ADMISSIONS FAQ

Admission requirements for the Center are as follows:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program.
• Applicants must meet the “Technical Standards” of their program.
• Applicants must have a high school diploma (HSED/GED is acceptable).

Please note that only if High School is the highest level of education completed, a HSED/GED would need to be provided if the applicant previously attended an online high school, was homeschooled, or possesses specifically an IEP Diploma.

Specific programs may have additional admission requirements. Please refer to CAHE’s Admissions Page for specific requirements.

Persons interested in applying to the Center can:

• Apply Online
• Request more information
• Email us for more information
• Call us at 718-645-3500 and speak to an admission representative

The first step in the application process is completing the online application, available on www.cahe.edu/apply. Once the initial application and non-refundable application fee have been submitted, applicants should forward all supplemental documents found on the Application Checklist to the Admissions Department.

Applicants who possess an associate’s degree or higher from an institution in the United States are automatically exempt from taking the entrance exam (Math and Reading portions).*

Applicants who have completed the equivalent of an associate’s degree or greater from an accredited institution abroad/internationally as the highest level of education submitted, are automatically exempt from the Math portion of the exam, but may be subject to taking the Reading portion.*

Although not required, applicants who meet either of the following criteria will have the Math and/or Reading portion of the entrance exam requirement waived:

• A minimum grade of a “C” on a college level, 3+ credit bearing Math and/or English/Literature course from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum SAT score of 470 in Critical Reading and/or 490 in Math OR a minimum ACT score of 19 in English and/ or 20 in Math.

*PARAMEDIC APPLICANTS ONLY: Applicants of the Paramedic Program may be subject to an EMT Knowledge section of the entrance exam. Applicants who have received an 80% or above on their most recent New York State Written Certification Examination (within the past 3 years) will be exempt from this section of the entrance exam. Applicants of the Paramedic Program who have not met the score (or are unable to submit proof) will be required to take the EMT Knowledge Exam. The EMS Section is not hosted on Wonderlic; a separate e-mail containing an exam link will be sent via CANVAS.

Individuals who believe that they have meet one or more of the qualifications listed above, should upload supporting documentation to their CAHE Applicant Portal (Orbund) or e-mail their transcripts (official or unofficial) and/or proof of ACT/ SAT scores to admissions@cahe.edu at their earliest convenience.

How to practice for the Entrance Exam? 

The entrance exam is a proctored online exam and is offered weekly. Once the entrance exam is scheduled, applicants will receive a full set of instructions via e-mail. 

Click Here for a sample review for the entrance exam. Additional practice exams (from a non-Wonderlic source) can be found here:

• Verbal (English Comprehension) – PRACTICE HERE
• Quantitative (Math) –  PRACTICE HERE

We encourage applicants to do their own online research regarding Wonderlic WBST practice exams that may be available on the internet. 

What is the passing score and when will applicants receive their exam results? 

The passing score for CAHE’s entrance exam is a 267 in each section (Verbal and Quantitative). The outcome of the exam is processed and e-mailed to all examinees in one business day. 

Applicants who are unsuccessful in their first attempt on the entrance exam will be allowed a second and final attempt. 

Transferability of Coursework

College Credit

The Center for Allied Health Education offers curricula measured in clock hours, not credit hours. Certificates of completion are issued to students who meet clock hour requirements (as well as all other applicable graduation requirements). The granting of any college credit to students who participated in and/or completed a program at the Center is solely at the discretion of the institution of higher education that the student may opt to subsequently attend.

Affiliation Agreements

For the majority of its programs, The Center for Allied Health Education has affiliation agreements in place with colleges that guarantee the granting of credits to students who complete those programs. For information regarding the affiliation agreements pertaining to individual programs, please contact the Center’s administrative office.

Transfer Students Policy

Transfer students from a two-year or four-year educational institution accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or United States Department of Education can receive credit for courses taken at previous institutions, which allow for individualized progression through their program (Please refer to the Transfer Credit policy).

Admissions Procedure

Transfer students may be accepted to the Center at the beginning of a term. Unless otherwise noted, the general admission procedures described applies to all students seeking to transfer from acceptable accredited educational institution. Transfer students seeking to transfer from an acceptable accredited certificate program can apply for advanced standing (Please refer to the Advanced Standing policy).

Transfer Credit/Hours

If an applicant is accepted into a program, they may request that their previous coursework be evaluated and transferred. If such a request is received, his or her records will be examined carefully to determine how much, if any, transfer credit will be granted. Transfer students follow the same course progression as incoming students. The following are the minimum grade requirements an applicant must have earned in a course in order for the course to be transferred and applied towards their graduation requirements:

The maximum number of transfer credits granted to students transferring from a two-year institution may not exceed 30 credits. Transfer students from four-year institutions can receive approximately 90 credits. A tentative statement of transfer credit is provided to each student upon notification of admission to the program. The applicant will be notified on the tentative transfer statement whether additional transcripts are required. A final statement of transfer credit will be provided during the admissions process.

Multiple factors are taken into consideration when reviewing and evaluating previous coursework for the purpose of transfer credit. As a result, no transfer of coursework is guaranteed, even when coursework meets the requirements listed above.

Center for Allied Health Education has affiliation agreements in place with St. Francis College and Clarion University that stipulates that graduates of the Center may receive credits towards a degree from their institution after completing certain programs. We encourage all applicants to review the “Affiliates” tab listed in each program for a better understanding of affiliated colleges by program.

Besides for the institutions listed above, CAHE is unable to guarantee that its hours will transfer to other schools or colleges. Individuals should contact the institution of interest to learn about their transfer policies.

Clinical experiences are available for all enrolled students as they progress to that portion of the program. Clinical Education is an integral part of each program offered by Center for Allied Health Education. It allows the student to develop the concepts and skills taught in the classroom and apply them to patients in a clinical setting. Skills are learned in the classroom, demonstrated in the laboratory and are refined in the clinic. Working alongside qualified clinical staff with real patients provides students with the opportunity to develop confidence, become competent in their skills, and accustomed to the healthcare environment they will ultimately seek to work in. Center for Allied Health Education is proud of its strong clinical affiliates, which include major hospitals and clinical sites throughout the metropolitan area.

Center for Allied Health Education has a straightforward THREE-STEP admissions process for its full-time programs. Visit the “Admissions” section on the right-hand side of the program-specific pages for a complete breakdown of the admissions process for your program of interest.