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and aptitude. Certain programs may also require an interview with the program director prior to enrollment. Acceptance by the School For Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Medical Office Administration programs, available seats are filled on a first -come -first -served basis once all entrance requirements have been fulfilled. For all other programs, once all entrance requirements have been completed, the applicant will be placed on a waldist. Student Orientation Prior to beginning classes, all new students attend an orientation program. Orientation facilitates a successful transition Into Concorde; therefore, attendance for new students is imperative regardless of prior college experience. At orientation, students are acquainted with the campus, administrative staff, faculty and their peers. Administrative departments explain ways in which they assist students and clarify students' rights and responsibilities. In the event a student is unable to attend orientation, Student Affairs will meet with the student during the first week of class to ensure all relevant information is reviewed with him/her Waitlists Concorde limits the number of students who are accepted for admission to its programsto maintain optimum faculty to student ratios and ensure appropriate clinical opportunity for all students.. Once all applicants are processed, those placed on the waitlist will be ranked using a rubric. The rubric is a points -based assessment, with points awarded based on applicant success in the following components: Online Readiness Assessment, clinical entrance assessment, interview with department personnel, and financial readiness. Alternates Depending on circumstances, students may be conditionally accepted into certain programs as an Alternate Student. Alternates are chosen based on the rank order of the waitlist. Waitlist applicants selected as an alternate must attend orientation and all classes scheduled in the first seven calendar days. Alternates are subject to the requirements of the school catalog, including attendance, behavior, dress code, and classroom assignments. Should space become available within the seven days, alternates have the opportunity to be accepted as regular students. If not formally accepted as regular students during the seven days, alternates will not be able to attend further classes. If not accepted as regular students, alternates will not incur anytuition charges. Alternates may be charged for books and equipment not returned in accordance with the requirements of the school catalogand the Enrollment Agreement. Alternates not accepted as regular students have the option of transferring their enrollment to a future start date or canceling it. Retesting for Waitlist Students Prospective students who are placed on a waitlist for any program may retest for a higher score at their own expense. Contact the Director of Admissions for further information. therefore, all students must meet the requirements outlined in the "Distance Education/Online" section of this catalog. In addition to the Entrance Assessment Requirements below, all students must take an Online Readiness Assessment (ORA) immediately following the first attempt of the Wonderlic. A passing score on the Wonderlic does not preclude the requirement for the applicant to complete the ORA. The ORA is used for assessing the applicant's readiness for online coursework and to identify any obstacles where he or she may need extra support or guidance. Entrance Assessment Requirements Prospective students applying for admission who are high school graduates or hold a GED must meet the minimum assessment scores as follows: Dental Assistant '8 N/A Dental Hygiene 20 70 Medical Assistant 8 N/A Medical Office Administration 8 N/A Physical Therapist Assistant 18 70 Respiratory Therapy 17 70 Vocational Nursing 17 70 Applicants for all programs may attempt the Wonderlic a total of three times and, when required, the Health Education Systems, Inc. (HEST) A2entrance assessment a total of two times. If the minimum score is not met, the applicant must wait six (6) months before retesting. All previously completed HESI assessments from Concorde or another institution will be accepted at Concorde's approved acceptable minimum scores if completed within two years of enrollment. In addition, assessments from other institutions must not have been taken within 30 days of enrollment. The Wonderlic SLE requirement may be waived upon receipt of documentation of any of the following: • SAT score of 1000 or above achieved within five years of the date of application to Concorde. • ACT score of 19 or above achieved within five years of the date of application to Concorde. • All applicants, including reentry students and former graduates, are exempt from Wonderlic SLE testing if they can provide official proof of earning an Associate's or higher degree that was taught in the English language. Applicants will still be required to take the ORA and HESI if applicable. • Official proof of successfully passing the Wonderlic SLE within the last two years at the current required score. Prospective clinical students will sit for the Wonderlic SLE. Prospective students applying for clinical programs that lead to board exams and/or licensure who meet the initial Wonderlic SLE acceptable minimum score will be required to take the HESI. Candidates for these programs must achieve the minimum composite score to move forward in the admissions process. Distance Education Those meeting the Wonderlic SLE minimum score requirement and HESI Currently, the school offers General Education classes and certain core minimum score requirement will be placed on a waitlist, if applicable. The list classes through online delivery. The online courses are offered through a will be sorted high to low based on the current waitlist criteria. Students will consortium agreement with Concorde Career College, Kansas City, Mo. he selected from the waitlist and notified at least two weeks to the start of Certain courses may only be offered in a distance education format; the program. 2020-2021 Garden Grove Catalog I Publication Date: November 30, 2020 1 Effective July 1, 2020through June 30, 2021