| 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.
New! On-line Application Process and Electronic
Payment Option! Click here for more info.
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
TEST NAME |
EARLY DECISION |
REGULAR DECISION |
COMMENTS |
| SAT (high school students only) |
Total score 1000
Verbal score should be a 450 or higher |
Total score 900
Verbal score should be a 450 or higher |
Writing section of SAT not included in calculation of score |
| Test of Essential Academic Skills – TEAS test |
Adjusted Individual Total Score
Mean – Program =
≥ 75%, at least 60% in each module |
Adjusted Individual Total Score
Mean – Program =
≥ 60%, recommended at least 50% in each module |
For further explanation of your scores, visit www.atitesting.com |
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.
If you have read the above information and
would like to apply to AMH Dixon, please click the links below for the
next steps.
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