CSULB ELM 2013 Hopefuls!

ktizzles · Mar 3, 2013

how are you calculating your score?

pinkstarzxmae · Mar 3, 2013

Step 1: Science gpa divided by 4. Then multiply the answer by 4 points.

Step 2: GE gpa (critical thinking, eng comp, math, oral com) divided by 4. Then multiply answer by 2 points.

Step 3: teas general score divided by 100. Ten multiply answer by 2.

Step 4: teas math score divided by 100. Then multiply answer by 2 points.

Step 5: add all 4 values from steps 1-4.

ktizzles · Mar 4, 2013

Are you sure that is how they are calculating the scores? I saw something on the website a few months ago (not there anymore) that showed them giving certain values to ranges. Either way, it should be pretty close.

I got 89.3% on the TEAS, which gives me a 9.49 score for LB. I don't know anyone else applying, so I'm not sure what the competition is like.

Does anyone know if they changed the program to be 24 months before we can get our RNs? It used to be something like 65 weeks, but something I just read said it is 24 months now. I do NOT like the sounds of that!

pinkstarzxmae · Mar 4, 2013

How are you guys studying for the teas? I'm taking mine again so I can raise my score. I read in past postings that this was the way to calculate it. I didn't get the information from any official source so maybe it is different. This way seems right though.

ktizzles · Mar 4, 2013

Do you have the TEAS study guide from ATI? I got that with 2 online practice tests. I did one before taking the test or studying, then figured out what areas I needed to work on. After reading through some of the stuff, I did one of the written practice tests (but still timed myself) and did a ton better. I think it was sort of nerve-racking for me to see an instant "correct/wrong" after answering each question.

The one page I remember cramming in the parking lot before the test was the parts of a cell. We didn't have to memorize that in depth for anatomy, so I just found a way to remember each part and the basics about it. I think there were about 3 questions on my test about cell parts, so it worked out well for me!

Is there a particular section that you struggled on last time you took the test? Did you feel like you knew material then found out you got answers wrong?

pinkstarzxmae · Mar 4, 2013

I took it twice and ended up with the exact same general score. My math did improve the second time around. However, I felt like the reading was harder the second time around. I struggled with the English language section both times. I feel like I did we'll on that section in the practice exams but I felt like the actual test was harder. I have the ati and McGraw hill books. Idk what else to purchase that will help me.

raminajulia · Mar 4, 2013

Hi guys, did anyone send in their application yet? I took the TEAS once already but want to take it again and I am planning to do so towards the end of March. Has anyone sent in their applications without their TEAS scores or do you know if we have to wait to have the scores before we send them in?

pinkstarzxmae · Mar 5, 2013

I don't think the teas scores need to be sent in before your application. Csulb is offering some teas test dates for elm applicants and there are a few dates that are past the April 2nd deadline. I emailed them about taking the test past the deadline and they said it was fine.

pinkstarzxmae · Mar 5, 2013

Fine if your taking it at CSULB during the most recently posted test dates on the website.

jsuwan001 · Mar 9, 2013

I sent in my application on March 4th. I am anxious to see if I get invited for an interview. I mailed in my application on a Monday, I did certified mail to confirm when it was exactly delivered. Then the following day, I sent my TEAS test score through ATI.

I used the TEAS study guide from ATI and two practice tests. I read and studied that study guide cover to cover and did whatever practice problems I could find. Overall, I did pretty well.

Best of luck to you! The competition is super tough!

jcsong · Mar 11, 2013

does anyone know if there will be an information session before the application deadline? :unsure:

Sophiak · Mar 11, 2013

That's what I was wondering too...