - 89: 20
80 - 84: 15
75 -79: 10
70 -74: 8
Chemistry (Class Average) ___/20
90 - 94: 18
85 - 89: 16
80 - 84: 14
75 - 79: 10
70 - 74: 5
Algebra I (Class Average) ___/20
90 - 94: 18
85 - 89: 16
80 - 84: 14
75 - 79: 10
70 - 74: 5
90 - 94: 25
85 - 89: 20
80 - 84: 15
75 - 79: 10
70 - 74: 5
Bonus
C or higher in ENG101 or ≥ 3 on AP English Language and Composition ____/5
C or higher in PSY101 or ≥ 3 On AP Psychology ____/5
Total Score: ____/100
With Bonus ____ /110