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The intent of this guide is to help applicants develop a plan of readiness. An online application is available and may be submitted through your e-STORM account by selecting the“Program Applications” tile during the following periods: |  |  |\n|  | Admission  Application Period |  |\n| Spring (January) 2027 admission September 1 – December 1, 2026 Summer (May) 2027 admission February 1 – April 1, 2027 Fall (August) 2027 admission May 1 – July 1, 2027\u003Cbr>The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted during the application period. |  |  |\n| Application Requirements\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>A. Proof of Residency\u003Cbr>Applicants who reside in-district receive priority admission over out-of-district and out-of-state students. Illinois residents may qualify for in-district status through an Inter-district Cooperative Agreement. Proof of residency and any approved agreement must be on file with Enrollment Services prior to the application deadline.\u003Cbr>East St. Louis campus: This application is grant-funded. Priority is given to applicants who live in: Alorton, Brooklyn, Cahokia, Centerville, East St. Louis, Fairmont City, Madison, and Venice. Some addresses in nearby cities may also qualify if they are considered to be in “high poverty” and “possible high poverty” areas. Check with a health science advisor to see if your address is eligible.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>B. Grade Point Average – Point Earning\u003Cbr>A minimum GPA of 2.5 from an accredited high school or college is required to apply. The GPA will be converted to an application point score. Example: GPA 3.25 = 3.25 Awarded Application Points\u003Cbr>• Applicants must have completed at least 12 college credit hours in order to use a college GPA in place of high school GPA or GED scores.\u003Cbr>• The most recent eligible GPA will be used for the application.\u003Cbr>• GED and HiSET scores may be converted to a GPA by an Academic Advisor.\u003Cbr>The latest semester that college grades are accepted for each application:\u003Cbr>o Spring Admission: Summer semester before the program starts or November 30\u003Cbr>o Summer Admission: Fall semester before the program starts or April 1\u003Cbr>o Fall Admission: Spring semester before the program starts or July 15\u003Cbr>Section B Points:  /4 |  |  |\n| |  | 1 |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>C. Math Placement – Point Earning\u003Cbr>Applicants must demonstrate placement in Mathematics by completing one of the following:\u003Cbr>• ALEKS placement test administered by a SWIC Testing Center, or\u003Cbr>• Submission of official documentation for one of the following multiple measures:\u003Cbr>o ACT or SAT scores\u003Cbr>o GED or HiSET scores\u003Cbr>o High School GPA\u003Cbr>Multiple measures are valid for six (6) years.\u003Cbr>Previously completed appropriate college coursework may also be used to meet this requirement and does not expire.\u003Cbr>Application points are assigned as follows:\u003Cbr>ALEKS Score Application Points 25+ 1 14-24 .5 0-13 0\u003Cbr>Section C Points:  /1\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>D. English Placement – Point Earning\u003Cbr>Applicants must demonstrate placement in Reading and Writing by completing one of the following:\u003Cbr>• Accuplacer Reading placement test administered by a SWIC Testing Center, or\u003Cbr>• Submission of official documentation for one of the following multiple measures:\u003Cbr>o ACT or SAT scores\u003Cbr>o GED or HiSET scores\u003Cbr>o High School GPA\u003Cbr>Multiple measures are valid for six (6) years.\u003Cbr>Previously completed appropriate college coursework may also be used to meet this requirement and does not expire.\u003Cbr>Application points are assigned as follows:\u003Cbr>Reading Score Application Points 226+ 1 212-225 .5 211 or lower 0 Writing Score Application Points 226+ 1 212-225 .5 211 or lower 0\u003Cbr>Points are earned for reading and writing separately.\u003Cbr>Section D Points:  /2 |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| | 2 |\n\n\n| \u003Cbr>E. Short Answer Question\u003Cbr>All applicants will be required to briefly explain why they’d like to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. The","cbCainxNbQCw3PxV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainxNbQCw3PxV","pdf",169429,"English","# Admission Application Period\n# Application Requirements\n## Proof of Residency\n## Grade Point Average - Point Earning\n## Math Placement - Point Earning\n## English Placement - Point Earning\n## Short Answer Question\n## Previous Experience\n# Campus and Class Options\n# Mandatory Orientation Dates\n## Other Requirements for Admitted Students","[{\"question\":\"How do applicants submit the online application, and when is it open for 2027 admissions?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants submit an online application through their e-STORM account during the listed application periods for Spring (January), Summer (May), and Fall (August) 2027. 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