Applying to AMH Dixon as a High School Student

I am currently in high school, or am being homeschooled.

Current high school students apply during their Senior year by submitting before the appropriate deadline:

• An application with an application fee
• Official High School transcripts (see below for details)
• Official SAT scores (see below for recommended scores)
• Two letters of recommendation

Educational Requirements

• All applicants for admission must provide proof of graduation from high school or have a General Educational Diploma (GED) with scores
• High School Courses (at least a letter grade of C)
  • Required:
    • English - 4 units
    • Social Studies - 3 units
    • Science - 2 units
      • Biology with a related laboratory
      • Chemistry with a related laboratory
    • Mathematics - 2 units (one of which must be Algebra)
  • Recommended:
    • Geometry, Nutrition, Word Processing, Psychology, Sociology, Anatomy, Physiology, Computer Science
    • Others include: foreign language, physical, biological and behavioral sciences
• Applicants with a GED must meet the Algebra and Science requirements in addition to the required college courses as stated above

Admission Policy
The Admissions Committee, representing the Faculty of the School of Nursing, selects applicants who satisfy the admission criteria and demonstrate the capability of completing the program and becoming registered nurses. The number of students accepted is determined by the committee based on variables, which include the availability of adequate clinical facilities and the faculty to student ratio. Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Written notice of the committee’s decision will be mailed after the decision date.

Application/Acceptance Fees
When filing an application for admission to the School of Nursing, each applicant pays an application fee. An electronic payment (through the Bursar tab), check or money order made payable to the Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing should be forwarded with the completed application. No refund is made after the application is filed. An acceptance fee is required after notification of acceptance in order to reserve a place in the class. An electronic payment (through the Bursar tab), check or money order made payable to the Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing should be forwarded by deadline provided. This fee is non-refundable and is not credited to future tuition payments.

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Early Decision

• The completed application deadline is November 15th for the selection process for classes commencing the following August.
• All early decision acceptances are provisional pending successful completion of any remaining college pre-requisite courses or admission criteria.
• Non-USA citizens must show an official permanent resident card in person for photocopying to maintain on file and complete a G-639 form or other required forms from Homeland Security.
• All applicants will be notified by mail of decision of acceptance, provisional acceptance, rejection, or rollover on or before December 15th.

Preference is given to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• High School student: must rank in upper half of high school class; have a High School GPA of 3.0 or higher. Combined Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in Verbal and Math of 1000 or above.

Regular Decision

• The completed application deadline is January 15th for the selection process for classes commencing the following August.
• All regular decision acceptances are provisional pending successful completion of any remaining college prerequisite courses or admission criteria.
• Non-USA citizens must show an official permanent resident card in person for photocopying to maintain on file and complete a G-639 form or other required forms from Homeland Security.
• All applicants will be notified by mail of decision of acceptance, provisional acceptance, rejection, or rollover on or before February 15th.

Preference is given to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• High School student: must have a High School GPA of 2.50 or higher; combined Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores in Verbal and Math of 900 or above (450 Verbal).

Transcripts
An official High School transcript (signed and with the school seal affixed) from each school attended must be submitted to the Admission Office. The student must ensure that all final official transcripts are submitted prior to entering the program. If you need to look up SAT scores and have them sent to the school, please see the CollegeBoard.com website for more information.

Standardized Test Requirements

• Scholastic Aptitude Test of the College Entrance examination Board (SAT) is required for candidates who are currently enrolled in high school.
• TEAS Test is recommended for candidates who meet the following criteria:
  • SAT scores that are below 900 (math/verbal combined)
  • Never taken the SAT

Letters of Recommendation
A total of two letters of reference are required.
These letters must be from the following:

• employer
• professor
• advisor
• High School teacher
• High School counselor
• volunteer coordinator
• clergy

Please only submit TWO letters of reference.
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE RECOMMENDATION FORM (PDF)

The Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing abides by the
following government regulations:

• PENNSYLVANIA STATE BOARD OF NURSING'S POSITION REGARDING FELONIOUS ACTS AND LICENSURE. (THE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT, 1972. P.L. 233, NO. 64).
• PENNSYLVANIA'S CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES LAW, 11 P.S. 2223.1 (E).
• Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal Record Check
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974

Anti-Discrimination Statement
The Abington Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and School of Radiologic Technology are equal opportunity institutions. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status in their educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs and other institutionally administered programs.

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