Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Leffler Academy has full institutional authorization from the Indiana Board For Proprietary Education to offer post-secondary educational programming in the State of Indiana. Interested applicants are encouraged to call for program details or visit the campus and arrange a time to speak with the Chief Operating Officer.

SUBMITTING A TRANSCRIPT

Applicants must submit an Official transcript Leffler Academy electronically.

Applicants may have their high school or home school e-mail an Official transcript to a pplications@leffleracademy.org

Applicants who may have difficulty tracking their transcripts may visit www.in.gov/iara/transcripts or www.parchment.comand have results sent to applications@leffleracademy.org

Applicants may have their high school mail an Official transcript to:

ATTN: Admissions

Leffler Academy

6050 E 500 S

Gas City, Indiana 46933

DESCRIPTIVES NEEDED ON TRANSCRIPT and ASSESSMENT SCORES

Student Name

Institution Name (high school or home school or college)

Degree Conferred/Awarded (high school or home school or college transcripts)

Coursework and grades (high school or home school or college transcripts)

Cumulative Grade Point Average; CGPA (high school or home school or college transcripts)

Date of the test (SAT or ACT)

Test Scores (SAT or ACT)

Minimum Admission Requirements

To support our student's academic success and retention and preserve the integrity of our Program, we want to ensure that the students possess pertinent knowledge for courses enrolled to complete their program of study. In addition to completing an Application to Leffler Academy, we also use the criteria listed below when considering a prospective student's admission.

Applicants may present SAT and ACT scores.

a) SAT (940 or more) (test is optional and not required).

b) ACT (17 or more) (test is optional and not required).

c) Official documentation from applicants receiving a CORE 40, Technical Honors Diploma, Academic Honors Diploma, or equivalent with a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (GED with a score of 410 or higher in each section and an average of 450 or greater across the total test).

d) Official High School transcript GPA (2.0) (MUST be sent from originating high school).

e) Request that your high school send a current transcript. High school or home-schooled seniors who have completed four (4) high school semesters may use a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Must have completed or be on their way to completing (8 credits in Composition and Literature, 4 credits in Mathematics, and 4 credits in Science). Home-schooled students must provide a detailed course outline.

Prospective students who do not meet the above criteria but show and express great interest in learning are encouraged to take remedial courses at a Community College or similar level learning program.

Positive Response

Please be advised that answering “Yes” to any of the following questions may impact your eligibility for professional licensure or employment following graduation. Responses may be reviewed by licensing boards, employers, or other relevant authorities as part of background checks or credentialing processes. It is your responsibility to provide accurate and truthful information.

Please click any of the drop downs below, 1-10 to review the positive response background information, which will be reviewed when applying to Leffler Academy prior to starting the nursing program and also upon graduation when applying for licensure to the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.

As a reminder, answering yes to any of the questions below on your application below will not prohibit admission to the nursing program.

Has disciplinary action ever been taken regarding any health license, certificate, registration or permit you hold or have held in any state or country?*

Have you ever been denied a license, certificate, registration or permit to practice as a nurse or any regulated health occupation in any state or country?

Except for minor violations of traffic laws resulting in fines, and arrests or convictions that have been expunged by a court, have you ever been arrested;

Except for minor violations of traffic laws resulting in fines, and arrests or convictions that have been expunged by a court, have you ever entered into a prosecutorial diversion or deferment agreement regarding any offense, misdemeanor, or felony in any state;

Except for minor violations of traffic laws resulting in fines, and arrests or convictions that have been expunged by a court, have you ever been convicted of any offense, misdemeanor, or felony in any state;

Except for minor violations of traffic laws resulting in fines, and arrests or convictions that have been expunged by a court, have you ever pled guilty to any offense, misdemeanor, or felony in any state; or

Except for minor violations of traffic laws resulting in fines, and arrests or convictions that have been expunged by a court, have you ever pled nolo contendre to any offense, misdemeanor, or felony in any state?

Have you ever been terminated, reprimanded, disciplined or demoted in the scope of your practice as a nurse or as another health care professional?

Have you ever had a malpractice judgment against you or settled any malpractice action?

Do you have any condition or impairment (including a history of alcohol or substance abuse) that currently interferes, or if left untreated may interfere, with your ability to practice in a competent and professional manner?

