Application Guidelines & Timeline

Application Timeline (for class beginning September 2009)

Applications for the Diagnostic Ultrasound Program will be available beginning January 2, 2009. On or after this date, please contact the Program Office at imagingprograms@bcc.ctc.edu or 425.564.2316 to request an application.

January 2, 2009 to April 3, 2009	Completed Applications Accepted
April 6, 2009 to May 7, 2009	Applications Evaluated
May 11, 2009 to May 15, 2009	Selection Committee reviews applications and makes recommendations for admission.
May 26, 2009 to June 1, 2009	Final Selection Letters go out.

Minimum Requirements to Apply for Admission

High School Graduate or GED Scoring 50 or higher
Prerequisite Courses completed by end of Winter Quarter/Semester 2009
Math and Science courses completed within last 5 years
Overall GPA in prerequisite courses 3.2 or higher
Completed Application submitted by April deadline.

Admission to Diagnostic Ultrasound Program based upon the following:

GPA (competitive based upon GPA in prerequisites, minimum overall GPA 3.2)
Health Care Experience:
- Observation (1 point)
- Volunteer work in health care environment (2 points)
- Actual patient care experience (3 points). (License, Certifications, Work Experience, Volunteerism)
Re-Application Status - (1 point) (positive if re-applying)
Written and Verbal Communication Skills demonstrating knowledge of the field and role of Sonographer. (Interview and personal statement video will be submitted with application - 5 points possible)

Final selections will be made through the BCC Diagnostic Ultrasound Selection Committee. Being accepted to BCC and completing required prerequisites does not guarantee or constitute admittance into the Ultrasound Program. Admittance is by selective admission.

Each year, the number of students admitted to the program is based upon clinical site availability for clinical practicum and may vary from year to year.

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