Admissions
Admissions Exams
Entrance Exam Specifications
Nightingale College uses the Accuplacer® diagnostic test to determine placement into all pre-licensure programs by assessing knowledge in three (3) areas: Arithmetic, Writing, and Reading. The exam has a total of 65 multiple choice questions. Each learner has three (3) attempts per year to test for placement into a program.
Please see Score matrix and placements section for more information regarding scores and their corresponding placements.
Score Matrix and Placements
What is the passing score/what does my score mean?
The Next-Generation Accuplacer® exam is scored between a scale of 200 to 300.
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ACCUPLACER® SCORE MATRIX* | ||||
| 239and below | 240-249 | 250-259 | 260 and above | ||
| Arithmetic | 1. Not admitted. | 1. Admitted, on non-matriculated basis. 2. Required to successfully complete the Pre- Algebra foundational course (MAT 90) and the prescribed Learner Success Series before matriculating. |
1. Admitted, with full matriculation. 2. Required to successfully complete the prescribed Learner Success Series in the first semester of enrollment. |
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| Reading | 1. Not admitted. | 1. Admitted, on non-matriculated basis. 2. Required to successfully complete the Developmental English foundational course (ENG 90) and the prescribed Learner Success Series before matriculating. |
1. Admitted, with conditional matriculation. 2. Required to successfully complete the English Lab course and the prescribed Learner Success Series in the first semester of enrollment. |
1. Admitted, with full matriculation.
2. Required to successfully complete the prescribed Learner Success Series in the first semester of enrollment. |
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| English | 1. Not admitted. | 1. Admitted, with conditional matriculation. 2. Required to successfully complete the English Lab course and the prescribed Learner Success Series in the first semester of enrollment. |
1. Admitted, with full matriculation. 2. Required to successfully complete the prescribed Learner Success Series in the first semester of enrollment. |
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* (1) The overall admissions matriculation is based on the lowest score, with the most restrictive admission matriculation decision applied. (2) Each domain’s score is used to determine the programmatic progress requirements.
How do I get my testing results?
You will receive an email from your Admissions Processor within 24-48 business days.
Additional Information
iTunes Accuplacer Study App
Foundational Course Information
View Foundational Course FAQ's
English Lab Information
Study Materials
Advanced Placement HESI
HESI Exam Specifications
Nightingale College uses multiple standard HESI exams to determine advanced placement into any pre-licensure programs based on eligibility. To be eligible for advanced placement, a learner must provide proof of an active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license to the Admissions department or submit official nursing-level transcripts for the registrar to review.
If you have questions regarding your eligibility, please contact your admissions advisor or admissions@nightngale.edu.