Multi-Criteria Screening

Effective Date: December 2, 2024

Criteria	Points	Required Supporting Documentation

1. Graduation from a NAACLS accredited HT or HTL program. (cannot be combined, maximum 20 points). HT 25 must be completed prior to the start of the bachelor’s degree classes. Current enrollment will be considered.
Graduation from Mt. San Antonio College’s HT program and completion of HT 25.	20	Unofficial transcript from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities with degree posted.
Graduation from Mt. San Antonio College’s HT program.	15	Unofficial transcript from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities with degree posted.
Completion of core and HT classes from Mt. San Antonio College’s HT program.	10	Unofficial transcript from Mt. San Antonio College and/or regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
Graduation from another NAACLS accredited associate degree HT program.	10	Unofficial transcript from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities with degree posted.
Graduation from another NAACLS accredited HT program AND a minimum of an associate degree.	5	Unofficial transcript from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities with degree posted AND proof of completion of a NAACLS accredited HT program.
2. HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification (cannot be combined, maximum 10 points)
HT/HTL Certification. Certification must be current to receive points.	10	Confirmation from the ASCP.
3. Completion of IGETC or CSU-GE lower division pattern (cannot be combined, maximum 5 points)
Degree from a CSU, UC, or regionally accredited U.S. college or university.	5	Unofficial transcript a CSU or UC with degree posted.
Completion of IGETC or CSU lower division general education classes.	5	Unofficial transcript from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
75% completion of IGETC or CSU lower division general education classes.	2	Unofficial transcript from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities.
4. Work or Volunteer Experience in Histotechnology (cannot be combined, maximum 10 points)
Recent paid work experience in a histology laboratory within the last 2 years.	10	Letter from current/former employer verifying work experience greater than 1000 hours of employment. The letter must be on organization letterhead with an original signature and must include the applicant’s name (must match name on application), start date and end date (if applicable), employment status (full-time/part-time), total number of hours worked, and examples of job duties related to histotechnology, and job title. Multiple letters may be submitted for proof of employment hours.
Recent volunteer work experience in a histology laboratory within the last 2 years.	5	Letter from current/former organization verifying volunteer service of at least 300 hours. The letter must be on organization letterhead with an original signature and must include the applicant’s name (must match name on application), start date and end date (if applicable), total number of hours volunteered, and examples of duties related to histotechnology. Multiple letters may be submitted for proof of volunteer hours.
5. Life experiences or special circumstances (maximum 4 points)
Disabilities: (Same meaning used in Section 2626 of the Unemployment Insurance Code)	1	Documented disability from college ACCESS Formerly DSPS.
Low family income: (Eligibility for, or receipt of, financial aid under a program that may include, but not limited to, a fee waiver from the Board of Governors, the Cal Grant Program, the federal Pell Grant program, or CalWORKs)	1	Proof of eligibility or proof of receipt of financial aid e.g., BOG fee waiver, Cal Grant, Pell Grant or other federal grant, CalWORKs.
First generation to attend college	1	Letter from school authority (EOPS, Upward Bound/Trios, HS counselor, teacher) or clergy verifying 1st generation status.
Disadvantaged social or educational environment	1	Participation or eligibility for Extended Opportunity Programs &Services (EOPS).
6. Veteran Status - Maximum Points = 6
Veteran Status	6	Copy of DD-214.
7. GPA in HT courses
GPA in HT courses completed Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for HT course work: (HT 1, HT 2, HT 10, HT 12, HT 14, HT 16, HT 25, ANAT 35, CHEM, MICRO, or equivalent) 4.0 3.5-3.99 3.0-3.49 2.5-2.99	15 13 10 5	Unofficial transcripts for any HT classes completed, or equivalent histotechnology coursework from another school. Official transcripts will be required for admission.
7. GPA in all course work
GPA in all course work Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for all completed college/university transcripts: 4.0 3.5-3.99 3.0-3.49 2.5-2.99	10 8 6 4	Unofficial transcripts for all courses at any and all regionally accredited U.S. colleges and universities, regardless of applicability to histotechnology requirements. Including Mt. SAC transcript. Official transcripts will be required for admission.
Falsification of any documentation will disqualify applicants from entering the program. All documents uploaded must include applicants name (must match name on application).
Total Maximum Points = 80