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Admissions Process

Admissions Process for the Class of 2027

  1. Entrance Testing Procedure
    1. An Entrance Examination is required for admission consideration. Refer to “Dates of Entrance Exam” for scheduled exam dates. No exams from other schools will be accepted. All applicants will be tested using the results from the “Test of Essential Academic Skills” (TEAS) test, more commonly called the ATI TEAS Version 7.
  2. Applicants will be assessed in three areas:
    • Reading Assessment: This test is 55 minutes with 39 scored items. This is a timed test.
    • Mathematics Assessment: This test is 57 minutes with 34 scored items. This is a timed test.
    • English Assessment:  This test is 37 minutes with 33 scored items.  This is a time test.
  3. All applicants must:
    • Achieve a passing score of at least 60% correct answers in the Reading Assessment, score at least 60% correct answers in the Mathematics Assessment and score at least 54.5% correct answers in the English Assessment. These percentages of correct answers are the minimum scores for passing the TEAS test. An applicant must pass all three areas of assessment to qualify for an interview.
    • Students wanting to retake the entrance exam must score above the 39% correct answer level in all the (Reading, Mathematics, and English) sections of the TEAS test. If not, the applicant must wait until the following school year to retake the entrance exam.

If the applicant decides to take the exam more than once, they will need to register again online and pay $70 prior to that application deadline date to be considered for that exam. Please contact the secretary for payment information via email at dsour@gltech.org or by phone by Calling Dany Sour at 978-441-4874. The applicant may take the entrance exam only twice from December 2025 through April 2026.

Students who fail the entrance exam may want to contact the following educational institutions for remediation: Middlesex Community College – Bedford, MA, Adult Learning Center - Call the Bedford Adult Learning Center at 781-280-3662 (Bedford classes), Call the Waltham Adult Learning Center at 978-941-1373 (Waltham classes), Lowell Adult Education - Call the Lowell Adult Education Center at 978-937-8989

Preparing for the TEAS Exam

The TEAS Pre-Test Study Manual will be used by most students to prepare for this exam. Go to the ATI Testing Website – to the “on-line store” to purchase this item.

Below are links that can also help you prepare for the TEAS

ATI Testing Website - TEAS Prep

ATI Testing Website - ATI TEAS Mobile App

ATI Testing Website - Smart Prep Tutorial

Application Form

Upon achieving a passing score on the Entrance Exam, applicants must fill out the online registration form completely and accurately.  The $140.00 includes payment for one entrance examination session.  Please note: applicants must be at least 17.5 years of age before classes begin.

Interview

All applicants who have met the entrance requirements will be notified by email.  At that time, the applicant needs to email the Admissions Director to set up an appointment an interview.

These documents will be required on the day of the interview and will be evaluated for enrollment decisions.

Admissions Check List:

  • Completed Application
  • Your Resume of recent education and work experience.
  • Original/Official U.S. High School Transcript or Official U.S. GED.  If supplying a GED, we must see the GED Certificate and the Official Transcript of GED Test Results.  Students that do not possess a U.S. High School Transcript or a U.S. GED can:
  • Professional Evaluation (3) — The evaluator must submit the form to the Admissions Director via email jmachado@gltech.org or by mail to Greater Lowell Technical School 250 Pawtucket Blvd., Tyngsborough, MA 01879 ATTN: Practical Nurse Program.  These letters must be from current/former supervisors and/or teachers. Do not submit letters from relatives or friends.
  • Documentation of Citizenship Status (one of the following):  All documents Must be ORIGINALS
    • Birth Certificate (original)
    • Certificate of Naturalization (original)
    • VALID U.S. Passport (original)
    • VALID Resident Alien Card (original)
    • VALID Employment Authorization Card (original) All non-citizen documentation will be submitted for verification with the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Social Security Card - Must be ORIGINAL
  • Proof of Residence
    • Drivers License - If you possess a different address than was indicated on your license please provide:  1. Resident's Utility Bill and/or Lease Agreement

TEAS Testing Accommodations

Greater Lowell Technical School of Practical Nursing seeks to provide reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability while adhering to all federal, state, and local laws, regulations and guidelines to provide an equal educational opportunity.  The Greater Lowell Technical School of Practical Nursing has designated the Admissions Coordinator to respond to students regarding accommodation requests.  It is the applicant's responsibility to request reasonable accommodation for their disability before the beginning of the program.  The request will then be review with Director Human Resources who will then collaborate with the Director of Practical Nursing to determine reasonable accommodations.  Please contact the Admissions Coordinator for the required information. 

In order for the Greater Lowell Technical School of Practical Nursing to investigate, review and evaluate all special accommodations, the application must be submitted 30 days prior to the requested examination date. No late requests will be accepted. Individuals with a qualified disability seeking a reasonable accommodation will be notified by mail of the test accommodation prior to the examination date.

Program Technical Standards

In order to successfully complete the coursework at Greater Lowell Technical School of Practical Nursing, certain physical and behavioral capabilities are required in course work and as part of your clinical experience. All nursing students must be able to satisfy these standards with or without a reasonable accommodation.  All students signed a copy of the technical standards during their interview process. 

These include:

  1. Communication (Verbal and Non-Verbal)
  2. Auditory Ability
  3. Visual Ability
  4. Physical Strength (Gross Motor Control)
  5. Manual Dexterity (Fine Motor Movement)
  6. Behavioral/Mental Performance

Clinical Placement Requirements include the following

1. Basic Life Support Course (BLS - Health Care Provider) - BLS Health Care Provider is required for all admitted PN students prior to starting their clinical experiences in early September. This can only be through the American Heart Association.

2. Health Requirements - Health Exams are required prior to being placed at clinical sites. The school also requires that all students be in good health as evidenced by:
I. Pre-Entrance Medical Exam

II. Pre-Entrance Titers Records. NOT Immunization Records:
● MMR
● HBV
● Varicella
If any titer is negative, proof of immunization after the negative titer is required. For
HBV, proof of the immunization series started prior to clinical placement, with
completion of the series within 6 months of initial dose.

III. Immunization verification
● TDAP within the last 10 years (Vaccine)
● Meningococcal vaccination (MenACWY) for students 21 years of age or younger
● Most recent COVID-19 vaccination
● The Influenza Vaccine will be required after admission. The October due date will be provided during orientation.
● Any other immunization requirements specified by the MA Department of Public Health

IV. TB testing via Tspot or Quantiferon Gold. If TSpot or Quantiferon Gold is positive or either of these has been positive in the past, then a negative chest X-ray within the past year is required.

V. Drug Screening (Individuals with positive results are required to provide documentation from their healthcare provider).

VI. Health Insurance

3. Negative background Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) results

4. Evidence of current student malpractice insurance
*Policies on immunization are subject to change due to clinical requirements.*

Failure to have a complete health record submitted will require that the student be absent from the clinical area
until the record is complete. This absence(s) will be considered the responsibility of the student and will cause a
clinical absence(s), which will need to be made up at the end of the year. The policy regarding
“Attendance” (page 14-15) will be applicable to this absence(s).