What High School Students Should Know       

High school academic course of study should include:

• Natural and social sciences (biology, chemistry psychology, sociology)
• Social studies and/or history
• Foregin lanquage
• Mathematics
• Literature
• Writing composition
• Electives (advanced language, advanced biology or human anatomy/physiology, organic chemistry or biochemistry)

Strong applicants have:

• Composite SAT 1000 of verbal and math or greater - espeically greater than or equal to 500 in each category
• Upper third of high school class or 66th percentile or higher
• Strong science background:  biology, chemistry advanced placement in sciences helpful - not required
• Science grades of "B" or higher
• Strong writing skills

Personal qualities:

• Focused, committed student
• Maintain healthy, balanced lives
• Well organized - calendar, assignments
• Emotionally stable in stressful environments
• Responsible behavior
• Embraces critical nursing values:  altruism, autonomy or freedom, human dignity, integrity, social justice