Admissions Rubrics

College Chemistry (e.g., CHE100, CHE105)  (taken within 10 years)

• A = 40 points
• B+/B = 30 points
• C+/C = 20 points

40

College Biology (e.g., BIO101, BIO105) (taken within 10 years)

• A = 35 points
• B+/B = 25 points
• C+/C = 15 points

35

Math (MAT007: Algebra I or higher) (taken within 10 years)

• A = 15 points
• B+/B = 10 points
• C+/C = 5 points

15

Documented Experience: Applicants to the Veterinary Technology Program can earn rubric points by providing proof of relevant work/volunteer experience. Eligible experience includes job shadowing, volunteering, or employment at animal hospitals, veterinary offices, shelters, zoos, aquariums, farms, or rescue/rehab facilities. You must submit documentation on the organization's official letterhead verifying your role and duration of service to admissionsg@sunysuffolk.edu.

• 100 hours = 10 points
• 50 hours = 7 points
• 25 hours = 5 points
• 10 hours = 2 points

10

Total Max Score

100

Chemistry Regents Grade (taken within 5 years)

• 90-100 = 40 points
• 80-89 = 30 points
• 70-79 = 20 points

40

Biology/Living Environment Regents Grade (taken within 5 years)

• 90-100 = 35 points
• 80-89 = 25 points
• 70-79 = 15 points

35

Math (Algebra II/Trigonometry or higher) (taken within 5 years)

• 90-100 = 15 points
• 80-89 = 10 points
• 70-79 = 5 points

15

Documented Experience: Applicants to the Veterinary Technology Program can earn rubric points by providing proof of relevant work/volunteer experience. Eligible experience includes job shadowing, volunteering, or employment at animal hospitals, veterinary offices, shelters, zoos, aquariums, farms, or rescue/rehab facilities. You must submit documentation on the organization's official letterhead verifying your role and duration of service to admissionsg@sunysuffolk.edu.

• 100 hours = 10 points
• 50 hours = 7 points
• 25 hours = 5 points
• 10 hours = 2 points

10

Total Max Score

100