Undergraduate Application Positive Response Policies and Procedures

The purpose of these policies and procedures is to guide applicants in the appropriate submission of a Positive Response Letter when answering "Yes" to one or more Student Background questions on the Undergraduate Application. This letter allows students to provide context, demonstrate growth, and reflect on personal development relevant to their background.

Policy Overview

Eligibility
Any applicant who answers "Yes" to one or more questions in the Student Background section of the Undergraduate Application is required to submit a Positive Response Letter.
Submission Requirement
The Positive Response Letter is a required component of the application and must be submitted before the final application deadline.
Confidentiality
All information provided in the Positive Response Letter will be kept confidential and reviewed only by authorized members of the Admissions Review Committee.

Procedure for Submission

1. Review the Question(s) Answered “Yes”

Carefully review the specific background question(s) you answered “Yes” to.
Understand the nature of the question and why Leffler Academy asks it as part of a holistic review process.

2. Compose the Positive Response Letter

The letter should be:

Typed and signed (digital signature acceptable).
Between 300–600 words.
Written in first person and reflect sincerity, clarity, and maturity.

Recommended Structure:

Introduction: State which question(s) you answered “Yes” to.
Explanation: Provide a factual, concise explanation of the circumstance(s).
Reflection: Discuss what you have learned, how you have grown, and how the experience has shaped your goals.
Affirmation: Emphasize your readiness for college, commitment to your future, and alignment with Leffler Academy’s values.

3. File Format

Submit the letter as a PDF or Word document (.pdf or .doc/.docx).
File name format: Lastname_Firstname_PositiveResponseLetter

4. Submission Method

Upload the letter via the Leffler Academy Application Portal under the Supplemental Materials section.
If you are experiencing technical issues, you may email the letter to DRichards@leffleracademy.org with subject line:
Positive Response Letter – [Your Full Name]

5. Confirmation

You will receive an automatic confirmation upon successful upload or email submission.
If no confirmation is received within 48 hours, contact the Admissions Office directly.

Review and Impact

The Admissions Review Committee will consider the Positive Response Letter as part of the holistic application process.
A thoughtful, honest, and reflective letter can positively influence the overall assessment of your application.

Support

If you have questions or need guidance on writing your letter, please contact:

Danielle Richards, B.S.Ed

📧 DRichards@leffleracademy.org
📞765-573-4614
💻 https://leffler.academy/admission-requirements

Common Questions

What kind of high school degree is required to apply to LA.

Leffler Academy requires students to earn an accredited high school diploma or equivalent before enrollment. If you're currently a high school student, this just means you should be on track to earn your diploma when you apply to Leffler Academy. Specific coursework requirements vary by program, but most require an Indiana Core 40 diploma or coursework comparable to a Core 40 curriculum.

Are the GED and other high school equivalency exams accepted?

Yes! Leffler Academy accepts the Indiana High School Equivalency Diploma as well as the GED (General Education Development) Test, TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion), and HiSET (High School Equivalency Test). Specific programs may set score minimums for these equivalency tests. However, there is no minimum for undergraduate admission.

Are ACT/SAT scores required?

Leffler Academy has a test-optional admissions policy - students can choose at the point of application whether to include SAT or ACT scores considered as part of their application review.

What if I don't meet the admission standards?

In some cases, Leffler Academy may grant conditional admission to students who don't meet all the requirements listed. Students who are not sure whether your credentials match the admission standards should contact Leffler Academy.

What else can I do to make my application stand out?

Leffler Academy encourages students to pursue a challenging high school curriculum that includes dual credit, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and/or Advanced College Project (ACP) classes will give your application an edge. If you go to high school in Indiana, a Core 40 with Academic Honors or Core 40 with Technical Honors diploma can also stand out.

Student's Physical Location

Leffler Academy has determined that its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure as a Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana only.

The institution has not determined whether its curriculum meets the state educational requirements for licensure or certification in the remaining forty-nine (49) states or any U.S. territories.

Student’s will upload a picture of the front and back of their driver’s license or state issued ID when completing the School of Nursing application. Leffler Academy staff will use the Driver’s License or state issued ID to verify student residency at the time of application. If a student changes addresses, it is the student’s responsibility to submit a change of address form no later than 30 calendar days from the first day of residency at the new address.

Within 14 days of receiving notification via the change of address form, a member of the Leffler Academy staff will send direct notice to a student that completion of that program would not be sufficient to meet licensure or certification requirements after a determination that the student’s location has changed to another state.